The Role of Computers in Modern Life (cont.) Our relationship with computers has grown alongside that evolution. For many‚ computers are now a vital part of almost every aspect of their daily routine. They are as important in business are they are in leisure time. Most offices are now run using Microsoft Office‚ a software program designed to cater for the core needs of running a business. Social networking on sites such as Facebook and Twitter offer opportunities to connect with ‘friends’ across
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The computer is one of the most brilliant gifts of science. This device was originally developed by Charles Babbage. Most countries have developed fast due to computerization. Writing a program is essential for a computer. Speed‚ accuracy‚ reliability‚ and integrity are the main characteristics of a computer. Many of the routine activities today at home and in business are done by computers. The computer has proved a friend and servant of science‚ technology and industry. Most offices‚ shops‚ factories
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Hardware: physical components that make up a computer system (keyboard‚ mouse) Software: programs that control the computer system with 2 types Systems software: allow the hardware to run properly Applications software: allow the user to do specific tasks Components of Computer Systems A computer is made up of hardware and software with: Input devices (inputting the data into the computer)- keyboard‚ mouse Output devices (data output from a computer)- monitor‚ printer Secondary storage devices-
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A $150 billion dream is how the demographic of teens is described in PBS’ “Merchants of Cool”. The role that society has given to the media to dictate youth culture has become one of the most lucrative conquests corporations are battling over today. Much like empires throughout history‚ media empires today have found their ‘Africa’. This paper is an examination of this silent‚ bloodless conquest through two different sociological lenses. First we will consider the effect of media in youth’s culture
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MBA 5401 Unit I Question 6 What are the basic components and types of computer systems? Provide some descriptions with your examples. The basic components of all computer systems whether they are microcomputers or supercomputer all contain six basic building blocks: input‚ output‚ memory‚ arithmetic/logical unit‚ control unit and files. A computer system needs input devices for entering data into the computer for processing. The most common input devices are keyboards and mice. Input devices
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IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPUTER BASED MATERNITY DATABASE SYSTEM (CASE STUDY OF POLY CLINIC ASATA HOSPITAL‚ ENUGU) PRESENTED TO THE COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT‚ HOSPITAL OF TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY (I.M.T) ENUGU BY Lucky Mba CS/N2004/097 IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF ORDINARY NATIONAL DIPLOMA (O.N.D.) AUGUST‚ 2004 APPROVAL PAGE We hereby certify that this project Design and Implementation of a Computer based maternity database system system. (case study
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Introduction This project is developing an application for computer based training system. This application is suitable for the administration and operation department of a company. Other than this‚ this computer training system is focusing on the use of scanners. It cost lower and employee of the company can use the application or have the training at anywhere. The application also has some quiz session for trainees. Besides that‚ the application also does have the instruction to use scanner. The
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3 ➢ Overview of Operating System ➢ Components and functions of operating systems………………………….........4-5 ➢ Different versions of Windows…...………………………………………………....6 ➢ Installation of Windows Operating Systems ➢ Procedures to install Windows………………………………………………………7 ➢ Methods of supporting operating systems………………...……………………...8 ➢ Possible concerns when installing and maintaining operating systems………..8 ➢ Troubleshooting and
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BACKGROUND Information system (IS) is the study of complementary networks of hardware and software that people and organizations use to collect‚ filters‚ and process‚ create‚ and distribute data. The study bridges business and computer science using the theoretical foundations of information and computation to study various business models and related algorithmic processes within a computer science discipline. Computer information system (CIS) is a field studying computers and algorithmic processes
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1. | What is an operating system? | | An operating system is a program that acts as an intermediary between the user and the computer hardware. The purpose of an OS is to provide a convenient environment in which user can execute programs in a convenient and efficient manner. It is a resource allocator responsible for allocating system resources and a control program which controls the operation of the computer hardware. | 2. | Why paging is used? | | Paging is solution to external
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