What is computer literacy?

 Knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses.

How is a “computer” defined?

 Electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its
own memory.

What is the “information processing cycle”?

 Series of input, input, process, output and storage activities performed by
a computer.

Input- Any data or instructions that your enter into a computer

Process- Manipulate the input (data) to produce output (information)

Output- Data that has been processed into information.

Storage- Area in a computer that can hold data and information

for future use.

Communication- The capability of communicating with other computers.

Hardware
Electric, Electronic and Mechanical components contained in a computer.

Software
Series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do.

Components of computer

Input devices Output devices System unit Storage devices Communication devices
Hardware Hardware that Container that Hold data, Hardware comp; that
used to enter conveys info contain the instructions, and enables a com: to send
data and to one or more electronic info of the com: & receive data,
instructions people components of for future use instructions and info.
com: used to
process data
Eg: Eg: Main comp; Storage media Eg: telephone lines,
Keyboard, printer, cables, network,
mouse, monitor, -processer(CPU) Storage device satellites
scanner, speakers, Eg: USB, hard
-Memory
camera, media player disk, floppy disk
 Advantages of using computer
Speed -process billions of operations in a
single second. Eg: compute, display
Reliability -rarely break or fail
Consistency-Garbage in garbage out
Storage -Keep data for future use
Communication-Share input, process, output and
storage
Disadvantages of using computer
Violation of Privacy-Personal records & identities
were not properly protected and can be stolen.
Public Safety -Shared personal information
allows others, to identify and locate owner.
Impact on Labor Force-Workers keeps their edu:
up to date and go to foreign jobs.
Health Risks -Prolong & improper computer
usage can lead to injuries or disorder.
Impact on Environment-Computer waste pollute
the environment, release toxic, mercury, lead

What is a “Network”?
Collection of computers and devices connected together.

What is internet?
Worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses,
government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.
Why do users access the Internet?
1. Communication
2. Information
3. Shopping
4. Banking
5. Entertainment
6. Education

What is a “Web?”
Billions of documents, called Web pages, available to everyone connected to the Internet.

Graphical user interface (GUI)?

-Allows you to interact with the software using text, graphics, and visual images such as icons.
-Controls how you enter data and instructions and how the screen displays information

Categories of computers
Personal Computers (desktop)
Mobile Computers and mobile devices
Supercomputers
Embedded Computers
Game Consoles
Servers
Mainframes
Elements of an Information System
Hardware
Software
Data
People
Procedures