Module outcomes

After completing this module, learners will be able to:

1. Define the terms hardware and software and explain the difference between them.
2. Identify and label the main hardware components of a computer system, including the CPU, RAM, storage devices, input and output devices.
3. Classify hardware components according to their function: input, output, processing, and storage.
4. Describe the functions of key internal hardware components such as the CPU, motherboard, and memory.
5. Explain the purpose and function of software in a computer system.
6. Differentiate between system software and application software, providing relevant examples of each.
7. Describe the role of the operating system in managing hardware and software resources.
8. Discuss the interaction between hardware and software in performing computer tasks.
9. Recognize different types of software licenses (e.g., proprietary, open-source, freeware) and give examples.