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Wednesday 14 April 2021 Ict Tools Elements of An Information Communication System Hardware

The document discusses the key components of an information and communication system including hardware, software, input/output devices, and storage devices. It defines system software such as the BIOS, operating system, and utility programs that manage computer resources and allow hardware to function efficiently. Application software examples are provided like word processors, spreadsheets, web browsers, and games. An assignment with questions about computer parts, peripherals, software types, and examples is included at the end.

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Wednesday 14 April 2021 Ict Tools Elements of An Information Communication System Hardware

The document discusses the key components of an information and communication system including hardware, software, input/output devices, and storage devices. It defines system software such as the BIOS, operating system, and utility programs that manage computer resources and allow hardware to function efficiently. Application software examples are provided like word processors, spreadsheets, web browsers, and games. An assignment with questions about computer parts, peripherals, software types, and examples is included at the end.

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Wednesday 14 April 2021

ICT TOOLS

Elements of an Information Communication System

Hardware.

The physical components that make up the computer system. These are the tangible (you can
touch) parts of a system.

Software.

The programs and applications stored in a computer. They are divided into two, the system
software and application software. Programs are series of instructions that tell the hardware
how to perform tasks.

Components of Hardware

a. Input devices

b. Output devices

c. System unit

d. Storage devices

e. Communications devices

Computer software

Programs that give instructions to a computer are called software.

These programs or instructions are written by programmers in a language that is understood by


the computer for it to obey.

Software allows hardware on our computer to work and achieve our goals as users.

System software

These are programs that manage and support the computer resources and operations of a
computer while it does various tasks.

These programs allow the hardware to run efficiently. Eg BIOS (Basic Input Output System),
Operating System, Utility programs.
It controls the operations of a computer –it coordinates the various parts of a computer system
to make it run efficiently.

BIOS (Basic Input Output System)

These are instructions and set up on how the system should boot and how it will operate.

BIOS include instructions on how to load basic computer hardware and include a test called
POST(power on self test) that helps verify that the computer meets the requirements to boot
up properly.

BIOS has 4 main functions:

a. POST – testing computer hardware and make sure no errors exist before loading the OS.

b. Bootstrap loader – locate the OS, if found the BIOS will pass control to it.

c. BIOS driver – gives the computer basic operational control over its hardware.

d. CMOS setup – allows you to configure hardware settings including system settings such
as computer passwords, time and date.

Examples of System Software:

Operating Systems (OS)


a. Windows 7
b. Windows 8
c. Windows 9
d. Windows 10
e. Windows 2000
f. android
g. Linux

Operating System

This is the most important program for a computer system.


It manages CPU operations, Input/Output activities, storage resources and controls various
devices. It provides recurring services to other programs and users of the computer.
Hard Disk and file management, memory management and device management.

Other Software: Antiviruses


Application Software

Word Processors:

Microsoft Office Word, WordPad

Spreadsheets:

Microsoft Office Excel, Lotus 1,2,3

Presentations:

Microsoft PowerPoint, Paint

Web browsers:

Mozilla firefox, Opera Mini etc

Games:

Eurotruck, Pinball, GTA etc


Assignment

1. State any six computer parts.

2. Name the peripherals that are used for the following actions below:

a. Typing

b. Selecting

c. Storing videos

3. Which computer part is also known as the main or brain of the computer?

4. Explain the difference between the input and output devices. Give three examples of
each?

5. What is computer software?

6. Give any two examples of computer software.

7. Choose any three computer software parts:

a. Keyboard b. Windows XP c. Mouse d. WordPad e. Computer Virus f. Printer

8. Complete the table below

Application Software System Software

a. a.

b. b.

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