The Hardware Components of a Computer

How data is
flowing between
How component works together them/how they
work together.
CPU
Input (Processor + Output
Devices Devices
Memory)
Sends data/signal Takes data from the
to the CPU CPU and shows it to
its user.

Can accept data Storage Can feed data

from the CPU. Devices to the CPU.

 A computer is a machine that processes digital data.

 A computer installation is made up of a collection of components to form a
technology system.
 Technology is an essential component of industry and services. Here is what
technology is used for in the construction finance, health, rental and manufacturing
sectors.

Manufacturing Sector

Use technology for Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM).
These are technology systems used to design components parts on a computer. The designs
are then sent to robotic systems that manufacture the parts.

Construction Sector

Building houses, factories, bridges and large buildings; architecture.

Use of technology for:

 Plan projects
 Create architecture drawings
 Track spending on project
 Create simultaneous. (to test a structure before building it)
Health Sector

Doctors, Hospitals, pharmacies and other medical organisation.

Use technology to:

 Scan patients (e.g. MRJ, x-ray)

 Monitor heart, beats, breathing etc. On life support machines.
 Store patient’s records digitally.

Retail Sector

Selling products to customers.

Use technology to:

 Track sales using tills at PoS (Point of Sale).

 Advertise online and use e-commerce to sell products.
 Produce reports about sales and profits.

Finance Sector

Involving money – mostly banking

Use technology to:

 Follow price of stocks and shares

 Calculate interest on loans and savings
 Internet banking for customers