Computer Hardware and Software Paper

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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
  • MindTap: Week 1 Tutorials

Create a Microsoft® Word document saved under the following format: Lastname_Course#_W1.doc.

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.

Include the following in the summary:

  • Format paper using APA Guidelines found in the link Writing and Style Guidelines (APA) for 100-299 classes on the lower right side of the Class Home page.
  • Use what you learned in Word Modules 1 & 2 to insert in-text citations and references using APA style.
  • Use the Word Bulleted feature to list basic hardware components and define their function.
  • Insert a picture or image of your PC, or one that you found on the internet. Type the make and model of PC under the picture and apply Word features to bold and highlight.

Please cite and No plagiarism

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Running head: COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE PAPER

Computer Hardware and Software Paper
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COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE PAPER
Computer Hardware and Software Paper
Applications that are installed on a computer depend largely on the hardware components
of the computers in question. It is the hardware that interprets anything the software applications
do into a language that the human mind can understand, so without some hardware components
then the software applications are useless. The basic hardware components that are required for
a computer and its associated applications to function are;
1) Motherboard - A motherboard is like an engine in a car, it was what allows a
computer to operate it is most basic of functions. The reason it is vital is because
it allows all the components like the central processing unit, hard disk, and
memory stick to be connected in one place so that they can receive power from
the power supply. It also regulates how data from external components like
keyboards, are transferred through ports. The operating system used will
determine what type of motherboard is applied.
2) Power Supply unit - Like the motherboard, the power supply unit is a vital
component of the computer system. It converts the power provided from power
outlets on the wall into the kind of power that the computer components need in
order to run. It also controls the voltage being transferred to the computer,
preventing it from overheating.
3) Central Processing unit (CPU) �...


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