Lesson 5:Hardware and software

Introduction

This section of the module differentiates between software and hardware. It explains software and hardware types and the uses to which they may be put.

Objectives

At the end of this section the learner should be able to: Differentiate between software and hardware Differentiate between systems software and applications Identify the different types of hardware identify which hardware correspnds to which ports Set up a computer

Learning Content

• The computer all setup
• Hardware types
• Ports and corresponding hardware
• Ports and hardware connections

Summary

The computer is made up of hardware and software components that operate in a mutually influencing manner to deliver services to the user. The operating system of the computer coordinates and manages user requests emanating from software/applications and/ or input devices. The input devices are connected to the computer via the ports located usually at the back of the desktop computer or laptop

Assignment

What is software? What is hardware? What is a keyboard? List the different types computer ports? To which port is the keyboard connected? To which port is the monitor connected? Which port connects to the printer?

Reading

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Oseitutu 15:32, 26 February 2007 (CET)