GUIAMAN, SHAINA C.

BSIT 1-1

Exercises

1. Define the following terms:

a. Computer
-  A machine that can be programmed to accept data, process it into useful information,
and store it away (in a secondary storage device) for later reuse.
b. Software
- A set of computer programs which makes the hardware operate on some data to
come up with the necessary information.

c. Hardware
- The physical devices that make up a computer system.
d. Data
- The raw material to be processed by a computer.
e. Information 
- A data that’s organized, meaningful, and useful.

2. List and describe the main components of a computer system.

Hardware - The equipment associated with a computer system
Software – set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do
People - The most important component of a computer system.

2. Explain the four main aspects of data handling.

Input- is the data that you put into the computer system for processing.
Output- the result created by the central processing unit.
 Processing- transforms data into information.
Storage- a Secondary storage provides further storage separate from memory.

2. What are the common ways of feeding input data into the system?
Typing on a keyboard.
Pointing with a mouse.
Scanning with a flatbed scanner, wand reader or bar code reader.

2. What is the function of the central processing unit?

It carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the fundamental
arithmetic, logical, control and input/output operations specified by the instructions.
 2. Briefly describe each elements of a computer system.
Program –  set of instructions for the computer to follow.
Hardware – The physical devices that make up a computer system.

2. List at least 5 capabilities and limitations of computers.

 Capabilities
High speed
Reliability and Accuracy
Large memory
Logical decision making
 Limitations
Lack of intelligence
Need proper Environment for smooth operation
Very fast speed
No aesthetic Sense
Need for Special language

2. Differentiate system software from application software.

System Software controls the hardware and peripherals by directing the internal operation of
the computer whereas the Application Software is a set of instructions that implement
functions to several users in a generalized way.