debate that electronic technology including computers and the Internet are one of the most important developments of recent times. Tasks that took days to complete and that demanded hundreds of man hours to effectively execute can now be easily done at the touch of a button. But the growing importance of technology is not without its drawbacks with probably the most major one being internet and computer enabled crime. The growing capability of computers and applications as well as the ever increasing
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What is a computer: A computer is an electronic device that executes the instructions in a program. A device that accepts data‚ processes the data in accordance with the stored program‚ generates results and usually consists of input‚ output‚ storage‚ Airthmatic logic and control units. A computer has four functions: a. accepts data Input: Data or information written into the computer by user The Information Processing Cycle b.processes data Processing: The calculations performed according
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Running head: Computers COMPUTERS BY Eunice 10/20/13 Introduction An English writer named Richard Braithwaite first recorded the word “computer” in his book entitled “The young man’s gleanings”. Computers are now the most common electronic device among individuals and businesses in the world. Computers serve as a means of solving sophisticated problems easily and quickly. Now the forensic science department also use computers in their investigations. And banks also stopped counting money
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Introduction to computer Basics Background This topic will discuss the introduction to the use of the computer in the business area‚ including the basic hardware and software concepts. Information technology (IT) is one of the key resources in the modern business environment. We have lived during the past 20 years in a period that has strongly emphasised the strategic importance of information technology. Consequently‚ those currently involved in management have a clear vision of the technology’s
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9-710-442 FEBRUARY 14‚ 2010 JAN W. RIVKIN Revitalizing Dell From the early 1990s until the mid-2000s‚ Michael Dell and his company thrived in the tumultuous personal computer industry. Revenue of Dell Inc. rose from $3.5 billion in 1993 to $55.9 billion in 2005‚ making Dell the world’s largest producer of PCs‚ while net income climbed from $149 million to $3.6 billion. In many of those years‚ Dell earned more on PCs than all of its main rivals combined‚ and among top vendors‚ only Dell
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fiercely competitive‚ and in 1996 (the base year for this case) Hostess‚ the market leader‚ had just over a 10% share. How do you relaunch an old weak brand into this snacking frenzy‚ when it has no product news‚ and is merely a good‚ old-fashioned potato chip? This paper describes how. The Lay ’s relaunch exceeded all objectives‚ and catapulted the brand to market leader in only 12 weeks. The relaunch is so recognized by Frito–Lay that the same strategy and creative‚ adapted to local needs‚ is being used
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best suited to advise other people about their careers. If you were great at interviewing candidates in the HR department at your last job‚ you could help people with their interview skills. On the other hand‚ you might be able to advise employers on how to interview to get the best employees. When it comes to counseling or coaching‚ a great personal story can be inspiring‚ and people will flock to your counseling services. Before beginning any career change or startup opportunity‚ you have to analyze
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Parts of the Computer & Their Functions Computers are assembled from several key components that make the computer functional‚ called hardware. While most computer users are primarily familiar with the monitor‚ keyboard‚ mouse‚ and other peripherals‚ the most important physical parts of a computer exist inside the case. CPU * The central processing unit processes all of the data that is accessed by the machine. In PCs the CPU‚ or microprocessor‚ is a small silicon chip located beneath the
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COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS SECTION A PART ONE MULTIPLE CHOICES: 1. (b) Two types. 2. (b) 1 or more input signals to produce output. 3. (d) Both (a) and (c). 4. (b) Non-volatile. 5. (c) Direct-access storage device. 6. (c) Multiple object program files of any software. 7. (d) None of the above. 8. (b) way in which the network’s nodes are linked together. 9. (a) World wide web 10. (a) General purpose electronic equipment for homes. PART TWO 1. WRITE A SHORT NOTES ON “THE OSI MODEL”
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size[edit] Microcomputers (personal computers)[edit] Microcomputers are the most common type of computers used by people today‚ whether in a workplace‚ at school or on the desk at home. The term “microcomputer” was introduced with the advent of single chip microprocessors. The term "microcomputer" itself is now practically an anachronism. These computers include: * Desktop computers – A case and a display‚ put under and on a desk. * In-car computers (“carputers”) – Built into a car‚ for
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