Parts of a Whole Hardware and Software

1. APPLICATION SOFTWARE (APPS)

1.1. Application software (apps) are programs that allow the user to complete tasks.

2. SOFTWARE

2.1. Software is the set of programs (instructions) that tell a computer what to do, like phone applications, editing programs, and entertainment services.

3. HARDWARE

3.1. Hardware is the physical parts of a computer, like the keyboard, mouse, and screen.

4. SYSTEM SOFTWARE

4.1. System software are the programs that make sure the individual hardware devices work together and properly with other programs.

5. EXAMPLES HARDWARE + SOFTWARE = FINAL RESULT

5.1. CAMARA

5.1.1. FOTO APP

5.1.1.1. PHONE TO TAKE SELFIES

5.2. KEYBOARD + PRINTER

5.2.1. WORD PROCESSING PROGRAM

5.2.1.1. PRINTED PARTY INVITATION

5.3. CAR + SENSORS + CAMERAS

5.3.1. STREET NAVEGATION PROGRAM

5.3.1.1. SELF - DRIVING CAR

6. INPUT

6.1. refers to the parts used to send information to a computer, including a keyboard, mouse, game controller, and webcam.

7. STORAGE

7.1. refers to the parts that the computer uses to store information, including hard drives, USB FLASH DRIVES , CDs, and RAM .

8. PROCESSING

8.1. The processing parts of the computer run programs, interpret input, and supply output, including the central processing unit (CPU) and the graphics processing unit (GPU).

9. CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)

9.1. This is the brain of a computer. It receives input information and executes commands from other hardware and software. It is made up of the main memory, the control unit, and the arithmetic logic unit.

10. GRAPHICS PROCESSING UNIT (GPU)

10.1. Output refers to the parts that the computer uses to send information to you. This includes the projector, the monitor, the printer, speakers, and headphones.