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. 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. Develop a 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.
