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CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION ABOUT
BASIC COMPUTER
CONCEPTS
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Chapter Outlines
Introduction
Definition of a computer
What does a computer do?
Physical parts of a computer
Areas where computers are used
Communications Devices
Computer Software
Networks
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Introduction
Information and communication plays an important
role in our day to days activities. It has become a
common practice to find information based
systems in banks, government agencies, and
entertainment industry and media houses. To adapt
to the ever changing technological world, one
needs to be knowledgeable and competent user of
computer based technologies. What is a Computer?
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Definition of a computer
Processor
Control Unit/Arithmetic Logic Unit
Input
Devices
Memory
Output
Devices
Storage Devices
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Input Devices
Any hardware component that allows you to
enter data, programs, commands, and user
responses into a computer
Input Device
Examples
Keyboard
Mouse
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Output Devices
Output devices make the information resulting
from processing available for use
Output Device Examples
Printers
Impact
Nonimpact
Photo
Display
Devices
CRT
LCD
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Storage Devices
Removable
Floppy disk, or diskette
Compact Disc CD-R, CDRW, CD-ROM
DVDs DVD-ROM, DVDR, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM
Flash disk/USB drive
Non-Removable
Hard disk
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Communications Devices
A communications device is a hardware
component that enables a computer to send
(transmit) and receive data, instructions, and
information to and from one or more computers
Communications occur over transmission
media, such as telephone lines, cables, cellular
radio networks, and satellites
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COMPUTER SOFTWARE
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Application Software
Word Processing
Spreadsheet
Presentation Graphics
Database
Contact Management
Utility Software anti-virus,
data backup, and file
compression
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NETWORKS
A network is a collection of computers and
devices connected together so users can share
data and resources
A local area network (LAN) connects computers
in a limited geographic area
A wide area network (WAN) covers a large
geographical area.
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Web Browsers
Internet Explorer built into Windows
Netscape the oldest browser; an all-round
communications package for the Internet; free
at http://www.netscape.com
Opera free version available at
http://www.opera.com
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http://www.yahoo.com
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