Computer Science Chapter 1
Chapter One
Why computers matter to you
Why should you become computer literate? * Computer literate: being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations, and you know how to use them * Benefits * Become a knowledgeable consumer * Computer literate employees are sought after * Can take advantage of future technology
Becoming a savvy computer user and consumer
What Does it Mean? * Avoid hackers and viruses * Protecting your privacy * Understand the real risks * Able to separate the real privacy and security risks from things you don’t have to worry about * Using the internet and web wisely * Avoid online annoyances * Being able to maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot your computer * Being literate means knowing which technologies are on the horizon and how to integrate them into your home when possible
Being prepared for your career * Information technology (IT): is a field of study focuses on managing and processing info and the automatic retrieval of info including; computers, telecommunications, and software * In 2030 computers will displace 60% of human employees
Computers in todays careers
Retail: Working in a Data Mine * Data mining: the process of searching huge amounts of data with the hope of finding a pattern * Opens the door to more detail * Allows retailers to respond to consumer patterns * Allows you to keep track of the purchase consumers are making, and their geographic data, past buying history and lists of items they examined but didn’t purchase
Business: Data on the Go * Maxicode: specifically designed, scannable sticker that resembles and inkblot and contains all the important info about the package * Bluetooth technology: a type of wireless communication to transmit scanned data through radio waves to a terminal * UPS enables customers to track their purchases, and can make informed decisions about
Why computers matter to you
Why should you become computer literate? * Computer literate: being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations, and you know how to use them * Benefits * Become a knowledgeable consumer * Computer literate employees are sought after * Can take advantage of future technology
Becoming a savvy computer user and consumer
What Does it Mean? * Avoid hackers and viruses * Protecting your privacy * Understand the real risks * Able to separate the real privacy and security risks from things you don’t have to worry about * Using the internet and web wisely * Avoid online annoyances * Being able to maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot your computer * Being literate means knowing which technologies are on the horizon and how to integrate them into your home when possible
Being prepared for your career * Information technology (IT): is a field of study focuses on managing and processing info and the automatic retrieval of info including; computers, telecommunications, and software * In 2030 computers will displace 60% of human employees
Computers in todays careers
Retail: Working in a Data Mine * Data mining: the process of searching huge amounts of data with the hope of finding a pattern * Opens the door to more detail * Allows retailers to respond to consumer patterns * Allows you to keep track of the purchase consumers are making, and their geographic data, past buying history and lists of items they examined but didn’t purchase
Business: Data on the Go * Maxicode: specifically designed, scannable sticker that resembles and inkblot and contains all the important info about the package * Bluetooth technology: a type of wireless communication to transmit scanned data through radio waves to a terminal * UPS enables customers to track their purchases, and can make informed decisions about