CC100 module 3 downsides of using computers

7 Characteristics of a computer  Violation of Privacy

1. Speed  Health risks

Computer operations can be measured by  Impact on labor force

Milliseconds -one thousandth of a second  Impact on Environment

Microseconds -one millionth of a second 5 Categories of computer
Nanoseconds -one billionth of a second
Picoseconds -one trillionth of a second 1. Portable Computers

- can be carried easily

2. Accuracy
Ex: laptops, notebooks, subnotebooks, tablet PC, smartphones,
- inputted data smartwatch and calculator.

3. Diligence

- can perform millions of tasks 2. Desktop Computer

- It doesn’t feel any fatigue
- designed for regular use
4. Versality
- sits at your desk
- finite logical steps.

- accuracy and efficiency.

3. Server
5. Reliability
- provides functionality for other programs (called clients)
- gives consistent result - running network
6. Automation - storage capacities

- performs all the tasks automatically - handle Internet traffic.

7. Memory

- has built-in memory

4. Mainframe Computers Specific types of computer users

- called mainframe or big iron - Administrator

- Animator
- large organizations
- Blogger
- latest mainframe now is z15 by IBM - Cracker
- Developer
- End user
5. Supercomputers
- Gamer
- high level of performance - Graphic artist

- floating-point operations
3 Elements of a computer
- perform over 10¹⁷ FLOPS
Hardware

Computer users Software

- Also referred to as an end user, Peopleware

- not involved with supporting or developing a computer or service. Hardware

3 Generic types of users - physical devices.

Advanced user, hardcore user or power user - refers to tangible components

- advanced knowledge about computers

Casual user or regular user Components of hardware

- has some computer experience - input devices

- output devices
Basic user, beginner, novice, or newbie
- system unit/ CPU
- requires lots of assistance.
- Memory
Input devices B. Mouse - hand-clicked device

- translate human language to computer language 2 Types of Mouse

- Primary Input Device: (1) Keyboard (2) Mouse Mechanical Mouse –metal ball on its underside
6 examples of hardware
Optical Mouse –it uses devices that emit light
A. Keyboard

- to enter data and issue commands.

C. Point and Draw Devices
- detects the key pressed.
- Joystick
- Desktop computer keyboards have 101-105 keys, - Trackball
- Mouse Pen
- most popular keyboard has 101 keys – QWERTY Keyboard. - Touch Pad
- Gamepad
- was invented by Christopher Latham Sholes - Graphics Tablet
- Stylus
- Touch Screen
5 Main Parts of a Keyboard:

1. Alphanumeric Keys –letters, numbers, punctuations, and symbol D. Video Input Devices
keys
- Digital Cam
- Web Cam
2. Numeric Keys – for entering numbers quickly

3. Function keys –perform specific task, labeled as F1 – F12,

E. Text Input Devices
4.Navigation Keys – used for moving around in documents or web - Bar code scanner
pages - Image scanner
- RFID
5. Control Keys – used alone or in combination w/ other keys. - Speech Recognition system
- Biometric

F. Audio input devices

- microphone
Output devices 2 Types of System Unit
- Tower Type
- means to view information - Desktop Type

- translate information processed by the computer

Memory
2 Types of Output:
- storage area of a computer
(1) Hard Copy – can hold in your hands, produced by Printer.
- It stores the data, information, programs
(2) Soft Copy – an electronic copy)
- It stores data either temporarily or permanent basis.

Printer – provides hard copy output

2 Types of Memory/Storage:
Monitor – provides soft copy output.
1. Primary Storage
Speaker – used for audio output
- stores small amount of data.
Modem – connect one computer to another - Is the internal memory of the computer.

Printer & Monitor, are the most common output device used. - It is also known as main memory and Temporary memory.

- holds the data and instruction

3 Types of Monitor - is nature volatile

1) CRT Monitor (Cathode Ray Tube) – cathode-ray tube. 2 Types of Primary Memory

2) LCD Monitor (Liquid Crystal Display) – use a liquid crystal film. 1. RAM (Random Access Memory)
3) LED Monitor (Light Emitting Diode) - flat panel display. - read /writes memory.

- retrieved for use in processing or written

System unit

- responsible for accepting and processing the data

- Also called the “BRAIN” of the computer.

Static RAM – SRAM- 2. Secondary Storage

-retain stored information as long as the power supply is ON. - external memory of a computer.

- have higher speed than Dynamic RAM - is nature non volatile,

Dynamic RAM – DRAM - capable of storing high volume data

-its stored information in a very short time - also called the backup storage or mass storage media.

ROM (Read Only Memory) The secondary storage devices are:

- Permanent Type memory Floppy Disks

- not lost when power supply is switched off, Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Magnetic Tape - serial access storage

Programmable ROM – PROM Flash/SSD (Solid State Drive) – commonly find in mobile phones
- is programmable
USB Flash Drive - removable, rewritable
- write data once and read many
Optical Disk(CD,DVD, Blue Ray) - the help of lasers

Erasable ROM – EROM

Software
- EP can be programmed again by erasing the information
- tells the computer system what to do.

- the intangible component

Electrically Erasable ROM – EEROM 2 components of Software
- erased by special electrical - System software
- Application software
 System Software Recent Version:

Operating software > Mojave (released in 2018)

- most important software > High Sierra (2017)

- manages the computer's memory
- allows you to communicate with the computer > Sierra (2016)

Most Common Operating Systems

3) Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS - family of open-source operating systems.
- Linux
- t can only be modified by the company

1) Microsoft Windows - it is free,

-created in the mid-1980s. Version:

Recent Version: > Linux Mint > Ubuntu > Pop Linux from System 76 > MX Linux.

> Windows 10 (released in 2015) > Elementary OS > Fedora > Zorin > Deepin

> Windows 8 (2012)

> Windows 7 (2009) Application Software

> Windows Vista (2007) Function of application software

- managing information
- manipulating data
- constructing visuals
2) MacOS
- coordinating resources
- calculating figures
- previously called OS X

- systems created by Apple

Peopleware

- persons who engaged Technical support

- Troubleshoot network issues.

- Create work logs.
Agencies computer Generally consists of three major parties, parties. - Process documentation.
- Install video and audio conferencing.
1. System Analysis and Design - Repair hardware.

- to analyze and design computer systems

Communication
2. Programming
- Prepare video and web conferences.
- analysis and design work has been made. - Maintain and troubleshoot email systems.
- Provide end-user support for computer applications.
3. Operations and Services - Create back-up copies of data sources.
- Load new data into the system.
- to support programs

Programming

IT department responsibilities: - Develop and enhance business applications.

- Establish new databases using productivity software.
- Administration - Use graphic editing applications to copy, edit and save graphics.
- Technical support - Implement knowledge of application development languages.
- Communication
- Programming
- Company website Company website
- Application development
- Configure site layout.

Administration - Write and implement website code.

- Train employees on new systems. - Test the site for usability.

- Perform software updates. - Maintain company internal network (intranet).
- Complete statutory forms.
- Assess potential threats.
- Oversee data storage.
Application development .

 Turn software concepts into working programming code.

 Meet with clients to discuss new program specifications and
functions.
 Create programming code that performs a task.
 Test the site for usability.
 Maintain company internal network (intranet

Jobs for IT professionals

1. Network support specialist

2. Computer programmer

3. Web developer

4. Systems analyst

5. Network engineer

6. User experience designer

7. Software engineer

8. Data scientist

9. IT security specialist

10. Web administrator