LESSON 1

 Definition of A computer
A computer is an electronic device that is capable of accepting processing and
storing information at great speed and accuracy. Basically is made up of two parts which is
the hardware and software.

 Hardware
This is represent the physical component of computers the computer which can be seen and
touched .Examples include

 The Monitor or Visual Display Unit(VDU)

 The system Unit or Central processing Unit(CPU)
 Keyboard &Mouse(Attached with a mouse pad)

 Software
This is the part of the computer that can be seen and worked with but cannot be
physically touched .it is also made up of two parts.

1. System software
otherwise called an operating system. it is responsible for the computer operation or
functioning .Examples include
 Microsoft windows 95
 Microsoft windows 98
 Microsoft windows ME
 Microsoft windows XP
 Microsoft windows visa

2. Application software
These are software’s Users (YOU) you can apply to carry out daily office work which
include typing documents .performing simple and advanced calculations, creating
impressive designs. Examples include
 Microsoft and Excel
 Microsoft Access & power point
 Page Maker & corel Draw