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NSG INFO - Hardware, Software, Networking
NSG INFO - Hardware, Software, Networking
NURSING DEPARTMENT
NURSING INFORMATICS
ASSIGNMENT: Review on Hardware, Software, and Networking
Computer hardware refers to the collection of tangible components and physical devices
of a computer system. These are necessary for storing and executing (or running) the software.
They serve as a delivery system for the set of instructions provided by a software.
Hardware performs as a delivery system for different types of software solutions. In comparison
to software programs, hardware components are infrequently changed. This includes the
computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, sound card, printer, video card, scanner, label maker,
router, modem and CD-ROM.
An operating system is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages
the computer's memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware. Every
general-purpose computer must have an operating system to run other programs
and applications.
Computer operating systems are important because they perform basic tasks, such as
recognizing input from the keyboard, sending output to the display screen, keeping track of files
and directories on the storage drives, and controlling peripheral devices, such as printers. After
being initially loaded into the computer by a boot program, manages all of the other application
programs in a computer. The application programs make use of the operating system by making
Submitted:
Anna Delle Nicole P. Aranding, BSN-II
J.H. CERILLES STATE COLLEGE
West Capitol Road, Balangasan District
Pagadian City
NURSING DEPARTMENT
requests for services through a defined application program interface (API). In addition, users can
interact directly with the operating system through a user interface such as a command line or a
graphical user interface (GUI).
For large systems, the operating system has even greater responsibilities and powers. It
is like a traffic cop — it makes sure that different programs and users running at the same time
do not interfere with each other. The operating system is also responsible for security, ensuring
that unauthorized users do not access the system.
The operating system of my phone is Android v.9 and for the laptop I am currently using
is Windows 7.
3. Differentiate wireless network and wired network. In the real world, where can you find these
types of setup?
Give 1 example of a wireless connection and 1 example of a wired connection.
In wired networks, "wired" is the term refers to any physical medium consisting of cables.
The cables can be copper wire, twisted pair or fiber optic. Wired network is used to carry different
forms of electrical signals from one end to the other. Mostly in wired network one internet
connection is being taken using T1 line, cable modem or using any other means. This connection
is shared among multiple devices using wired network concept.
Submitted:
Anna Delle Nicole P. Aranding, BSN-II
J.H. CERILLES STATE COLLEGE
West Capitol Road, Balangasan District
Pagadian City
NURSING DEPARTMENT
Example of wired network in the real world: LAN (Local Area Network): This network
consists of ethernet cards housed in PCs or laptops. These cards are connected using ethernet
cables. The data flows between these cards. For small wired network router is used to connect
few numbers of desktop or laptop computers. In order to increase the network coverage for a
greater number of systems multiple switches and routers are used.
Submitted:
Anna Delle Nicole P. Aranding, BSN-II
J.H. CERILLES STATE COLLEGE
West Capitol Road, Balangasan District
Pagadian City
NURSING DEPARTMENT
4. Why do most employers nowadays would prefer to hire applicants who are knowledgeable in
computers?
Submitted:
Anna Delle Nicole P. Aranding, BSN-II
J.H. CERILLES STATE COLLEGE
West Capitol Road, Balangasan District
Pagadian City
NURSING DEPARTMENT
If not all, then almost all jobs that are present in this and the upcoming eras require at least some
technical knowledge. In the sea of countless applicants knowing about computers can be a
competitive edge against others who are applying for the same job. Due to these, it is vital that
employers must hire applicants that are already knowledgeable in computers so as to avoid a
difficult transition into work. Computer literacy is considered a very important skill to possess.
Employers want their workers to have basic computer skills because their company becomes ever
more dependent on computers. Many employers try to use computers to help run their company
faster and cheaper. Computers are just as common as pen and paper for writing and for many
applications – especially communicating – computers are preferred over pen and paper because
of their ability to duplicate and retain information and ease of editing.
Submitted:
Anna Delle Nicole P. Aranding, BSN-II
J.H. CERILLES STATE COLLEGE
West Capitol Road, Balangasan District
Pagadian City
NURSING DEPARTMENT
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Negi, S. (April 2019). Quora. What is the Difference Between a Software and a Hardware?
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Rouse, M. & Lewis, S. (2019). TechTarget. WhatIs.com. Operating System (OS). Retrieved from
https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/operating-system-OS
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Submitted:
Anna Delle Nicole P. Aranding, BSN-II