2 Fundamentals of Computer Systems You need to be able to: (a) define a computer system (b) describe the importance of computer systems in the modern world (c) explain the need for reliability in computer systems (d) explain the need for adherence to suitable professional standards in the development‚ use and maintenance of computer systems (e) explain the importance of ethical‚ environmental and legal considerations when creating computer systems. What is a computer system? At its very basic
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Main article: History of computer science Charles Babbage is credited with inventing the first mechanical computer. Ada Lovelace is credited with writing the first algorithm intended for processing on a computer. The earliest foundations of what would become computer science predate the invention of the modern digital computer. Machines for calculating fixed numerical tasks such as the abacus have existed since antiquity‚ aiding in computations such as multiplication and
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Computer Memory Basics Although memory is technically any form of electronic storage‚ it is used most often to identify fast‚ temporary forms of storage. If your computer’s CPU had to constantly access the hard drive to retrieve every piece of data it needs‚ it would operate very slowly. When the information is kept in memory‚ the CPU can access it much more quickly. Most forms of memory are intended to store data temporarily. As you can see in the diagram above‚ the CPU accesses memory according
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of malware. They spread over computer networks by finding operating system vulnerabilities. Worms typically cause harm to their host networks by consuming bandwidth and shorting out web servers. Generally‚ the intent of the worm is to be malicious. There are some worms however‚ which do not have malicious intent. They are referred to as anti-worms. Computer worms are classified as a type of computer virus‚ but there are several characteristics that distinguish computer worms from regular viruses
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What are the Parts of Computer? The Parts of a Desktop Computer are: 1. System unit The system unit is the core of a computer system. Usually it’s a rectangular box placed on or underneath your desk. Inside this box are many electronic components that process information. The most important of these components is the central processing unit (CPU)‚ or microprocessor‚ which acts as the "brain" of your computer. Another component is random access memory (RAM)‚ which temporarily stores
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makes our life easier have a computer. Some people says‚ its a great relieve that their work are much easier with the aid of computers. Other people taught that being too dependent to computers has a consequential negative outcome to mankind. In this essay‚ I will discuss the arguments for and against using computers. Firstly‚ computers are widely being used in different work field. Example of it‚ in airline industry‚ one of the most important component is computer. They are the one who calculate
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Computer Ethics is a branch of practical philosophy which deals with how computing professionals should make decisions regarding professional and social conduct.[1] Margaret Anne Pierce‚ a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computers at Georgia Southern University has categorized the ethical decisions related to computer technology and usage into 3 primary influences: 1. The individual’s own personal code. 2. Any informal code of ethical conduct that exists in the work place. 3. Exposure
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Computer Technician “The first special-purpose electronic digital computer was constructed in 1939 by John V. Atanasoff‚ an American mathematician and physicist. In 1944‚ Howard Aiken‚ a Harvard University professor‚ built another digital computer‚ the Mark 1.” (The World Book) To become a Computer Technician one needs at least one or two years of technical training and have good math skills. Computer technicians manage everybody’s computer problems‚ from installing machines to networks in homes
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A computer system consists of mainly four basic units; namely input unit‚ storage unit‚ central processing unit and output unit. Central Processing unit further includes Arithmetic logic unit and control unit‚ as shown in the figure:. A computer performs five major operations or functions irrespective of its size and make. These are • it accepts data or instructions as input‚ • it stores data and instruction • it processes data as per the instructions‚ • it controls all operations inside a computer
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