The document outlines basic applications in computer technology, detailing the functions of hardware and software alongside various types of computers and operating systems. It includes examples of application packages and types of word processors, as well as the uses of Excel and PowerPoint documents. Overall, it provides foundational knowledge on computer components and their applications.

1. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JOB CREATION OFFICER
Governor’s Office, Asaba
Delta State

2. BASIC APPLICATIONS
IN COMPUTER
Presented to Office of the Chief Job Creation Officer

3. COMPUTER
A computer is an electronic device that
manipulates information, or data.
 ELECTRONIC OFFICE
•Hardware is any part of your computer that has
a physical structure.
•Software is any set of instructions that tells the
hardware what to do.

4. Microphone
Scanner
Mouse
Keyboard
Speaker
Projector
Printer
Monitor
INPUT OUTPUTPROCESS
System Unit

5. Classification of Computer
Supercomputer
Mainframe Computer
Minicomputer
Microcomputer

7. Types of Computer
Servers
Desktop computer
Laptop computer
Tablet Computer
Personal Digital Assistants

8. Parts of Personal Computer

9. Types of Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows
Apple Mac OS X
Linux

11. Types of Application packages
•Information worker
•Entertainment
•Educational
•Enterprise infrastructure
•Simulation

12. WORD DOCUMENTS
Letters
Memos
Proposals
Reports

13. Types of Word Processors
oMicrosoft Word
oWordPerfect
oOpenOffice
oiWork Pages
oWordPad
oGoogle Docs
oQuick Office
oLotus Word Pro

15. Excel Documents
Data Processing
Formulas

16. PowerPoints
Presentations
Animations
Emphasis
Designs