Components of computer system
Components of computer system
A computer system is made up of two components-

Hardware
Software


Hardware-The physical components of a computer system which we can touch and feel.it is the essential part of the computer system. 

Software- Software is a set of program which governs smooth operation on the computer system .A software consists of instructions that tells the hardware how to perform a task.It is also a  essential part  of the computer system.When hardware is unusable software does not work .When software is unusable hardware does not work.

Types of hardware





















 Input devices- Input device is a piece of hardware equipment used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system such as a computer or information appliance.
 Processing devices- Processing devices are the components responsible for the processing of information within the computer system.
 Storage devices- A storage device is any computing hardware that is used for storing,porting and extracting data files and objects.It can hold and store information both temporary and  permanently and can be internal and external.
 Communication devices- A communication device is a hardware device capable for transmitting an analog or digital signal over the telephone.
 Output devices- Output device response from the computer in the form of a visual response sound or media device.The purpose of these device is to translate the machine.

 Types of software-
System software


Application software















System software- System software is a software designed to provide a platform for other software.
In contrast to system software software that allow users to do user-oriented tasks such as create text document, playing  games etc.
 Application software- Application software is a term which is used for software created for a specific purpose. It is generally a program or collection of program used by end user.It helps the user to perform specific tasks.


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