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1 The designer of a computer system had a manual system in mind. Draw a diagram of a manual
system that corresponds to a computer system and explain:

• Its basic parts (components)
• Its operation

2 A computer is better than a human being. Is this a true reflection of a computer system?

3 Consider the various input and output devices available and classify them according to
application areas.

Resources for exploration:

French, C.S. (1996) Data Processing and Information Technology

William Stalling (2006), Computer Organization and architecture, p 19-20

Manas Singh Basic functional units of a computer system, January 04, 2013. Can be accessed
From:www.discuss.desk.com/what-are-the-basic-functional-units-of-a-computer-
system.htm.

French, C.S.(1996) Data Processing and Information Technology

http://searchsoftwarequality.techtarget.com/definition/garbage-in-garbage-out

4. A computer is defined as a system, why would it be wrong to define it as a device?
5. The main memory of a computer is divided into Random Access Memory (RAM) and Read Only
Memory (ROM), tablet the major distinguishing between these two memories.
6. The computer system is associated with the principle” garbage in, garbage out (GIGO)” do you agree with
this principle? Yes/no? Explain your answer in either case.

Lecture 2 Video Lecture

Watch the complete explanation of this chapter here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRAZX-SrDHk

Lecture 2 Online Quiz

Test your understanding by completing the quiz:
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