Class 6 Domain: ICT Fundamentals

Chapter 1: ICT Fundamentals

Week 5: Worksheet # 1

The Components of a Computer

Basic components of computer

There are two basic components of computer:

 Computer hardware
 Computer software

Differences between Hardware and Software

Hardware Software
Hardware is further divided into four main Software is further divided into two main categories:
categories:
 Application Software
 Input Devices  System Software
 Output Devices
 Secondary Storage Devices
 Internal Components
Developed using electronic and other materials Developed writing using instructions using a
programming language

When damaged, it can be replaced with a new When damaged it can be installed once more using a
component backup copy

Hardware is physical in nature and hence one can The software cannot be physically touched but still can be
touch and see hardware used and seen

Hardware cannot be infected by Viruses The software can be infected by Viruses

Hardware will physically wear out over time Software does not wear out but it can be affected by bugs
and glitches

An example of Hardware is hard drives, monitors, An example of software is Windows 10, Adobe
CPU, scanners, printers etc. Photoshop, Google Chrome etc.

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Differences between System Software & Application Software

System Software Application Software

They are designed to manage the resources of They are designed to fulfill the requirements of the
the system. user

The System Software starts running when the The Application Software starts when the user
system is powered on. begins.

The System Software is a general-purpose Application Software is specific purpose software.

software

Installed when the operating system is installed. Installed as per user's requirements.

BRAIN STORM
Define hardware. Give three examples.
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Define software. Give three examples.
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Differentiate between system software and application software.
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