Chapter 1 Computer Programming

Discovering
Computers 2012
Your Interactive Guide
to the Digital World
Objectives Overview
Define the term,

Explain why computer, and
Describe the five
computer literacy describe the
components of a
is vital to success relationship
computer
in todays world between data and
information
Discuss the
Define the term,
advantages and
network, and Discuss the uses of
disadvantages that
identify benefits of the Internet and
users experience
sharing resources World Wide Web
when working with
on a network
computers
See Page 3 2
Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 1
for Detailed Objectives
Objectives Overview
Differentiate among
Distinguish between types, sizes, and Describe the role of
system software and functions of each element in an
application software computers in each information system
category
Explain how home

Discuss how society
users, small
uses computers in
office/home office
education, finance,
users, mobile users,
government, health
power users, and
care, science,
enterprise users each
publishing, travel, and
interact with
manufacturing
computers
See Page 3 3
for Detailed Objectives
A World of Computers
Computers are everywhere
Pages 4 - 5 4
Figure 1-1
What Is a Computer?
A computer is an electronic device,

operating under the control of
instructions stored in its own memory
Produces
Collects
Processin informat
data
g ion
(input)
(output)
Information Processing Cycle
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What Is a Computer?
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Figure 1-2
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 Hardware component that conveys information to one or

Device more people
Case that contains the electronic components of the

System Unit computer that are used to process data
Storage Records (writes) and/or retrieves (reads) items to and from

Device storage media
Enables a computer to send and receive data, instructions,
Communicati and information to and from one or more computers or
ons Device mobile devices
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The Components of a
Computer
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Figure 1-3
Advantages and Disadvantages
of Using Computers
Advantages of Disadvantages of
Using Computers Using Computers
Speed Health Risks
Reliability Violation of Privacy
Consistency Public Safety
Impact on Labor
Storage Force
Impact on
Communications Environment

Advantages and Disadvantages
of Using Computers
Green computing involves reducing the
electricity consumed and environmental
waste generated when using a computer
Strategies include:
Recycling
Regulating manufacturing processes
Extending the life of computers
Immediately donating or properly disposing of replaced
computers

Networks and the Internet
A network is a
collection of
computers and
devices connected
together, often
wirelessly, via
communications
devices and
transmission media

Figure 1-6
The Internet is a worldwide collection of

networks that connects millions of businesses,
government agencies, educational
institutions, and individuals
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Figure 1-7
People use the Internet for a variety of

reasons:
Communicate Research and Shop Bank and Online

Access Invest Trading
Information
Entertainmen Download Share Web

t Videos Information Application
Pages 12 - 13 13
Figure 1-8
A social networking Web site

encourages members to share their
interests, ideas, stories, photos, music,
and videos with other registered users
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Figure 1-9
Computer Software
Software, also called a program, tells

the computer what tasks to perform and
how to perform them
System Software
Operating system
Utility program
Application Software
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Figures 1-10 - 1-11
Computer Software
Installing is the process of setting up

software to work with the computer,
printer, and other hardware
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Figure 1-12
Computer Software
A programmer
develops software
or writes the
instructions that
direct the
computer to
process data into
information

Figure 1-13
Categories of Computers
Personal computers
Mobile computers and mobile devices
Game consoles
Servers
Mainframes
Supercomputers
Embedded computers

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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Figures 1-15 - 1-16
Mobile Computers and Mobile
Devices
Mobile
Mobile
Compu
Device
ter Personal computer Computing device
you can carry from small enough to
place to place hold in your hand
Examples include
Examples include
smart phones and
notebook
PDAs, e-book
computers,
readers,
laptop
handheld
computers,
computers,
netbooks, ultra-
portable media
thins, and Tablet
players, and
PCs
digital cameras
Devices
Notebook computer
Tablet PC
Smart phones and
PDAs
E-book reader
Pages 20 - 22 21
Figures 1-17 1-20
Devices
Handheld
computer
Portable media
player
Digital camera
Pages 22 - 23 22
Figures 1-21 1-23
Game Consoles
A game console is
a mobile
computing device
designed for
single-player or
multiplayer video
games

Figure 1-24
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
Figure 1-25
Mainframes
A mainframe is a
large, expensive,
powerful computer
that can handle
hundreds or
thousands of
connected users
simultaneously

Figure 1-26
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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Figure 1-27
Embedded Computers
An embedded computer is a special-

purpose computer that functions as a
component in a larger product
Home Process Computer
Consumer
Automation Automobiles Controllers and Devices and
Electronics
Devices Robotics Office Machines
Mobile and Thermostats Antilock brakes Remote Keyboards
digital Sprinkling Engine control monitoring Printers
telephones systems modules systems Faxes
Digital Security Airbag Power monitors Copiers
televisions monitoring controller Machine
Cameras systems Cruise control controllers
Video recorders Appliances Medical devices
DVD players Lights
and recorders
Answering
machines

Embedded Computers
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Figure 1-28
Elements of an Information
System
Hardwar
Software Data
e
Procedur
People
es

Elements of an Information
System
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Figure 1-29
Examples of Computer Usage
Home User Small Mobile User

Personal financial Office/Home Connect to other
management Office User computers on a
Web access network or the Internet
Look up information
Communications Transfer information
Send and receive e-
Entertainment Play video games
mail messages
Make telephone calls Listen to music
Watch movies
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Figures 1-30 1-32
Examples of Computer Usage
Power User Enterprise User

Work with Communicate
multimedia among
Use industry- employees
specific software Process high
volumes of
transactions
Blog
Pages 31 32 32
Figures 1-33 1-34
Computer Applications in
Society
Education
Finance
Government
Health Care
Pages 34 - 36 33
Figures 1-36 1-39
Computer Applications in
Society
Science
Publishing
Travel
Manufacturing
Pages 36 - 38 34
Figures 1-40 1-43
Summary
Basic computer Components of a

concepts computer
Many different
categories of
Networks, the computers,
Internet, and computer users,
computer software and computer
applications in
society
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Discovering

Define the term,

Explain how home

Computers are everywhere

A computer is an electronic device,

Information Processing Cycle

Page 6 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 1 5

Output Hardware component that conveys information to one or

Case that contains the electronic components of the

Storage Records (writes) and/or retrieves (reads) items to and from

Pages 6 - 8 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 1 7

Speed Health Risks

Reliability Violation of Privacy

Consistency Public Safety

Pages 9 - 10 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 1 9

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Pages 10 - 11 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 1 11

The Internet is a worldwide collection of

People use the Internet for a variety of

Communicate Research and Shop Bank and Online

Entertainmen Download Share Web

A social networking Web site

Software, also called a program, tells

Installing is the process of setting up

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Mobile computers and mobile devices

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A personal computer can perform all

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A supercomputer is the fastest, most

An embedded computer is a special-

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Home User Small Mobile User

Power User Enterprise User

Basic computer Components of a

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