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System Components

The document outlines the components of a computer system, including the CPU, RAM, storage devices, peripherals, and software, highlighting their interconnectivity. It distinguishes between system software, which manages hardware, and application software, which serves user-specific tasks. Additionally, it discusses network roles, the digital divide's impact on access to resources, ethical issues in a networked world, and security measures for businesses.

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System Components

The document outlines the components of a computer system, including the CPU, RAM, storage devices, peripherals, and software, highlighting their interconnectivity. It distinguishes between system software, which manages hardware, and application software, which serves user-specific tasks. Additionally, it discusses network roles, the digital divide's impact on access to resources, ethical issues in a networked world, and security measures for businesses.

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System components

1. What are the components of a computer system and how do they work together?
-CPU, RAM, storage devices (HDDs and SSDs)
-Peripherals like keyboards, mice, and monitors.
-System software (operating systems and utilities) that manage hardware resources, and
application software that enables users to perform specific tasks
-Devices that enhance a computer's functionality, which can be external or internal

2. What is the difference between system software and application software?


System Software:
-Manages hardware resources.
-Provides a platform for running application software.

Application Software:
-Designed for specific user tasks or applications.
-It's on top of system software.

3. How do peripherals enhance the functionality of a computer system?


Users can interact with their computers more effectively and perform specialized tasks such as
printing documents or video conferencing.

4. What is a network and how does it allow computers and devices to communicate?
Group of two or more computers or devices that are connected to each other to exchange data
and resources. Networks can be local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), or
the Internet.

5. What are the different roles that a computer can take in a networked world and what are
the responsibilities of each role?
Client: Requests services from a server (desktop computers, smartphones).
Server: Provides resources or services to clients (file sharing, web hosting).
Email Server: Manages email communications.
DNS Server: Translates domain names into IP addresses for easier access to resources.
Router: A router is a network device that forwards data packets between computer networks,
connecting devices and allowing them to communicate with each other.
Firewall: A firewall is a security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing
network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

6. What is the digital divide and how does it affect access to information, education, and
economic opportunities in a networked world?
Refers to the unequal distribution of technology and internet access, which can result in unequal
access to information, education, and economic opportunities.
7. How can the ethical and social issues associated with a networked world, such as
privacy and cyberbullying, be addressed?
Social responsibility and regulatory measures.

8. What are the implications of a networked world for businesses and organisations, and
how can they ensure the security and privacy of their information and resources?
Technical solutions like encryption.

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