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- 3. 3 Objectives Recognize the importance of computer literacy Define the term computer and identify its components Explain why a computer is a powerful tool Recognize the purpose of a network Discuss the uses of the Internet and the World Wide Web Recognize the difference between installing and running a program Identify the various types of software Describe the categories of computers Determine how the elements of an information system interact Identify the various types of computer users Discuss computer applications in society Secretarial Management
- 4. 4 A World of Computers What is computer literacy? Knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses Computers are everywhere Secretarial Management
- 5. 5 How is a computer defined? What Is a Computer? Electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory The computer first, Accepts data such as raw facts, figures, and symbol then, Processes data into information (Data that is organized, meaningful, and useful ) finally, Produces and stores results Secretarial Management
- 6. 6 What is the information processing cycle? Input Process Output Storage Communication Secretarial Management
- 7. 7 The Components of a Computer What is an input device? Hardware used to enter data and instructions _____ Secretarial Management
- 8. 8 The Components of a Computer What is an output device? Hardware that conveys information to a user ______ Secretarial Management
- 9. 9 The Components of a Computer What is the system unit? Box-like case containing electronic components used to process data Secretarial Management
- 10. 10 What is the magical inside the black box? Memory card Sound Card Video Card Power Supply Secretarial Management
- 11. 11 The Components of a Computer What are two main components on the motherboard? Central Processing Unit (CPU) Also called a processor Carries out instructions that tell computer what to do Memory Temporary holding place for data and instructions Secretarial Management
- 12. 12 The Components of a Computer What is storage? Storage media Physical material on which data, instructions, and information are stored Storage device Records and retrieves items to and from a storage medium Holds data, instructions, and information for future use Secretarial Management
- 13. 13 Storage device What is a floppy disk? Thin, circular, flexible disk enclosed in rigid plastic shell A Zip® disk looks similar but has much greater storage capability (=170 floppy disk) Secretarial Management
- 14. 14 The Components of a Computer What is a hard disk? Provides much greater storage capacity than a floppy disk or Zip® disk Housed inside the system unit Secretarial Management
- 15. 15 The Components of a Computer What is a compact disc? Flat, round, portable metal disc CD-ROM CD-RW Capacity: 673~768 MB DVD-ROM DVD+RW Capacity:4.7 ~ 17.1 GB Secretarial Management
- 16. 16 The Components of a Computer What is miniature storage media? Digital cameras Handheld computers Portable, thin memory cards used in: Secretarial Management
- 17. 17 Why Is a Computer So Powerful? What makes a computer powerful? Speed Reliability Accuracy Storage Communications Secretarial Management
- 18. 18 One type is a modem Networks and the Internet What is a network? Enables a connection between computers Cables Cellular radio Telephone lines Satellites Communications Media Communications Device Collection of computers and devices connected together Secretarial Management
- 19. 19 To share Networks and the Internet Why do we need network? Resources Hardware devices Software programs Data To save time and money Information Secretarial Management
- 20. 20 Networks and the Internet What is a server? Manages the resources on a network A client accesses the resources on the server Secretarial Management
- 21. 21 Networks and the Internet What is the Internet? Worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of computers Secretarial Management
- 22. 22 Networks and the Internet Why do users access the Internet? 2. Information 3. Shopping 4. Banking and Investing 5. Classes 6. Entertainment 1. Communications Secretarial Management
- 23. 23 Networks and the Internet What is the World Wide Web (WWW)? A Web site is a collection of related Web pages A Web page contains text, graphics, sound, video, and links to other Web pages You can share information by creating Web pages or posting photos on a photo community Billions of documents, called Web pages, available to anyone connected to the Internet Secretarial Management
- 24. 24 Computer Software How do you install and run a software program? Step 1. Insert the program disc into the CD-ROM drive Step 2. Install the software program by instruction in the disc, then run the program Step 3. The program executes A program is a series of instructions that tells the computer what to do Secretarial Management
- 25. 25 Computer Software What is a graphical user interface (GUI)? Allows you to interact with the software using graphics and icons Controls how you enter data and how the screen displays information Secretarial Management
- 26. 26 Computer Software What is system software? Operating System (OS) is a set of programs that coordinates all activities among computer hardware devices and allows users to run application software Utility Programs allow the user to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing a computer, its devices or its programs Programs that control the operations of the computer and its devices Secretarial Management
- 27. 27 Computer Software What is application software? Presentation Graphics Spreadsheet Database Word Processing Programs that perform specific tasks for users Suite Popular software applications bundled together as a single unit Secretarial Management
- 28. 28 Computer Software What is a programmer? Someone who develops application or system software Programmer writes instructions to direct computer to process data into information Secretarial Management
- 29. 29 Categories of Computers What are the categories of computers? Personal computers (desktop) Mobile computers and mobile devices Midrange servers Mainframe computers Supercomputers Secretarial Management
- 30. 30 Personal Computers What are the two most popular series of personal computers? PC and compatibles use the Windows operating system Apple Macintosh uses the Macintosh operating system (Mac OS) Secretarial Management
- 31. 31 Personal Computers What is a desktop computer? Designed so all of the components fit on or under a desk or table Secretarial Management
- 32. 32 Personal Computers What is a notebook computer? Portable, small enough to fit on your lap(2 lbs to 9 lbs ) Also called a laptop Generally more expensive than a desktop computer Secretarial Management
- 33. 33 Handheld Computers What is a tablet PC? Resembles a letter-sized slate Allows you to write on the screen using a stylus Smaller version is the modular computer What are Web-enabled handheld computers? Allow you to check e-mail and access the Internet Web-enabled telephone is a “smart phone” Secretarial Management
- 34. 34 Handheld Computers What is a personal digital assistant (PDA)? Provides personal organizer functions Calendar Appointment book Address book Calculator Notepad Secretarial Management
- 35. 35 Servers What types of servers are there? Midrange server Powerful, large computer that supports up to a few thousand computers Mainframe Very powerful, expensive computer that supports thousands of computers Supercomputer The fastest, most powerful, most expensive computer. Used for applications requiring complex mathematical calculations Secretarial Management
- 36. 36 Elements of an Information System What are information system elements ? People Procedures Data Software Hardware Step 1. People develop procedures for processing data Step 2. People use software to enter data into computer (hardware) Step 3. Software processes data and directs hardware to store and or output information Secretarial Management
- 37. 37 Examples of Computer Usage What are five categories of computer users? Home Small Office/ Home Office (SOHO) Mobile Large Business Power Secretarial Management
- 38. 38 Examples of Computer Usage What software is available for a home user? • Web access • Entertainment • Communications • Personal finance management Secretarial Management
- 39. 39 Examples of Computer Usage Local area network (LAN) Productivity software Specialty software Web usage E-mail What software is available for a small office/home office (SOHO) user? Secretarial Management
- 40. 40 Hardware Examples of Computer Usage What is available for a mobile user? Software Productivity Presentation Personal information manager Notebook computers Handheld computers Web-enabled cellular phones Secretarial Management
- 41. 41 Examples of Computer Usage What are the needs of the large business user? Web access Public kiosk Telecommuting (Working from home) Network Productivity software Scheduling Secretarial Management
- 42. 42 Examples of Computer Usage What are the needs of a power user? Speed and large amounts of storage Types of power users Engineers Architects Desktop publishers Graphic artists Secretarial Management
- 43. 43 Computer Applications in Society What are some examples of computer applications in society? Education Finance Government Healthcare Science Publishing Travel Industry Secretarial Management