Module 1.5 - Computer Management

Question 1

System Requirements

Hardware

Answer 1

• The minimum requirements for software to run, like hard drive space (3BG), CPU(DualCore, 1.8GHz), memory/RAM(2GB), screen resolution
• The requirements will depend on the OS and the version of the OS
• Computer should exceed the minimum requirements to avoid poor performance
• Hard disk requirement is the minimum requirements needed to install the software without the space for the files needed with the software

Question 2

System Requirements

Software

Answer 2

• Refers to the OS needed
• If the hardware requirements exceed the minimum, using the software will be easier and frustration free, if hardware requirements meet only minimum then it will be slow

Question 3

Software installation

Answer 3

• Download the software from the company’s website where they sell the software
• Install the software from an app store of your OS
• Open source or free ware where you download it as an uzipped file or an .exe file and open it in your Explorer
• Buy physical media ina CD or DVD and insert it into your drive to install

Question 4

Steps when installing Software

Answer 4

• Agree to a EULA
• Enter poduct key
• Select where you want the installation
• Select the type of installation (typical, Custom, Full)
• Install extras
• Check fro updates
• Register online
• Add shortcuts
• Get a tour of the program

Question 5

Uninstalling Software

Answer 5

• Use the unistallation program to delete all files that were associated with the program you installed

Question 6

Searching for files

Answer 6

• Use the File explorer search to search for file type, size, name. Use * to search groups of files(* txt, home*)
• Windows search for apps and computer settings

Question 7

File Management

Answer 7

• What kind of file type it is(docx, txt,etc)
• Convert files between types
• View/add meta data(details about the
• Hide a file
• Prevent content of file from being changed

Question 8

Dealing with hardware failure

Answer 8

• Dont force connectors into the wrong slots
• Avoid spilling liquids on hardware
• Use UPS to protect against power surges
• Ensure computer doesnt overheat