COURSE TITLE: Application Tools in Business

COURSE CODE: ACC112

PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE:
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course deals with the fundamentals of computer system,
data processing concepts, development of computing device
leading to the networking principles, basic web page
development using MS Word, E-mail and Internet applications,
up to the complexity of using different windows based
application programs from the latest version of MS Office
programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
After the course, you are expected to:
Knowledge

a. Apply knowledge of computing, science, and mathematics appropriate to the discipline

b. Understand best practices and standards, and their applications

c. Analyze complex problems, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its
solution

d. Identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation and
administration of computer-based systems

e. Design, implement, and evaluate computer-based systems, processes, components, or programs to

meet desired needs and requirements under various constraints

f. Integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment effectively

g. Apply knowledge through the use of current techniques, skills, tools and practices necessary for the IT
profession
h. Function effectively as a member or leader of a development team recognizing the different roles within
a team to accomplish a common goal

i. Assist in the creation of an effective IT project plan

j. Communicate effectively with the computing community and with society at large about complex
computing activities through logical writing, presentations, and clear instructions

k. Analyze the local and global impact of computing information technology on individuals, organizations,
and society

l. Understand professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities in the utilization of
information technology

m. Recognize the need for and engage in planning self-learning and improving performance as a
foundation for continuing professional development

Values
1. Imbibe the importance of science and technology in the preservation of the
environment and the development of the Filipino nation
2. Critique human flourishing vis-à-vis the progress of science and technology such
that the student may be able to define for himself/herself the meaning of the good
life
3. Foster the value of a healthy lifestyle toward the holistic and sustainable
development of society and the environment

Skills
1. Creatively present the importance and contributions of computer and
technology to society
2. Enable to utilized all the IT tools for easy presentation and manipulation of
information
3. Illustrate how the social media and information age impact their lives

Application Tools in Business

Introduction to Computer
Module 1: Characteristics, Evolution and Generations of Computers
Module 2: Types and Application of Computer Networks
Word Processing
Module 3: Introduction to Word Processing Documents
Module 4: Editing, Modifying, and Organizing Structure
Module 5: Graphics Elements, Preview, and Print
Spreadsheet
Module 6: Working with Data, Calculations, and Appearance
Module 7: Filtering, Reordering, and Combining Data
 Module 8: Analyzing, Graphs, and Printing Worksheets
Presentation
Module 9: Create, Work, Slide Text
Module 10: Visual Enhancement and Review Presentation
Module 11: Add Enhancement, Animation, Audio, and Videos

COURSE CONTENTS:

MODULE 1
Module Title: CHARACTERISTICS, EVOLUTION AND GENERATIONS OF
COMPUTERS
Overview
The importance of the development of computers from the origin of the history of the
computers were discussed properly. The evolution and generations of computers
were also included in the discussion in module. Students will surely understand the
massive implications of computers in our daily lives.

Module Objectives
After Module 1, you are expected to:
• explain how the computers become an important tool in our society and vice
versa;
• identify the inventions and innovations that have changed the world throughout
history; and
• discuss advances in the different generations of computers and its impact to us.
 Module 1 Topic 1 Asian Times Pre-test
Name:________________________________________________ Score:__________
Section:___________ Instructor: ______________________Date:_______________

I. What do you think are the characteristics of computers? Enumerate your

answers.
1. High processing speed
2. Accuracy
3. Reliability
4. Versatility
5. Diligence

II. What do you think are the generations of computers? Enumerate your answers.
1. Generation 1- Vacuum Tube Computers
2. Geneartion 2- Transistor Computers
3. Generation 3- Integrated Circuits
4. Generation 4- Microprocessors
5. Generation 5-
A. Topic 1: Definition of Computers

Introduction:
A computer is a machine that can be instructed to carry out sequences of
arithmetic or logical operations automatically via computer programming. Modern
computers have the ability to follow generalized sets of operations, called programs.
These programs enable computers to perform an extremely wide range of tasks. A
"complete" computer including the hardware, the operating system, and peripheral
equipment required and used for "full" operation can be referred to as a computer
system. This term may as well be used for a group of computers that are connected and
work together, in particular a computer network or computer cluster.

Objectives:
After Topic 1, you are expected to:
 Understand what is computer hardware, software and peopleware
 demonstrate appreciation for the developments computer

Topic Contents

Computer Hardware Computer hardware includes the

physical parts of a computer, such as
the case, central processing unit
(CPU), monitor, mouse, keyboard,
computer data storage, graphics card,
sound card, speakers and
motherboard.

Types of hardware

In computing, an input device is a

piece of equipment used to provide
data and control signals to an
information processing system such as
a computer or information appliance.
Examples of input devices include
keyboards, mouse, scanners, digital
cameras, joysticks, and microphones.

An output device is any piece of

 computer hardware equipment which
converts information into human-
readable form. It can be text, graphics,
tactile, audio, and video. Some of the
output devices are Visual Display Units
i.e. a Monitor, Printer, Graphic Output
devices, Plotters, Speakers etc.

Computer Software Computer software, or simply software,

is a collection of data or computer
instructions that tell the computer how
to work. This is in contrast to physical
hardware, from which the system is
built and actually performs the work. In
computer science and software
engineering, computer software is all
information processed by computer
systems, programs and data. Computer
software includes computer programs,
libraries and related non-executable
data, such as online documentation or
digital media. Computer hardware and
software require each other and neither
can be realistically used on its own.

There are two main types of

software: systems software and
application software. Systems
software includes the programs that
are dedicated to managing the
computer itself, such as the operating
system, file management utilities, and
disk operating system (or DOS)

Computer Peopleware Peopleware is a term used to refer to

one of the three core aspects of
computer technology, the other two
being hardware and software.
Peopleware can refer to anything that
has to do with the role of people in the
development or use of computer
software and hardware systems,
including such issues as developer
 productivity, teamwork, group
dynamics, the psychology of
programming, project management,
organizational factors, human interface
design, and human-machine-
interaction.

Computer Data Data (treated as singular, plural, or as a

mass noun) is any sequence of one or
more symbols given meaning by
specific act(s) of interpretation. Data (or
datum – a single unit of data) requires
interpretation to become information.
To translate data to information, there
must be several known factors
considered. The factors involved are
determined by the creator of the data
and the desired information. The term
metadata is used to reference the data
about the data. Metadata may be
implied, specified or given. Data
relating to physical events or processes
will also have a temporal component. In
almost all cases this temporal
component is implied. This is the case
when a device such as a temperature
logger receives data from a
temperature sensor. When the
temperature is received it is assumed
that the data has a temporal references
of "now". So the device records the
date, time and temperature together.
When the data logger communicates
temperatures, it must also report the
date and time (metadata) for each
temperature.
Computer Process In computing, a process is the instance
of a computer program that is being
executed by one or many threads. It
contains the program code and its
activity. Depending on the operating
system (OS), a process may be made
up of multiple threads of execution that
execute instructions concurrently.
----------End of Topic 1----------

B. Topic 2: Characteristics of Computers

Introduction:

The importance of computers in our society can be seen in every aspect of our
lives. The rise in popularity of computers and the internet has completely changed our
society in the last 20 years. This is true for business as much as any other aspect of
our daily lives. Computers have even been responsible for entirely new business
concepts, and the internet has spawned countless new ways for small business
owners to create their own companies. It's not just high tech virtual companies that
are benefiting from computers and the internet; traditional brick-and-mortar stores are
finding multiple ways to increase their bottom line by using computer technology.
Objectives:
After Topic 1, you are expected to:
 Understand what are characteristics of computers
 demonstrate appreciation for the different type of characteristics

Topic Contents

High Processing Speed Processor cores and clock speeds

determine how much information can be
received at a time, and how quickly that
information can be processed on your
computer. The speed at which your
computer’s cores and clock speed work
 together is considered its processing
speed. Processor cores versus clock
speed.

Computer Accuracy Accuracy of a computer is consistently

high and the degree of accuracy of a
particular computer depends on the
instructions and the type of processor.

But for a particular computer, each and

every calculation is performed. For
example, the computer can accurately
give the result of division of any two
numbers up to 10 decimal places.

The accuracy of the result obtained from

computer mainly depends on the method
of programming and the way the results
are interpreted.

Computer is capable of doing only what is

instructed to do, faulty instructions for
processing the data automatically lead to
faulty results.

High accuracy implies small error, but

accuracy is contrasted with precision e.g.
three places of decimals properly
computed are less but more accurate that
four places of decimals containing an
error.
Computer Reliability
In computer networking,
a reliable protocol is a communication
protocol that notifies the sender whether
or not the delivery of data to intended
recipients was successful. Reliability is a
synonym for assurance, which is the
term used by the ITU and ATM Forum.
Reliable protocols typically incur more
overhead than unreliable protocols, and
as a result, function more slowly and with
 less scalability. This often is not an issue
for unicast protocols, but it may become a
problem for reliable multicast protocols.

Computer Versatility
Computer is versatile in nature. Multi-
processing features of computer makes it
quiet versatile in nature.
It can control a variety of jobs in various
field. The computer can performing any
job provided he had a set of program and
its related data. One moment, it is
preparing the results of particular
examination, the next moment it is busy
preparing electricity bills, and in between
it may be helping an office secretary to
trace an important letter in seconds.  
When a computer is engaged in
preparing financial statements, it may be
used for writing a letter or may be used
for playing game simultaneously.

Computer Diligence
Diligence: - It is a characteristic of
computer. Computers can work for many
hours continuously without taking any rest
and without decreasing its speed,
accuracy and efficiency. It is free from
tiredness,lack of concentration, fatigue
etc.2)Versatile: -Computer is a versatile
machine which can do varieties of task
such as simple calculation to a complex
and logical operation. It is used in various
fields for various purposes.
----------End of Topic 2----------

C. Topic 3: History of Computers

Introduction:
The following brief history of computing is a timeline of how computers evolved
from their humble beginnings to the machines of today that surf the Internet, play games
and stream multimedia in addition to crunching numbers. 1801: In France, Joseph
Marie Jacquard invents a loom that uses punched wooden cards to automatically weave
fabric designs.
Objectives:
After Topic 1, you are expected to:
 Understand what are history of computers
 demonstrate appreciation for the development in the history of computers

Topic Contents
----------End of Topic 3----------

D. Topic 4: Generations of Computers

Introduction:

The development of computer systems is normally discussed as the development over

different generations.
With the succession of different generations, came the advancement in computer
technology.

Objectives:
After Topic 1, you are expected to:
 Understand what are the different generations of computers
 demonstrate appreciation for each generation of computers

Topic Contents
Computer Generations
Let us now discuss the development in Computer Technology over the different
generations.
First Generation
 The period 1940 to 1956, roughly considered as the First Generation of
Computer.
 The first generation computers were developed by using vacuum tube or
thermionic valve machine.
 The input of this system was based on punched cards and paper tape; however,
the output was displayed on printouts.
 The first generation computers worked on binary-coded concept (i.e., language
of 0-1). Examples: ENIAC, EDVAC, etc.

Second Generation
 The period 1956 to 1963 is roughly considered as the period of Second
Generation of Computers.
 The second generation computers were developed by using transistor
technology.
 In comparison to the first generation, the size of second generation was smaller.
  In comparison to computers of the first generation, the computing time taken by
the computers of the second generation was lesser.

Third Generation
 The period 1963 to 1971 is roughly considered as the period of Third Generation
of computers.
 The third generation computers were developed by using the Integrated Circuit
(IC) technology.
  In comparison to the computers of the second generation, the size of the
computers of the third generation was smaller.
 In comparison to the computers of the second generation, the computing time
taken by the computers of the third generation was lesser.
 The third generation computer consumed less power and also generated less
heat.
 The maintenance cost of the computers in the third generation was also low.
 The computer system of the computers of the third generation was easier for
commercial use.
Fourth Generation
 The period 1972 to 2010 is roughly considered as the fourth generation of
computers.
 The fourth generation computers were developed by using microprocessor
technology.
  By coming to fourth generation, computer became very small in size, it became
portable.
 The machine of fourth generation started generating very low amount of heat.
 It is much faster and accuracy became more reliable.
 The production cost reduced to very low in comparison to the previous
generation.
 It became available for the common people as well.
Fifth Generation
 The period 2010 to till date and beyond, roughly considered as the period of fifth
generation of computers.
 By the time, the computer generation was being categorized on the basis of
hardware only, but the fifth generation technology also included software.
 The computers of the fifth generation had high capability and large memory
capacity.
 Working with computers of this generation was fast and multiple tasks could be
performed simultaneously.
 Some of the popular advanced technologies of the fifth generation include
Artificial intelligence, Quantum computation, Nanotechnology, Parallel
processing, etc.
 Module 1: Topic 1&2 Definitions and Characteristics of Computers
(Formative Assessment)

Name:_________________________________________ Score:_______________
Section:___________ Instructor: ___________________ Date:________________

I. Identification:
 Read each statement or question below carefully and fill in the blank(s) with the
correct answer. Answers may be more than one word.

___data____1. refers to the symbols that represent facts, objects, and ideas.
_processing_2. is the way that a computer manipulates data.
__computer software__3. is a collection of data or computer instructions that tell the
computer how to work. This is in contrast to physical hardware, from
which the system is built and actually performs the work.
___people___4. A software that manages computer hardware and software resources
___input device_5. A piece of equipment used to provide data and control signals to an
information processing system such as a computer or information
appliance.
___output device__6.  Any piece of computer hardware equipment which converts
information into human-readable form.
___________7. A program or group of programs designed for end users. 
_high processing speed__________8. The speed at which your computer’s cores and
clock speed work together is considered.
__versatility_________9. Multi-processing features of computer makes it quiet _______
in nature.
__diligence________10. Computers can work for many hours continuously without
taking any rest and without decreasing its speed, accuracy and
efficiency.

II. Modified True or False Direction:

Write TRUE if the statement tells a true idea but if it's false, underlined the word/s
that made the sentence wrong and write on the blank the word to make the sentence
correct.

____output_________1. Input device is any piece of computer hardware equipment

which converts information into human-readable form.
___true__________2. Information refers to the symbols that represent facts, objects,
and ideas.
___true__________3. Output device is a piece of equipment used to provide data and
control signals to an information processing system such as a
computer or information appliance.
___true__________4. Operating system is a software that manages computer
hardware and software resources.

___true__________5. Processing is the way that a computer manipulates data.

___versatile__________6. Multi-processing features of computer makes it quiet
diligence in nature.
___true__________7. Computers diligence can work for many hours continuously
without taking any rest and without decreasing its speed, accuracy and
efficiency.
___true__________8. The High processing speed at which your computer’s cores and
clock speed work together is considered.
___application system__________9. An Operating system is a program or group of
programs designed for end users. 
___true_________10. Software is a collection of data or computer instructions that tell
the computer how to work. This is in contrast to physical hardware,
from which the system is built and actually performs the work.

end Module 1 Topic 1 and 2 Post-test

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Module 1: Topic 3&4 History and Generations of Computers

(Formative Assessment)

Name:_________________________________________ Score:_______________
Section:___________ Instructor: ___________________ Date:________________
J. Identification:
Read each statement or question below carefully and fill in the blank(s) with the
correct answer. Answers may be more than one word.

___________1. Analytic engine was invented by __________.

___________2. The ______ generation computers were developed by using microprocessor
technology.
___blaise pascal________3. He invented the mechanical calculator called pascaline
___5th________4. The computers of the ______ generation had high capability and large
memory capacity
___stepped reckoner________5. Extended the Pascaline to do multiplication, division
and square roots
___3rd________6. The_____ generation computer consumed less power and also
generated less heat.
___difference ________7. Charles Babbage the father of computing designed and
develop the ____ engine.
___1st________8. The _____ generation computers were developed by using transistor
technology.
___________9. In 1833, Babbage designed the _________ engine.
___2nd_______10. The _______ generation computers were developed by using
vacuum tube or thermionic valve machine.

II. Modified True or False Direction:

Write TRUE if the statement tells a true idea but if it's false, underlined the word/s
that made the sentence wrong and write on the blank the word to make the sentence
correct.

_____________1. The third generation computers were developed by using

microprocessor technology.
_____________2. Stepped reckoner extended the Pascaline to do multiplication,
division and square roots.
_____________3. The first generation computers were developed by using vacuum
tube or thermionic valve machine.

_____________4. The second generation computers were developed by using

vacuum tube or thermionic valve machine.
_____________5. Analytic engine was invented by Charles Babbage.
_____________6. Charles Babbage the father of computing designed and develop the
Difference engine.
_____________7. The computers of the fifth generation had high capability and large memory
capacity
_____________8. The third generation computer consumed less power and also generated
less heat.
_____________9. The computers of the sixth generation had high capability and large
memory capacity
____________10. The second generation computers were developed by using transistor
technology.

end Module 1 Topic 3 and 4 Post-test

MODULE 1 TOPICS REFERENCES:

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