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Chapter1
What You Will Learn Becoming Fluent with Computers
EDUCATION
NOT FUTURE?
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PRODUCTIVITY
COMPUTING
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Understanding the Computer
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Input
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Processing
Arithmetic Logic
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Output
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Storage
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How Computers “Think”
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The Information Processing Cycle
Input Processing Output Storage
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Using Computers Responsibly
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Computer System
Hardware Software
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Hardware
Hardware is the computer’s physical components.
The components include:
Input devices– Enable users to enter data into the
computer for processing.
Processing circuitry– Components located in the
system’s case that transform data into
information.
Output devices– Peripherals that show the results
of processing.
Storage devices– Used to store all the programs
and data that the computer uses.
Communication Devices– Used to move data
between computers.
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Input: Transforming Data into Information
Key Terms
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Processing: Transforming Data into
Information
Key Terms
Random Access
Memory– RAM
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Output: Displaying the Information
Key Terms
Monitors– Display processing results on a screen.
Cathode ray tube– Monitor similar to televisions.
Flat-panel displays (LCD)– Monitor that uses liquid
crystal diodes.
Monitor
Printer
Speakers
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Storage: Holding Programs and Data for
Future Use
Key Terms
Storage media– Includes all types of storage media.
Magnetic storage media– Uses magnetically sensitive
material.
Optical storage media– Uses a laser beam to scan pits
etched into a disc.
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CD / DVD
Storage Devices Hard Drive
Drive
Zip
Drive Micro Drive
Tape
Drive
Jazz
Drive
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Communications Devices
Key Terms
Computer network– Two or more computers
linked by some type of connection.
Modem– Enables access to other computers by
way of a telephone line.
Network interface card (NIC)– Enables computers
to connect to each other in a limited geographic
area.
Local area network (LAN)– Computers connected
to each other within a building or group of
buildings.
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Communications Devices
Modem
Network Interface
Card– NIC
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Types of Computers
Workstation
Desktop– PC, Microcomputer
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Introducing Software
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System Software
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Types of Operating Systems
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Command-Line Interface
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Graphical User Interface (GUI)
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Application Software
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Software Suite
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The Internet
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Internet Services
World Wide Web– (WWW) Electronic commerce– (e-commerce)
Instant messaging
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Chapter 1 Summary cont.
6. A computer system is composed of hardware and
software.
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