Alaa Ayman Ibrahim

Topic ListHardware and SoftwareComputer ComponentsStorage DevicesEFTBanking and PayrollDatabasesSpreadsheetsHealth and SafetyInternetSocial networksComputer protection POSEFT at POSChip-n-PinOnline, batch and real-time processing.

Computer ComponentsMicro processorsRAMROMCPUMother boards

Computer HardwareInput Devices:KeyboardMouseScannerOCRMICRJoystick

Output devices:MonitorPrinterSpeaker

Hardware and SoftwareSoftware: the intangible part of the computer which allow it to boot and function.

Hardware: the tangible part of the computer which allow the user to use and operate the computer.

What a hardware is

Difference between them

Uses (and importance) of each

Examples

Storage DevicesFlash DrivesFloppy DisksMemory CardsDVDCDHard DrivesTheir advantages and disadvantagesTheir capacity limits

DatabasesHow to start a databaseHow to create a queryHow to create a reportHow to adjust the page formatHow to add data to a databaseHow to search for information in a databaseHow to create a summary reportHow to automatically calculate certain data in a query.How to change data type in a query

SpreadsheetsHow to create a spreadsheetHow to calculate data using formulasHow to import tables from other spreadsheetsHow to create tablesHow to lock the cell reference ($)How to set up a table to automatically calculate new dataHow to link 2 tables togetherHow to automatically fill codes from a table into the otherUsing excel to set up a stock control spreadsheet.

Health and SafetyWhat they areTheir relation to ICTProblems associated with themSolutions to those problemsBest conditions to use a computer.

Health and Safety: ExamplesHealth problems and solutions:wrist injury wrist padback problems proper 5-wheel chaireye strain screen filter

Safety issues:overloaded power sockets overload protection (multiple socket power plug)electric fire fire extinguisherwire trip wire boxblocked fire exit keep objects away from exit.

Online, batch and real-time processingOnline processing is finishing a transaction one at a time (e.g.: ATM Transactions)Batch is collecting a group of data and processing it all at one go (e.g.: check processing)Real-time is when there is an output after a certain input. It happens on the spot (e.g.: greenhouse monitoring system)

Banking What banking isCheque processingCould be both online and batch processingOnline bankingIts advantages and problemsTelecommunication in bankingIts advantages and drawbacks.

PayrollPayment processPay slip go to bank checks accounts deducts amount from employer gives it to employee updates system.Its advantages and drawbacks.

EFTElectronic Funds TransferHow it works:Inserts electronic card enters pin code checks data validation permits access enters amount to be drawn checks availability of amount permits withdrawal amount is deducted from the customers account.Advantages and disadvantages of EFTEncryption to secure it.

InternetWhat it isHow does it help usHow it has been developed (Web 1.0 Web 2.0)WikisBlogsAdvantages and disadvantages.

Social NetworksExamples of social networks.Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.What it is.How it has helped in communication.Its advantages and disadvantages.Cyber bullying and hacking.

Computer SecuritySoftware that protect the computer systemViruses, worms, trojans, malware, spyware, phishing, pharming and hacking.Definitions and examples of each.Differences between phishing and pharming.Types of hackingWays to enhance a computers security.

POSPoint-Of-SalesHardware used at POS: (dot-matrix printer, keyboard, monitors, barcode scanners)How POS worksBarcodes of products.

Chip-n-PinAdvantages and disadvantagesHow it worksThe chip memory which saves dataDifferences between it and magnetic strip cardAdvantages of chip-n-pin over magnetic strip card.

EFT at POSHow it is used.Its advantages and disadvantages.Any databases usedAny spreadsheets usedAutomatic re-orderStock control

What I am happy withStock controlEFT and POSBanking and payrollHealth and safetyComputer componentsSocial networks.

What I need help WithHardware and softwareInternetDatabasesSpreadsheetsComputer securityStorage devices.

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