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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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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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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
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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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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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