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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number and title| HND in Computing and Systems Development | 02-Computer Systems| Assignment title|Computer Systems – Unit 2 | In this assignment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria.Indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found | Criteria reference|To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to:||Task no.||Evidence| P2.1.1|Explain the role of computer systems in differentenvironments||T1.1||| P2.1.2|Explain the
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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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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 systems may be classified into the following groups: 1 - The supercomputers are extremely fast computers that are used in scientific research for their ability to do large amount of calculations and store large amount of data. One use of these computers is weather forecast because of the large amount of calculations involved. 2 - Mainframe computers allows several thousands of users at any time. They are used by government companies‚ airline companies for bookings‚ insurance companies
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Running Head: THE LEADER OF THE FUTURE Chantell Hilliard Post University The Leader of the Future BUS 508 December 15‚ 2012 Professor Carolyn Shiffman Table of Contents Executive Overview…………………………………………………….…...3 Challenges for future leaders…………………………………………….…..4 Blueprint for dynamic planning………………………………………….…..4 Areas of focus for leaders of the future…………………………………..…..5 Lessons from past leadership…………………………………………..….….7 Future Generational Workforce………………..………………………..……8
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HISTORY OF COMPUTERS Historical records will tell us that man has invented three types of devices to assist him in calculating and processing data. These devices could be classified into: a) Manual-mechanical b) Electromechanical c) Electronic 2000 BC - MECHANICAL COMPUTER THE ABACUS * Computations are done by sliding beads on a wire arranged on a tray. Came from the Greek word abax meaning flat surface John Napier(1617) – Logs and Bones * a Scotsman‚ invented
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known and popularly used types of computer software. These software come in the form of tools that assist a programmer in writing computer programs. Computer programs are sets of logical instructions that make a computer system perform certain tasks. The tools that help programmers in instructing a computer system include text editors‚ compilers and interpreters. Compilers translate source code written in a programming language into the language which a computer understands (mostly the binary form)
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Plan : Introduction to Computers Teacher Name: Toni Padgett Grade: Grade 9-10 Subject: Vocational Ed. Topic: Our World of Computers Content: What is a computer? -Components -Power -Networks and the Internet -Categories of Computers -Computer Applications in Society Goals: To help students understand the relevance of computers in our society. To help students understand the vaious components of the computer. To help students understand the power of a computer. To help students understand
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started to read the poem “In my computers” by Alan P. Lightman‚ I did not understand what the author wanted the readers to understand; however‚ I reread it several times and I started to figure out several thoughts. One of the first thoughts that came into my mind was that he is obviously talking about technology‚ but he is talking way beyond technology. He is talking about the distinctive programs that computers share today with us humans. The programs that today computers share are not common and definitely
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