Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to understand what basic hardware and software components make up a computer. Students will research hardware components, operating system software, and application software to determine how they work together to process information. Students will use a word processing tool to demonstrate how to correctly format a paper in APA style using skills learned in readings and MindTap simulations.
Assignment Steps
Resources:
Internet search engine such as Google, Yahoo, or Bing
Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory: Module 1: Creating, Formatting, and Editing a Word Document with a Picture
Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory: Module 2: Creating a Research Paper with References and Sources
Research computer hardware and software and how they work together to process user requests.
Develop a 1,050-word summary describing the role of hardware components and operating system software on a computer:
Discuss what hardware components should be considered when deciding what applications to install.
Sum up the key utilities in operating system software allowing users to customize their desktop and keep their PC maintained and optimized.