Computers in a networked world

System Fundamentals

In the context of designing a system, define the following terms:

• Hardware: Component devices that are building blocks of computing device.

• Software: Any set of machine-readable instructions which directs a computer's processor to perform specific operations.

• Peripheral: Is a device connected to a host computer, but is not a part of it.

• Network: A computer network or data network is a telecommunications network which allows computers to exchange data.

• Human Resources: Is the set of individuals who make up the workforce of an organization.

These definitions are gratefully used (and modified from) this resource

Real-world practical advice

It is important you have a common definition when talking with other developers. YOU might think human resources means a department within an organization, however, SOMEONE ELSE might think differently. It's important to spend some time and come to a common understanding of terms in ANY project.

Do you understand this material?

You should be able to provide 2 or 3 examples for each of the above terms.

Standards

• Describe the roles that a computer can take in a networked world.

The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.

Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.

a group or system of interconnected people or things.

a group or system of interconnected people or things.

Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.