MID TERM PROJECT - COMPUTER STUDIES - INSTALLING AND DOCUMENTING APPLICATION SOFTWARE

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Project Title: Installing and Documenting Application Software


Project Objectives:

By the end of this project, students should be able to:

  1. Understand the steps involved in installing software.
  2. Differentiate between types of software - System and Application
  3. Demonstrate practical knowledge of installing simple software.
  4. Document and present installation procedures.

 

Project Tasks:

Each student should:

  1. Select one simple software to install — examples include:
    • Microsoft Office (trial or educational version)
    • VLC Media Player
    • Paint.NET
    • Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox
    • A small educational or utility app (e.g., Typing Tutor, PDF Reader)
  2. Document the installation process in a report with the following sections:
    • a. Software name and purpose
    • b. System requirements (RAM, OS, Disk space)
    • c. Steps followed during installation (with screenshots if possible)
    • d. Challenges faced and how they were solved
    • e. Summary of how to uninstall the software

3.   Submit your report as a printed document or typed Word file on resumption


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