Education‚ Inc. All rights reserved. Multiple-choice Questions For each of the following questions‚ choose the letter of the one best response. Chapter 1 1. The two principal catalysts for the Information Age have been 1. books and pamphlets. 2. computers and communication networks. 3. movie theaters and public parks. 4. newspapers and magazines. 5. radio and television. 2. Which statement best supports the conclusion that society can control whether to adopt a new technology? 1. No new nuclear power
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WHAT IS A COMPUTER Computer can be defined as an electromechanical device which accepts and process data‚ following a set of instructions called programs‚ thereby giving the result of processing accurately and efficiently to the end users. computer COMPUTER HARDWARE: The physical computer and its component are referred to as hardware devices. These are computer components that one can see and touch. It includes the memory that stores data and program instructions;
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Different Computer Users The sound of the keyboard typing away and the clicking of the mouse throughout the night has become a normal occurrence in every American household. Staying up until three or four in the morning‚ knowing school starts at nine AM is a characteristic of many computer users today. Since the invention of the computer‚ life has become much easier for humans. With the birth of the Internet communications‚ people now have limitless possibilities around the world
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It is an undeniable fact that computers have had an enormous impact on the 21st century. Computers have introduced today’s society to “instant getification‚” a term which represents how people are able to shop‚ listen to their favorite songs‚ find an old friend or get information on virtually anything they desire at the touch of a mouse click. Long gone are the days of depending on phonebooks‚ encyclopedias or the Dewey Decimal system; and rightfully so‚ especially when there is Google. Despite the
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Importance of Computer Literacy Computer literacy is having up to date knowledge of computers and their capabilities. One of the more popular aspects of the computer is the use of the internet. The internet is a worldwide collection of networks that links millions of businesses‚ government agencies‚ educational institutions‚ and individuals. It was originally started by the Pentagon for scientists and military to put information and their studies on a network that was easily shared with one another
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Computer Proposal Dolinda Baker ITS 310 – Introduction to Computer Based Systems Colorado State University – Global Campus Manish Patel February 10‚ 2013 I am proposing to use the Vostro 270 Mini Tower for the standard business class machine for this small business. I believe that this system will accomplish all the needs of the business at a low cost. I chose this system because of the different specifications mixed with the fact that it also includes a monitor. The specifications are listed
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ITD 1213 Hardware Systems Grade _______ Instructor: Mike. Pierce Steven Harmon: Research Computer Components: Due Date: 09/17/2011 Research Computer Components The Five Components of the PC are: 1. System Unit - The main part of a personal computer. The system unit includes the chassis‚ microprocessor‚ main memory‚ bus‚ and ports‚ but does not include the keyboard or monitor‚ or any peripheral devices. A system unit is sometimes called a box or main unit. 2. Monitor - A
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Software information COMPUTER THREATS • CYBERCRIME is formally defined as any criminal action perpetrated primarily through the use of a computer. • CYBERCRIMINALS are individuals who use computers‚ networks‚ and the Internet to perpetrate crime. • The existence of cybercrime means that computer users must take precautions to protect themselves. TYPES OF CYBERCRIME • The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) processed more than 336‚000 complaints related to Internet crime in 2009 in the
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The computer is one of the most important inventions in the 20th century‚ which has changed our lives since it was first introduced. It is undeniable to say that the computer has resulted in both positive and negative effects which must be addressed accordingly. To begin with‚ the computer has contributed to our lives in many beneficial ways. The main use of computers is to help us store and organize information even tons of files within hard disk drives. Thanks to the advancement in technology
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Pros and cons of computers Computers were invented many years ago‚ but we began to use them recently. The technical progress is constantly developing. People always create new computer technologies. The computer has become a part of our daily life. Many people use computers at work‚ school‚ and at home‚ but we have not yet realized the advantages and disadvantages of the computer. On the one hand‚ computers help us and make our life easier. We can solve many problems using them. We can buy clothes
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