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Objectives• Compare the types of computers• Describe the components of a computer system• Describe input and output peripheral devices• Examine data representation and the ASCII code• Define memory and storage• Identify the hardware and software that are used
for data communications and to establish a network connection
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Objectives• Explain how Internet access, e-mail, and the
World Wide Web affect the use of computers• Describe potential security threats to computers
and protection methods• Discuss the types of system software and their
functions• Identify popular application software• Describe how data is shared among different
types of application software
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What Is a Computer?• A computer is an electronic device that accepts
information and instructions from a user, manipulates the information according to the instructions, displays the information in some way, and stores the information for retrieval later
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Types of Computers• Personal computers (PCs)• Desktop computers• Notebook (laptop) computers• Tablet PCs• Handheld computers• PDA (personal digital assistant)• MP3 players• Mainframe computers• Supercomputers
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Computer Systems• Includes computer hardware and software– Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer– Software refers to the intangible components of a computer
system, particularly the programs, or lists of instructions, the computer needs to perform a specific task
• The design and construction of the hardware of a particular computer is referred to as its architecture or configuration
• The technical details about each component are called specifications
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Processing Hardware• The motherboard is the
main electronic component of the computer– Circuit board which
controls the specific functions
– It has the processing hardware
XPProcessing Hardware• The microprocessor is
one of the most important pieces of processing hardware on the motherboard– Also called CPU (Central
processing Unit)– Transistor and electronic
circuits on a silicon chip• Cards are removable
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XPProcessing Hardware• Microprocessor Speed:– Clock speed: Is measured in MHz (million
cycles per second) or GHz (billion cycles per second)
– Word Size (number of bits processed per second)
– Dual and Single core processor• Two processors on single chip• One Processor on single chip
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Input and Output• The data or instructions you type into the
computer are called input• The result of the computer processing your input
is referred to as output• Peripheral devices accomplish input and output
functions
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Input Devices• You use an input device, such as a keyboard or a mouse,
to input data and issue commands– Keyboard
• Ergonomic
– Pointing device• Controls the pointer• Mouse
– Scroll wheel
• Trackball• Touch pad• Pointing stick
– Scanner
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Output Devices• Output devices show you
the results of processing data– Monitor
• Flat panel• LCD• CRT
– Printer• Laser• Inkjet• Dot matrix
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Data Representation• Binary digits (bits)• A series of eight bits is called a byte– Kilobyte (KB or K)– Gigabyte (GB)– Terabyte (TB)
• ASCII– American Standard Code for Information Interchange
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Memory• Random access memory (RAM)–Volatile memory• Constantly changing as computer is on
– SDRAM• Synchronous dynamic RAM (synchronized with
processor)
XPMemory• Cache memory (RAM cache or CPU cache)– Special high speed memory chip on motherboard – Frequently and recently accessed data and
commands are stored here
• Virtual memory– Simulates additional RAM
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Memory• Read-only memory (ROM)– BIOS (Basic Input Output System)• Basic functionality like motherboard instructions, recognize
peripherals, and start boot process
– Nonvolatile memory
• Complementary metal oxide semiconductor memory (CMOS)– Semipermanent memory– Hardware memory changes if hardware changed– Stores date and time
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Storage Media• A computer file is a named collection of stored
data• An executable file contains the instructions that
tell a computer how to perform a specific task• A data file is created by a user
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Storage Media• Magnetic media– Hard disk
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Storage Media– Tape– Floppy disk
• Optical storage device– CD– DVD– CD-R– CD-RW– CD-ROM
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Storage Media• Flash memory– Flash memory cards– USB flash storage device– USB drive (flash drive)
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Data Communications• The transmission of text, numeric, voice, or video
data from one computer to another or to a peripheral device is called data communications– Sender and receiver– Channel– Protocol– Device driver (driver)
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Data Bus• This path between the microprocessor, RAM,
and peripherals is called the data bus• Controller card• Expansion card• Expansion slot
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Networks• A network connects one computer to other
computers and peripheral devices, enabling you to share data and resources with others
• Network interface card (NIC)• LAN• WAN• WLAN• PAN• WiMax
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Telecommunications• Telecommunications means communicating
over a comparatively long distance using a phone line or some other data conduit– Modem• Digital and analog signals
– DSL
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The Internet• The Internet is the
largest network in the world, connecting millions of people– Electronic mail– World Wide Web
• Web page• Web site
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Security Threats on Your Computer• Security refers to the steps a
computer owner takes to prevent unauthorized use of or damage to the computer– Malware
• Viruses– Antivirus software
• Spyware• Adware
• Firewall• Phishing• Pharming
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System Software• System software
manages the fundamental operations of your computer– Operating system
• System resource• Multitasking
– Utilities– Programming Languages
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Application Software• Application software enables you to perform
specific computer tasks, such as document production, spreadsheet calculations, and database management– Document production software
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Application Software– Web site creation and management software– Spreadsheet software– Database management software
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Application Software• Presentation software