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Succeeding with Technology 4th ed > Why Study Computers and Digital Technologies?
What is a Computer?
Key Terms
Computer literacy Computer Technology Digital electronics device Bit Byte File Data Digitization Information Microprocessor Kilo, Mega, Giga, etc Hardware Software Personal computer Smart phone Synchronize Computing platform Server Supercomputer Kiosk Embedded computer
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Whats a Computer?
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A Computer is
A digital electronics device that combines hardware and software to accept the input Electronic of data, process and store instructions the data, and produce some useful output.
Tangible components
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Digital Technology
Technology refers to tools, materials, and processes that help solve human problems. Many of todays technologies fall under the classification of digital electronics.
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Digital Electronics
Digital electronics devices store and process bits electronically. A bit represents data using 1s and 0s Eight bits is a byte the standard grouping in digital electronics Digitization is the process of transforming information into 1s and 0s
For more on digitization: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digitization http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/analog-digital.htm http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/317
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Knowledge Worker
Todays well-equipped knowledge worker makes use of many digital technologies.
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Microprocessor
Sometimes called a chip or just a processor, combines microscopic electronic components on a single integrated circuit that processes bits according to software instructions.
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Synchronize
When you synchronize or sync two digital devices, you update the files shared between the devices so that both copies are up-to-date and identical.
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Computing Platform
A computers type, processor, and operating system define its computing platform.
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Special-Purpose Computers
A kiosk is a computer station that provides the public with specific and useful information and services.
The processor and operating system used in the Kindle allow users to connect to the Kindle store, where books, magazines, newspapers, and blogs are available to download for a fee.
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Mobile Media
Movies, television shows, and other video clips can be downloaded from the Web or transferred from DVD to the devices and displayed on the 3.8-inch screen.
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Wireless Networking
Wireless networks use radio signals rather than cables to connect users. Wi-fi is a popular wireless standard.
Wireless Campus
Wi-fi Access Point
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Computation
Computers were invented to compute calculate solutions to mathematical problems.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) deals with simulating human thought and behavior in computers.
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Automation
Automation involves utilizing computers to control otherwise human actions and activities.
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Communication
Computer systems control, support, or provide many forms of communication. E-mail Instant messaging Blogs Social networking
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Entertainment
Digital technologies not only enrich peoples entertainment experiences, but also have revolutionized entertainment distribution.
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Information
A Computer-based Information System (CBIS) uses these components to manage and distribute information.
Database is a collection of data stored on a computer and organized to meet users needs.
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Information Systems
Key Terms Information technology (IT) Systems development Transaction support system (TPS) Management Information System (MIS) Decision Support System (DSS) Expert System
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Information Systems
Systems development is the activity of creating or modifying existing information systems.
NASA scientists use management information systems to examine the data sent from Mars Rovers.
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E-Commerce
Transaction Processing System (TPS)
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Information Security
Information security refers to the protection of information systems and the information they manage against unauthorized access, use, manipulation, or destruction, and against the denial of service to authorized users. Hacker
an individual who subverts computer security without authorization.
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Chapter 1 Questions?
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