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This document provides an introduction to using computers. It discusses the basic components of a computer, including input/output devices, the system unit, storage devices, and communication devices. It also outlines different categories of computers like personal computers, mobile devices, servers, mainframes, and embedded computers. Examples are given of how computers are used in various contexts like education, finance, and publishing.

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Chapter 01 - Edited by Hanin

This document provides an introduction to using computers. It discusses the basic components of a computer, including input/output devices, the system unit, storage devices, and communication devices. It also outlines different categories of computers like personal computers, mobile devices, servers, mainframes, and embedded computers. Examples are given of how computers are used in various contexts like education, finance, and publishing.

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Chapter One

Introduction to
Using Computers

Computer and
Information
Processing

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Lecturer

Hanin Binti Abdul Rahman

MSc (Information Technology) BCS (Computer Networking)


Email: [email protected]
Room U134

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Evaluation

• Assignments : 20%
• Project : 15%
• Quizzes : 10%
• Attendance, Attitude & Participation : 5%
• Test : 20%
• Final : 30%

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Lecture Outline
• Why computer literacy is vital to success in
today’s world
• The Components of a Computer
• Types of Computers
• Elements of an Information System
• Example of Computer Usage

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A World of Computers
• Computers are everywhere

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What Is a Computer?
• A computer is an electronic device, operating
under the control of instructions stored in its own
memory

Collects Produces
data Processing informatio
(input) n (output)

Information Processing Cycle

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What Is a Computer?

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The Components of a Computer
• A computer contains many electric, electronic, and
mechanical components known as hardware
Input Device • Allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer

Output Device • Hardware component that conveys information to one or more people

• Case that contains the electronic components of the computer that


System Unit are used to process data

Storage Device • Holds data, instructions, and information for future use

Communications • Enables a computer to send and receive data, instructions, and


Device information to and from one or more computers or mobile devices

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The Components of a Computer

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Categories of Computers
Personal computers

Mobile computers and mobile devices

Game consoles

Servers

Mainframes

Supercomputers

Embedded computers

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Personal Computers
• A personal computer can perform all of its input,
processing, output, and storage activities by itself
• Two popular architectures are the PC and the
Apple
– Desktop computer

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Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices

Mobile Mobile
Computer Device
Personal computer Computing device
you can carry from small enough to
place to place hold in your hand

Examples include Examples include


notebook smart phones,
computers, laptop portable media
computers, and players, and digital
netbooks cameras

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Game Consoles
• A game console is a
mobile computing
device designed for
single-player or
multiplayer video
games

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Servers
• A server controls access
to the hardware,
software, and other
resources on a network
– Provides a centralized
storage area for
programs, data, and
information

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Mainframes
• A mainframe is a large,
expensive, powerful
computer that can
handle hundreds or
thousands of connected
users simultaneously

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Supercomputers
• A supercomputer is the fastest, most powerful
computer
– Fastest supercomputers are capable of processing
more than one quadrillion instructions in a single
second

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Embedded Computers
• An embedded computer is a special-purpose
computer that functions as a component in a
larger product
Consumer Home Automation Process Controllers Computer Devices
Automobiles and Office Machines
Electronics Devices and Robotics

• Mobile and • Thermostats • Antilock • Remote • Keyboards


digital • Sprinkling brakes monitoring • Printers
telephones systems • Engine control systems • Faxes
• Digital • Security modules • Power
televisions monitoring • Airbag monitors
• Cameras system controller • Machine
controllers

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Embedded Computers

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Elements of Information System
Hardware

Procedures Software

People Data

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Elements of an Information System

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Examples of Computer Usage

Home User Small Office/Home Mobile User


• Personal financial management Office User • Connect to other computers on
• Web access • Look up information a network or the Internet
• Communications • Send and receive e-mail • Transfer information
• Entertainment messages • Play video games
• Make telephone calls • Listen to music
• Watch movies

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Examples of Computer Usage

Power User Enterprise User


• Work with multimedia • Communicate among
• Use industry-specific employees
software • Process high volumes
of transactions
• Blog

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Computer Applications in Society

Education
Finance
Government
Health Care
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Computer Applications in Society

Science
Publishing
Travel
Manufacturing
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Chapter 1
Summary
1) Basic Computer Concept
2) Components of a computer
3) The different categories of computers and
computer applications in society

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Reference
1) Shelly, G.B., Cashman, T.J. & Vermaat, M.E.
(2010).Discovering Computers 2010. Course
Technology.

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