Hardware and Software Basics
Students identify the core hardware components of a computer system and distinguish between operating systems and application software. They will explore how these elements interact.
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Students identify the core hardware components of a computer system and distinguish between operating systems and application software. They will explore how these elements interact.
Key Questions
- What is the difference between hardware and software?
- What does an operating system do?
- Which input and output devices are most common in an office?
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