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COMPUTER APPLICATION 1 - Introduction

The document provides a table of contents that outlines topics related to computer essentials concepts including the definition and history of computers, components of computer systems, computer hardware components like the CPU and memory, input and output devices, data processing and storage, computer software types like operating systems and applications. Specific hardware components discussed include the motherboard, CPU, RAM, ROM, ports, and storage devices. Operating systems and common Microsoft Office applications are also listed.

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COMPUTER APPLICATION 1 - Introduction

The document provides a table of contents that outlines topics related to computer essentials concepts including the definition and history of computers, components of computer systems, computer hardware components like the CPU and memory, input and output devices, data processing and storage, computer software types like operating systems and applications. Specific hardware components discussed include the motherboard, CPU, RAM, ROM, ports, and storage devices. Operating systems and common Microsoft Office applications are also listed.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Computer Essentials Concepts


Computer Definition
History of Computer
Computer Generations

The Basic of Computer System


Components of Computer System
Categories of Computer

Computer Hardware
The Console Tour
The Front Side of the Console
The Back Side of the Console
The I/O Panel
Looking Inside of the Console
The Motherboard
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
How the CPU Works

Memory
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Virtual Memory
Read-Only memory (ROM)
CMOS Memory

Hardware Interface
Port
Serial Port
Parallel Port
USB Port
SPDIF
FireWire
Wireless Connection (IR and FR)
Shapes, Connections, Symbols, and Colors

Input and Output Devices


Input devices
Keyboard
Keyboard Lay-out
Types of Keyboard
Parts of Keyboard
Keyboard Connector
Pointing Device
Types of Mouse
Output Devices
Monitor
Types of Monitor
Monitor Characteristics
Flat Panel Monitor
Printers
Printer Characteristics
Printer Categories

Data Processing of Computer


Data Processing Cycle
Flow of Information in Computer System
Data Representation
Bits and Bytes
Text Codes
The ASCII Table
Extended ASCII Code

Storage Devices
Hierarchy of Storage
Primary Storage
Secondary Storage
Tertiary Storage
Hard Disk Drive
Capacity and Access Speed
How Data is Organized in a Hard Disk
Partitioning
Optical Storage Technology
CD-R and CD-RW
DVD
External and Removable Storage

Computer Software
Computer Program
Copyrighted Software
Licensed Software
Types of Software
System Software
Programming Software
Application Software

Operating System
Duties of Operating System

Microsoft Office Applications


Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint

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