Chapter 01

Discovering Computers 2011 C t
Living in a Digital World
ObjectivesOverview j
Definetheterm, computer,anddescribe therelationship the relationship betweendataand information Definetheterm, network,andidentify benefitsofsharing resourcesonanetwork
Explainwhycomputer literacyisvitalto literacy is vital to successintodaysworld
Describethefive componentsofa components of a computer
Discusstheadvantages anddisadvantagesthat usersexperiencewhen users experience when workingwith computers
Discusstheusesofthe InternetandWorld Internet and World WideWeb
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DiscoveringComputers2011:LivinginaDigitalWorld Chapter1
ObjectivesOverview j
Distinguishbetweensystem softwareandapplication software and application software
Differentiateamongtypes, sizes,andfunctionsof sizes and functions of computersineachcategory
Describetheroleofeach elementinaninformation element in an information system
Explainhowhomeusers, smalloffice/homeoffice users,mobileusers,power users,andenterpriseusers eachinteractwith computers
Discusshowsocietyuses computersineducation, finance,government,health finance government health care,science,publishing, travel,andmanufacturing
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WhatIsaComputer? p
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TheComponentsofaComputer p p
A computer contains many electric, electronic, and Acomputercontainsmanyelectric,electronic,and mechanicalcomponentsknownashardware
InputDevice Input Device OutputDevice SystemUnit StorageDevice Communications Device
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Allowsyoutoenterdataandinstructionsintoacomputer y p
Hardwarecomponentthatconveysinformationtooneormorepeople Casethatcontainstheelectroniccomponentsofthecomputerthat areusedtoprocessdata Holdsdata,instructions,andinformationforfutureuse Enablesacomputertosendandreceivedata,instructions,and informationtoandfromoneormorecomputersormobiledevices

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TheComponentsofaComputer p p
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AdvantagesandDisadvantages of Using Computers ofUsingComputers

Advantagesof UsingComputers Using Computers Disadvantagesof UsingComputers Using Computers
Speed Reliability
Consistency Storage
Communications
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HealthRisks
ViolationofPrivacy PublicSafety
ImpactonLaborForce Impact on Labor Force ImpactonEnvironment
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AdvantagesandDisadvantages of Using Computers ofUsingComputers

Greencomputing involvesreducingtheelectricity Green computing involves reducing the electricity consumedandenvironmentalwastegeneratedwhen usingacomputer Strategiesinclude:
Recycling Regulatingmanufacturingprocesses Extendingthelifeofcomputers Immediatelydonatingorproperlydisposingofreplacedcomputers
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NetworksandtheInternet
Anetwork isa A network is a collectionofcomputers anddevicesconnected together,often wirelessly,via communications i ti devicesand transmissionmedia transmission media
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NetworksandtheInternet
TheInternetisaworldwidecollectionofnetworksthat The Internet is a worldwide collection of networks that connectsmillionsofbusinesses,governmentagencies, educationalinstitutions,andindividuals
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ComputerSoftware p
Software,alsocalledaprogram,tellsthe Software also called a program tells the computerwhattaskstoperformandhowto perform them performthem
SystemSoftware
O Operatingsystem ti t Utilityprogram
ApplicationSoftware
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CategoriesofComputers g p
Personalcomputers Mobilecomputersandmobiledevices Gameconsoles Servers Mainframes Supercomputers Embeddedcomputers
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PersonalComputers p
Apersonalcomputer canperformallofitsinput, A personal computer can perform all of its input processing,output,andstorageactivitiesbyitself Two popular architectures are the PC and the TwopopulararchitecturesarethePCandthe Apple
D kt Desktopcomputer t
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MobileComputersandMobileDevices p
Mobile Computer p
Personalcomputeryou cancarryfromplaceto place
Mobile Device
Computingdevice smallenoughtoholdin yourhand
Examplesinclude notebookcomputers, t b k t laptopcomputers, netbooks,ultrathins, andTabletPCs
Examplesinclude smartphones,PDAs, smart phones, PDAs, handheldcomputers, portablemedia players,anddigital cameras

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GameConsoles
Agameconsole isa A game console is a mobilecomputing devicedesignedfor singleplayeror multiplayervideo games
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Servers
Aserver controlsaccess A server controls access tothehardware, software,andother resourcesonanetwork
Providesacentralized storageareafor t f programs,data,and information
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Mainframes
Amainframe isalarge, A mainframe is a large, expensive,powerful computerthatcan handlehundredsor thousandsofconnected userssimultaneously i lt l
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Supercomputers p p
Asupercomputer isthefastest,mostpowerful A supercomputer is the fastest most powerful computer
Fastest supercomputers are capable of processing Fastestsupercomputersarecapableofprocessing morethanonequadrillioninstructionsinasingle second
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EmbeddedComputers p
Anembeddedcomputer isaspecial purpose An embedded computer is a specialpurpose computerthatfunctionsasacomponentina larger product largerproduct
Consumer Electronics Mobileanddigital telephones Digitaltelevisions Cameras Videorecorders id d DVDplayersand recorders Answering machines HomeAutomation Devices Thermostats Sprinklingsystems Security monitoringsystems Appliances li Lights Automobiles Antilockbrakes Enginecontrol modules Airbagcontroller Cruisecontrol i l ProcessControllers andRobotics Remotemonitoring systems Powermonitors Machine controllers Medicaldevices ComputerDevices andOfficeMachines Keyboards Printers Faxes Copiers
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EmbeddedComputers p
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ElementsofanInformationSystem y
Hardware
Software
Data
People p
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Procedures
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ElementsofanInformationSystem y
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ExamplesofComputerUsage p p g
HomeUser
Personal financial management Personalfinancialmanagement Webaccess Communications Entertainment
SmallOffice/Home OfficeUser
Lookupinformation Sendandreceiveemail messages Maketelephonecalls
MobileUser
Connect to other computers on Connecttoothercomputerson anetworkortheInternet Transferinformation Playvideogames Listentomusic Watch movies Watchmovies
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ExamplesofComputerUsage p p g
PowerUser
Workwithmultimedia Useindustryspecific software
EnterpriseUser
Communicateamong employees Processhighvolumes oftransactions Blog
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ComputerApplicationsinSociety p pp y
Education Ed i Finance Government/LawEnforcement HealthCare/Medicine

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ComputerApplicationsinSociety p pp y
Science/Simulations Publishing g Travel/AutomotiveTechnology / gy Manufacturing g Sports p
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Summary y
Basiccomputer concepts
Componentsofa computer
Networks,theInternet, N t k th I t t andcomputersoftware
Manydifferent categories of categoriesof computers,computer users,andcomputer applicationsinsociety applications in society

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Discovering Computers 2011 C t

Living in a Digital World

Explainwhycomputer literacyisvitalto literacy is vital to successintodaysworld

Describethefive componentsofa components of a computer

Discusstheadvantages anddisadvantagesthat usersexperiencewhen users experience when workingwith computers

Discusstheusesofthe InternetandWorld Internet and World WideWeb

Distinguishbetweensystem softwareandapplication software and application software

Differentiateamongtypes, sizes,andfunctionsof sizes and functions of computersineachcategory

Describetheroleofeach elementinaninformation element in an information system

Explainhowhomeusers, smalloffice/homeoffice users,mobileusers,power users,andenterpriseusers eachinteractwith computers

Discusshowsocietyuses computersineducation, finance,government,health finance government health care,science,publishing, travel,andmanufacturing

Hardwarecomponentthatconveysinformationtooneormorepeople Casethatcontainstheelectroniccomponentsofthecomputerthat areusedtoprocessdata Holdsdata,instructions,andinformationforfutureuse Enablesacomputertosendandreceivedata,instructions,and informationtoandfromoneormorecomputersormobiledevices

AdvantagesandDisadvantages of Using Computers ofUsingComputers

AdvantagesandDisadvantages of Using Computers ofUsingComputers

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Examplesinclude notebookcomputers, t b k t laptopcomputers, netbooks,ultrathins, andTabletPCs

Examplesinclude smartphones,PDAs, smart phones, PDAs, handheldcomputers, portablemedia players,anddigital cameras

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Education Ed i Finance Government/LawEnforcement HealthCare/Medicine

Manydifferent categories of categoriesof computers,computer users,andcomputer applicationsinsociety applications in society

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