Components of the Computer System
Q1. Write in short about the Components of the Computer System.
Ans. A computer system can be divided roughly into four components:
- Hardware
- Operating System
- Application Programs
- Users
Figure: Abstract View off the components of a computer system
1. Hardware
The central processing unit (CPU), the memory, and the input/output (I/O) devices – provides the basic computing resources for the system.
2. Operating System
The operating system controls the hardware and coordinates its use among the various application programs for the various users.
3. Application System
The application program – such as word processor, spreadsheets, compilers, and Web browsers – defines the ways in which these resources are used to solve user’s computing problems.
4. Users
The users – such as people, embedded system, machines and other computers are various users.