PRELIM COMPUTER What is a Computer? A computer is an electronic machine that can be programmed to accept data (input)‚ process it into useful information (output)‚ and store it in a storage device for future use Characteristics of a Computer •It’s a machine. •It is electronic. •It is automatic. •It can manipulate data. •It has memory •It has logical function Capabilities of a Computer • Speed • Accuracy • Repetitiveness • Storage • Programmable Limitations of a Computer • Cannot operate without
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Computer technology permeates most aspects of our lives. The ability to use computer technology and to evaluate electronic information has become a basic skill for most of people. In most places of business‚ a computer is standard. In the bank they use computers to look up for account information. They use computers in the auto repair shop to assess the cars. We can’t find books in the library by looking in a card catalog — we must use a computerized database. Doctors’ offices utilize computers
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During the Windows startup process‚ the computer may stop responding (hang)‚ and you may receive the following error message: *** Hardware Malfunction Call your hardware vendor for support *** The system has halted *** One of the following error messages may also be included: NMI: Parity Check / Memory Parity Error NMI: Channel Check / IOCHK
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Lab – Data Analysis and Data Modeling in Visio Overview In this lab‚ we will learn to draw with Microsoft Visio the ERD’s we created in class. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this learning unit you should be able to: ▪ Understand the concept of data modeling ▪ Develop business rules ▪ Develop and apply good data naming conventions ▪ Construct simple data models using Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs) ▪ Develop entity relationships and define
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Data Collection Methods OBSERVATIONS Observation is a primary method of collecting data by human‚ mechanical‚ electrical or electronics means with direct or indirect contact. As per Langley P‚ “Observations involve looking and listening very carefully. We all watch other people sometimes but we do not usually watch them in order to discover particular information about their behavior. This is what observation in social science involves.” Observation is the main source of information in the
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ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER SYSTEM Computer System Is a complete‚ working computer. The computer system includes not only the computer‚ but also any software and peripheral devices that are necessary to make the computer function. 1. Hardware 2.Software 3.Peopleware / Live ware HARDWARE It is best described as a device that is physically connected to your computer or something that can be physically touched. INPUT DEVICE –any device that allows the person to communicate information to the computer / gives
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Today computers have been important factor to society because of the way they are used towards education‚ government‚ internet‚ and etc. Most of the people want to buy a computer to be able to us internet. With internet you could chat with people all over the world‚ research information‚ buy and order supplies‚ food‚ computers‚ movies‚ clothing‚ and etc‚ so having internet in computers is very helpful for many. Computers have been tremendously beneficial to the educational system since the style
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Computer Science vs. Computer Engineering Moving from High School to college is often a rollercoaster on the mind of most students. After the appliance and acceptance process‚ we then encounter a bigger question: What will our major be? As a computer and technology lover‚ I had a hard time understanding and choosing between computer science and computer engineering; even though I already knew that I wanted to study computers. People often think that studying computer science is the same as studying
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Task-1 Aim: To Identify the peripherals of a computer‚ components in a CPU and its functions. Draw the block diagram of the CPU along with the configuration of each peripheral and submit to your instructor. Description of the Computer Components: "computer" is a collection of devices that function as a unit. The most basic collection includes a Computer CPU‚ a Monitor‚ a Keyboard‚ and a Mouse. The Computer CPU is normally a rectangular box that sits on your desktop (called a "Desktop Case")
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Uses of Computers in different Fields Our daily encounters with and dependence upon technology is almost invisible as it takes the shape of electronic climate control system‚ wireless communication systems such as phones and pagers‚ automatic tellers to dispense money. Magnetically striped cards to facilitate consumer transactions‚ cable and satellite television‚ auto mobiles and mass transit. Free trade agreements have led to globalization of commerce and scientific debate about global
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