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Introduction to Computers
Computer Applications
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What is a Computer?An electronic machine that
can Receive data Process data Produce results Store the results for future
use
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VocabularyData - a collection of raw unprocessed facts, figures and symbolsInformation - data that is organizedInput - any data the user enters into the computerOutput - data that has been processed into information (comes out)Storage - area that can hold data for future use
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Input, Output, or Storage?
SpeakerMonitorKeyboardHard disk driveMicrophoneDigital CameraPrinter ScannerPDA/
Smartphone
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Types of Computers
Personal Computers (microcomputer or desktop computer)
first in 1977Notebook computers—Type of
personal computerHandheld computers—iPad,
tabletMainframes—used by thousands
of people at the same time in large organizations, can fill several rooms
Internet Appliances (Net Books)—internet access
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Computer System/Information SystemHardware
Equipment that can be touchedKeyboard, mouse, monitor
SoftwarePrograms that give computer
directionsWindows, Word, PowerPoint
DataInformation that goes into the
computer—text, graphics, numbers
User (YOU!)
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Hardware Components of a Computer
System Unit (processing, memory and storage) Also called a chassis or CPU
Keyboard
Monitor
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Types of Software
System• Controls the
operation of the computer and its devices (OS)
• Interface between the user and the computer
Application• Programs that
perform specific tasks for users
Utility• Fix computer
problems• Virus protection
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Ways to Store Information
Floppy Disk (1.44 MB) Zip (100-750MB) CD-RW (700 MB) CD-R (700 MB) DVD (4.7-17 GB) Hard Disk (40 GB ) Thumb/Flash Drive (256 MB
)
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Data Communications
Computers transmitting data from one to anotherSender
Computer sending message
ReceiverComputer getting message
ChannelWay the message is carried
(phone line, cable…)
ProtocolRules or language of the
transfer(http://) hypertext transfer
protocol
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Networks
Collection of computers connected to share information and resourcesLAN - Local Area Networks
Our room or Our school district
WAN – Wide Area NetworkInternet
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InternetARPANET (Predecessor of the
Internet) Developed by governmentFirst message sent 1969
Terms to know:E-mail
Electronic Mail
IntranetPrivate for a company or
organization’s internal use
Extranetcomputer network that allows
controlled access from the outside, for specific business or educational purposes
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Application Software File ExtensionsWord processing (Word) .doc2007 .docxSpreadsheet (Excel) .xls2007 .xlsxDatabase (Access) .mdb2007 .accdbPresentation graphics (PowerPoint) .ppt2007 .pptx
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The End
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