Where computers are used in daily life: at home, in school, business, banking, industry, hospitals, telecoms, offices, and the military.

How robots are used at school (STEM, assistive tech, research) and at home (domestic help, companionship, entertainment, security).

Examples of embedded systems and the Internet of Things (IoT) in smart homes, cars, and schools.

What a peripheral device is, with common examples like keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, and webcams.

The different computer ports and what each one connects: PS/2, Ethernet, USB, VGA, and more.

How a computer starts up: the boot process, from pressing the power button to loading the operating system via BIOS.

What system software is and its four types: operating systems, device drivers, utilities, and firmware.

What application software is, how it differs from system software, and the tasks common apps carry out.

Key features of a GUI operating system, including icons, windows, menus, and the start menu.

The difference between a file and a folder, and the operations you can perform on each.