HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND COMPUTER MANAGEMENT.pptx

These slide are for grade 11 learners studying Computer Application Software

1. HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND COMPUTER MANAGEMENT

2. INTRODUCTION Basic system requirements Software installation Management of files 2

3. BASIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS  Minimum system requirements refer to the hardware and software required for an application to perform properly. • Ensure adequate hard drive space.  The CPU must be capable of running at a particular speed.  Enough RAM is required. 3

4. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Software installation is the process of copying files and folders to the hard drive from a portable medium, and shortcuts are added. 2.1 Portable storage medium Used for installing an application from a portable device, such as a flash drive or a CD/DVD. 2.2 Internet download  Applications are downloaded from the Internet as an executable file or compressed file.  Compressed files need to be uncompressed first and then installed. 4

5. MANAGEMENT OF FILES 3.1 File types  Files and folders are shown on the screen as icons.  Each application has a different icon. 3.2 File attributes  Read-only – files cannot be edited.  Hidden – files cannot be seen.  Archive –files have been marked as still to be backed up. 3.3 Import and export Moving data from one computer application to another application. 3.4 Search  The search function is used to search for specific files or folders on a computer.  Search can include file names, size of the file and contents of a file. 5

6. STUDY TIPS Create study schedule Reflect on performance​ Set personal goals Make flashcards​ Use the Feynman study technique 6

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