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Office 2003Introductory Concepts and
Techniques, 2nd Edition
M i c r o s o f t
Essential Introduction to Computers
Mr.DowningComputer Information Systems
Essential Introduction to Computers, 6th Edition
What Is a Computer?
• A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data (input), process the data according to specified rules (process), produce results (output), and store the results (storage) for future use
Essential Introduction to Computers, 6th Edition
What makes a computer so powerful?
SPEED A computer can do billions of actions per secondRELIABILITY Failures are usually due to human error, one way or anotherSTORAGE A computer can keep huge amounts of data and is easily organized
Essential Introduction to Computers, 6th Edition
What Are the Components of a Computer?
1.Input2.Memory3.Storage4.Processor
5.Output
Input
Memory
Storage
Processor
Output
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volunteers!
Essential Introduction to Computers, 6th Edition
Information Processing Cycle (4 basic functions of a computer)
• Input• Processing• Output• Storage
• Example: Report Card
Essential Introduction to Computers, 6th Edition
Input Devices
• Any hardware component that allows you to enter data, programs, commands, and user responses into a computer
• Examples??
Essential Introduction to Computers, 6th Edition
Processor
• Also called CPU (Central Processing Unit)• Interprets and carries out the basic
instructions that operate a computer• 2 parts
– Control unit interprets instructions– Arithmetic/logic unit performs arithmetic and
logical processes
Essential Introduction to Computers, 6th Edition
Output Devices
• Output devices make the information resulting from processing available for use
• Output Device Examples??
Essential Introduction to Computers, 6th Edition
Storage Devices
• Used to store instructions, data, and information when they are not being used in memory– Floppy disk– Hard disk– CD/DVD (ROM, R, RW)
– Tape– Flash drive
Essential Introduction to Computers, 6th Edition
Memory
• Also called RAM (Random Access Memory)
• Temporarily stores instructions waiting to be executed by the processor, data needed by those instructions, and the results of processed data
• Kilobyte, megabyte, gigabyte• Byte = 1 memory location ex. the letter A
Essential Introduction to Computers, 6th Edition
System Unit
Essential Introduction to Computers, 6th Edition
Computer Mobile Devices
• PDA (personal digital assistant)
• Notebook computer• Smartphone• Pocket PC
Essential Introduction to Computers, 6th Edition
It’s Your Turn! Find a partner.
• Computers are everywhere. Watching TV, driving a car, using a charge card, ordering fast food, and typing a term paper all involve interactions with computers. Make a list of every computer you and your partner can recall that you encountered over the past week.
• Create a timeline of at least 10 milestones/major advances in computer technology.
• Who were some of the major contributors to computer technology (individuals, organizations, corporations)? List at least 4 and describe what they did.
• How have businesses and our personal lives been affected by computer technology?
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