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Explain the component parts of a computer system - Include both hardware, software and the types of printer available.
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ANNIE MACKENZIE HE ACCESS TO BUSINESS STUDIES & COMPUTING USING BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSIGNMENT NO.1A TASK ONE - Explain the component parts of a computer system. Include both hardware, software and the types of printer available. A computer is a machine that processes information and is made up of different components. A computer system can be divided into hardware and software. Hardware Hardware is the name for all the parts of a computer system that can be touched, for example the mouse or keyboard. Basically these devices can be split into: * Central Processing Unit (CPU) * Input devices * Output devices * Backing store (Memory) The central processing unit The CPU is the brain of the computer. It is responsible for processing the data and turning it into information that we can understand. There are three main elements of the CPU: * The...
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