Lecture 1 PDF

Technology for Success: Computer Concepts
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Module 1
Impact of Digital Technology
Lesson Objectives
• Explain the evolution of society’s
reliance on technology
• Develop personal uses for technology
to help with productivity, learning, and
future career growth
• Explain the role of technology in the
professional world
The Evolution of Reliance on Technology
• Outline the history of computers
• Explain the impact of the “Internet of Things” and embedded computers
• Discover uses for artificial intelligence
• Explore the impact of virtual reality
Outline the History of Computers
• First generation – used vacuum tubes
• Next generation – replaced vacuum tubes with transistors
• 1960s – integrated circuits
• 1971 – microprocessor
• 1970s and 1980s – the personal computer (pc) gained popularity
“Internet of Things”/Embedded Computers
• Internet of Things (IoT)
o Processors are embedded in many
products (smart devices), which
communicate via the Internet or wireless
networks
• Embedded computers
o Have a specific purpose
o Small and have limited hardware but
enhance the capabilities of everyday
devices
Discover Uses for Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• The technological use of logic and prior experience to simulate human
intelligence
• Capabilities
o Speech recognition
o Virtual reality
o Logical reasoning
o Creative responses
Explore the Impact of Virtual Reality
• Virtual Reality (VR) - The use of
computers to simulate a real or
imagined environment that appears as a
three-dimensional (3-D) space.
• Augmented Reality (AR) - A type of VR
that uses an image of an actual place or
things that adds digital information to it.
Personal Uses for Technology
• Use technology in daily life
• Use technology to enhance productivity and learning
• Use technology to assist users with disabilities
• Apply green computing concepts to daily life
Use Technology in Daily Life
Artificial Intelligence
• Virtual assistants, video games,
navigation apps, security, etc.
• Natural language processing –
computers interpret and digitize
spoken works and commands
(digital assistants, for example)
Use Technology to Enhance Productivity
• Robotics
o Useful in situations where it is
impractical, dangerous, or
inconvenient to use a human
o Robotic arms and cameras can assist
surgeons
• Enterprise computing—each
department of a large company uses
technology specific to its function
Technology to Assist Users with Disabilities
• Laws
o Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
o Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA)
• Technologies
o Screen readers
o Alternative text (alt text)
o Captioning and speech recognition software
o Input devices for people with physical
disabilities
Green Computing Concepts
• Green Computing
• Reducing electricity and environmental
waste generated from technology
o ENERGY STAR program
o Recycling products
o Using paperless communications
o Telecommuting
Technology in the Professional World (1 of 2)
• Explore technology careers
• List the ways that professionals might
use technology in the workplace
• Explain the ways that teachers might
use technology in K-12 education
• Explain how various transportation
services utilize technology to their
advantage
Technology in the Professional World (2 of 2)
• Explain the ways that technology assists the world of healthcare
• Describe the ways that technology has impacted the world of manufacturing
• Explain the ways that professions might use technology in higher education
• Explore how you might prepare for a career in technology
Explore Technology Careers (1 of 2)
• Software and apps
• Technology equipment
• IT departments
• Technology service and repair
• Technology sales
• IT consulting
Explore Technology Careers (2 of 2)
• System development
• Web marketing and social media
• Data storage, retrieval, and analysis
• Information and system security
Use Technology in the Workplace
• Working remotely
o Telecommuting
o Use of smartphones, the Internet, the cloud
• Intelligent workplace
• Some companies use a BYOD (bring your own device) policy
• Online collaborative productivity software
Technology in K-12 Education
• Social networking
o Promote school events
o Work cooperatively on group projects
o Teach concepts, such as anti-bullying
• Intelligent classroom – technology is used to facilitate learning and
communication
Technology in Transportation
• Package tracking
• Drivers use GPS technology to avoid
traffic and hazardous conditions
• Automated vehicles
Technology in Healthcare
• Physicians use computers to monitor patients’ vital signs and research
symptoms and diagnoses
• Mobile health (mHealth)
o Healthcare professionals—access health records
o Patients—monitor conditions and treatments
• Medical monitoring devices
• 3-D printers
Technology in Manufacturing
• Computer-aided manufacturing
(CAM)—streamlines production and
allows for shipping products more
quickly
o Robots perform work that is too
dangerous, detailed, or monotonous
for people
• Part ordering through computers
• Monitor assembly lines and
equipment with machine-to-
machine (M2M) communications
Technology in Higher Education
• Learning Management System (LMS)—web-based training, allows
students to:
o Check progress on a course
o Take practice tests
o Exchange messages with instructors or other students
o Take classes and earn degrees online
• Ebooks—students can read and access content, such as videos, from
devices
Preparing for a Career in Technology
• Professional online presence
o Upload resume
o Proofread everything
o Professional social networks
• Certifications
o Demonstrates knowledge in a
particular area (software, hardware,
operating systems, etc.)
o Requires a commitment of time and
money
Module 3
Computer Hardware
Lesson Objectives
• Categorize the various types of computer hardware
• Demonstrate familiarity with input and output devices
• Maintain hardware components
Categorize the Various Types of Computer
Hardware (1 of 2)
• Define each component of computer hardware
• Visually identify types of computer hardware
• Explain how computers represent data
• Explain the benefits of internal, external, and cloud-based storage solutions
Categorize the Various Types of Computer
Hardware (2 of 2)
• Explain the pros and cons of using different types of computer, including all-
in-ones, tablets, mobile devices, and desktop computers
• Determine which hardware features are personally necessary to consider
when purchasing a computer
Define Each Component of Computer Hardware (1 of 3)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
• A complex integrated circuit consisting of millions of electronic parts and is
primarily responsible for converting input (data) into meaningful output
(information)
• Data travels in and out of the CPU through a bus
• Machine cycle
Computer Memory
• Responsible for holding data and
programs as they are being processed by
the CPU
• Random access memory (RAM)
o Virtual memory
o Swap file/paging file
• Read-only memory (ROM)
o BIOS
o Power-on self test (POST)
o Firmware
Input and Output Devices
• Input device: communicates instructions and commands to a computer
o Examples: keyboard, mouse
• Output device: conveys information from the computer to the user
o Examples: speakers, printers
Visually Identify Types of Computer Hardware (1 of 2)
Common Types of RAM
Table 3-1: Types of RAM
Type of RAM Description Volatile or nonvolatile

Dynamic RAM (DRAM) Memory needs to be constantly recharged or Volatile
contents will be erased
Static RAM (SRAM) Memory can be recharged less frequently than Volatile
DRAM, but can be more expensive than DRAM
Magnetoresistive RAM Memory uses magnetic charges to store Nonvolatile
(MRAM) contents, and can retain its contents in the
absence of power
Flash memory Fast type of memory that typically is less Nonvolatile
expensive than some other types of RAM, and
can retain its contents in the absence of power
Visually Identify Types of Computer Hardware (2 of 2)
Storage Devices
• Designed to store data for extended periods of time
• The type and amount of data helps to determine the most appropriate
storage device to use
Figure 3-5: Storage devices
Explain How Computers Represent Data
Binary System
• Bit
• Byte
• Text coding scheme
o ASCII
o Unicode
Storage Solutions (1 of 2)
Hard Drives
• Internal hard drives
o Magnetic hard disk drives (HDDs)
o Solid State Drive (SDD)
• External hard drives
o USB flash drive
o Optical media
Storage Solutions (2 of 2)
Cloud Storage
• Storing electronic files on the Internet instead of a local computer
• Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox
Pros and Cons of Different Types of Computers (1 of 3)
Desktop Computer
• Typically consists of a system unit, monitor, keyboard, and mouse
• More powerful, more storage
• Hardware components can be easily upgraded
All-in-one Computer
• Monitor and system unit are housed together
• Take up less space and easier to transport
• Typically more difficult to service or upgrade
• More expensive than desktops
Mobile Device
• Portable or handheld computing device
• Tablet
• Less powerful
• Not upgradeable
Hardware to Consider When Purchasing a
Computer (1 of 3)
Table 3-2: Factors to consider in buying a computer
Consideration Questions
Platform • Do I need to use software that requires a
specific platform?
• Does the computer need to be compatible with
other devices I own that use a particular
platform?
Hardware • Do I require specific hardware to perform
intended tasks?
• How much data and information do I plan to
store on the computer?
Hardware • Will the tasks I perform or software I want to
specification run require certain hardware specification?
Form factor • Will I be using this computer in one location, or
will I need to be mobile?
Add-on- • What additional devices will I need to perform
devices my intended tasks?
Computer (2 of 3)
Table 3-3: Evaluating system requirements
Specification Recommended solution
Different processor Identifying the program or app with the greater processor requirement and select a
requirements computer with a processor that meets or exceeds the requirements
Different memory Identifying the program or app with the greater memory requirements and select a
requirements computer with a memory type and capacity that meets or exceeds this requirement.
Computers with as little as 4 GB of memory are great for basic web browsing and
very basic productivity tasks, while computers with as much as 32 GB are often used
for virtual reality applications, high-end-gaming, and other intensive tasks.
Different storage Add the storage requirements for each program or app you want to use, and select a
requirements computer with the storage capacity that exceeds the sum of all storage requirements.
Other differing In most cases, identify the program or app with the greater requirement and select a
hardware requirements computer that at least meets or exceeds this requirements.
Computer (3 of 3)
Demonstrate Familiarity with Input and Output
Devices
• Experiment with input devices
• Experiment with output devices
• Explain how to install computer hardware
Experiment with Input Devices (1 of 2)
Input Devices
• Keyboard
• Pointing device
o Mouse
o Touchpad
o Trackball
• Touchscreen/multitouch screens
Experiment with Input Devices (2 of 2)
• Pen Input • Game controller
o Stylus o Joystick
o Digital Pen o Gamepad
• Microphone o Dance pad
• Cameras/webcams o Wheel
• Scanner o Motion-sensing controller
Experiment with Output Devices
Output Devices • Printers
• Speakers o Ink-jet
• Headphones o Laser
o Earbuds o Multifunction device (MFD)
o Headsets o Mobile
• Projectors o Plotter
• Voice synthesizer o 3-D
How to Install Computer Hardware
Installation
• Ideal location
• Check for all necessary components
• Free from damage
• Connect all components and accessories,
then connect power
• Turn on computer, follow on-screen steps
• Peripherals
o Plug-and-play
o Device driver
Maintain Hardware Components
• Measure the performance of computer hardware
• Explain how to troubleshoot problems with hardware and peripherals
• Explain the necessary steps to maintain computer hardware
• Explain how to restore a device and its associated hardware and software
Measure the Performance of Computer Hardware
Computer Performance
• Processor clock speed
• Bus width/word size
• Benchmark
Troubleshooting Hardware Problems (1 of 4)
Common Hardware Problems
• Device does not turn on
• Battery issues
• Computer issues a series of beeps when turned on
• Operating system does not run
• Monitor does not display
• Keyboard/mouse does not work
• Wet keyboard no longer works
• Speakers do not work
• Hard drive makes noise
• Fan issues
• Device is too hot
• Cannot read from optical disc
• External drive not recognized
• Program/app does not run
• Virus/malware
• Slow performance
• Screen damage
• Touchscreen unresponsive
• Liquid damage
• Wireless network issues
• Bluetooth issues
• Mobile phone reception
• Printer issues
Steps to Maintain Computer Hardware (1 of 2)
Regular Maintenance
• Clean display with damp cloth
• Clean keyboard with compressed air
• Keep air vent free of dust and debris
• Media is clean, free of debris
• Keep environment temperature controlled
Steps to Maintain Computer Hardware (2 of 2)
Regular Maintenance
• Protect from power fluctuations
o Uninterruptable power supply (UPS)
o Surge suppressor
• Keep free space on hard drive
• Keep away from clutter/dust
• Regularly back up data
• Use protective cases for media
Restoring a Device (1 of 2)
Restoring the Operating System
• Backup files
• Follow system steps for restore
Restoring a Device (2 of 2)
Display issues
• Ensure monitor is properly connected
• Try monitor on different system to isolate
• Try different power/video cables
• Video card issues
• Update drivers
o Update feature of operating system
o Download drivers from manufacturer website
Module 5
Software and Apps
Lesson Objectives
• Explain how apps are used in daily computing life
• Use common features of productivity apps
How Apps are Used in Daily Computing Life
• Describe the purpose of each key type of app
• Explain the differences between native and web apps
• Summarize current trends in app development
The Purpose of Each Key Type of App (1 of 4)
• Application software: programs that help
you perform specific tasks when using
your computer or device
o Productivity apps: allow one to create
documents for business and personal use
Graphics and media apps: allow one to
interact with digital media
o Personal interest apps: give one tools to
pursue interests
o Communications apps: provide tools for
sharing or receiving information
o Device management apps: provide tools
for maintaining a computer or device
Types of Apps
• Local applications: installed on the
computer’s hard drive
• Portable apps: run from removable
storage, such as an external hard drive or
from the cloud
• Web apps: programs accessed over the
Internet, in a browser, or on a mobile
device
• Mobile apps: apps that you access on a
smartphone or tablet
App Features
• Represented on the desktop by an icon
or tile
• Can be run by double-clicking or tapping
• Open in a window
• Have menus that give options to access
different features of the program
• Have buttons to click or tap to give
commands or perform actions
• Some are available as both a web and a
mobile app and can synchronize data
Mobile Apps
• Touch the screen to interact with mobile apps
• Use an on-screen keyboard to enter
information
• Many mobile devices come preinstalled with
apps
• You can organize apps into groups by
category
• Apps are represented by icons on your
screen
• An app store is used to find and download
apps
The Differences Between Native and Web Apps (1 of 3)
Native Apps
• An app written for a specific operating system and installed on a computer or
mobile device
• Can take advantage of specific features of the devices on which they are
installed
• Many require an Internet connection to provide full functionality. Some can
run offline and will store information on your device until they can
synchronize with the cloud.
Web Apps
• Accessed by visiting a website in a
browser
• A mobile app is a web app that runs on
a mobile device
• Mobile web apps often have a
responsive design
• Many developers prefer web apps since
they run on all devices
• Some apps are available both as native
and web apps
Pros and Cons of Mobile Apps
Table 5-2: Pros and cons of mobile apps
Pros Cons
Mobile web apps can be created quickly Mobile web apps are not as fast and
compared to native apps. have fewer features than native web
apps or desktop apps.
You can access your information on the Poorly designed apps can turn people
go. away.
Voice input and smart on-screen Typing using a small on-screen
keyboard simplify interactions. keyboard can be cumbersome.
Current Trends in App Development
• Mobile first design
o Developers build apps to work on mobile
devices first because they have more
restrictions
o Requires designers to streamline how
people interact with their apps by placing
content first and providing a simplified user
experience
• Developers use cross-platform
development tools
• Mobile commerce, or m-commerce, apps
let you use your mobile device to make
online purchases of goods and services
Use Common Features of Productivity Apps (1 of 2)
• Understand the features of common productivity suites
• Use word processing software for basic word processing functions
• Use spreadsheet software to manage basic workbooks
• Use presentation software to create and share basic presentations
Use Common Features of Productivity Apps (2 of 2)
• Use database software to manage basic databases
• Use graphics software
The Features of Common Productivity Suites (1 of 2)
Productivity Suite
• Versions to install on a computer, mobile device, or run in the cloud in a
browser
o Web and mobile versions are often simpler and contain the most basic and
popular features
• Some are free, and some require you to purchase a license or subscription
• Storing documents in the cloud allows for collaboration
The Features of Common Productivity Suites (2 of 2)
Popular Productivity Suites
Table 5-3: Popular productivity suites
Microsoft Office Apple iWork G Suite OpenOffice
Operating system Windows, macOS macOS, iOS, or web ChromeOS or web Windows,
supported or web apps apps apps Linux, macOS
Word processor Microsoft Word Pages Google Docs Writer
Spreadsheet Microsoft Excel Numbers Google Sheets Calc
Presentation Microsoft Keynote Google Slides Impress
PowerPoint
Database Microsoft Access Base
Email Microsoft Outlook Apple Mail Gmail
Online version Office Online iWork for iCloud G Suite
Cloud storage Microsoft OneDrive iCloud Google Drive
Word Processing Software (1 of 5)
Key Features
• Create documents, a collection of
one or more pages
• When you open the program, a blank
document appears
o The screen displays an insertion
point and scroll bars
o Offers a variety of options to create
and format the document
• Document management tools
protect and organize files
Personal and Professional Uses
Table 5-4: Uses of word processing
Who uses word To create
processing
Business executives, office Agendas, memos, contracts, proposals,
workers, medical reports, letters, email, newsletters,
professionals, politicians personalized bulk mailings and labels
Personal users Letters, greeting cards, notes, event
flyers, check lists
Students Essays, reports, stories, resumes, notes
Conference promoters and Business cards, post cards, invitations,
event planners conference tent cards, name tags, gift
tags, stickers
Web designers Documents for publishing to the web
after converting them to HTML
Formatting
• Format text by changing font type, size, style, color, and special effects
• Specify a document’s margins and the page orientation
• Specify styles for a document’s title, headings, paragraphs, quotes, and
more
• Many productivity suites offer built-in templates for creating different kinds
of documents
Table 5-6: Additional document formatting options
Use this features When you want to
Alignment Align paragraphs at the left margin, right margin, or center of the page
Graphics Add photos, pictures, logos, charts, or screenshots to your document to add visual appeal
Headers and Footers Display information such as a document title, author’s name, or page number at the top or bottom of
each page
Hyperlinks Direct readers to related documents, email addresses, or websites online
Line spacing Specify how much “white space” appears before, between, or after each line of text (measured in
points)
Lists Display a list of items preceded by numbers or a system called a bullet
Mail Merge Create and send customized letters or email messages that are personalized with the recipient’s name
and other information
Margins Specify the region of the page where text will appear, measured from the left, right, top, and bottom
edges of the page
Reference Create a bibliography containing citations to reference articles in a research paper
Tables Organize text in rows and columns
Manage Documents
• Offers tools to edit, share, protect, and save documents
• Copy text and graphics from one document (or spreadsheet or database) to
another
• By storing documents in the cloud, you can share documents with several
people who can read, edit, and comment on the same document at the same
time
o You can restrict access to a document by providing a view-only link or read-
only access
Spreadsheet Software (1 of 4)
Spreadsheets
• Let you interact with numbers, charts,
graphics, text, and data
• Can perform calculations on data stored in
a grid of cells and recalculate values
automatically when the data changes
• Worksheets are laid out in a grid of rows
and columns; they use letters to identify
each column and consecutive numbers to
identify each row
• A cell is the location formed by the
intersection of a column and a row
Key Features
• Formatting tools to change a worksheet’s
appearance
• Page layout and view features
• Printing features
• Web capabilities to share workbooks online,
add hyperlinks, and save worksheets as
webpages
• Developer tools to add customized functions
• Tools to analyze data
Formulas and Functions
• Formulas, or computation rules, calculate values using cell references,
numbers, and arithmetic operators
• A function: a predefined calculation
o Built-in and custom functions
• Argument: information necessary for a formula or function to calculate an
answer
o Absolute reference
o Relative reference
Analyze Data
• Conditional formatting
• Sort and filter data
• Use what-if analysis
• Use trendlines or sparklines and pivot tables
• Automate worksheets with macros
• Create charts
Presentation Software (1 of 6)
Key Features
• Can help organize content and create professional-looking digital slide
shows
o Each slide has a specific layout based on its content, and each layout has
predefined placeholders for these items
• Display presentations in different views
• Add main points as a bulleted list, graphics, or images
• Provide design ideas
• Spelling check, formatting, researching, sharing, and publishing online
Table 5-10: Adding content to slides
Slide content How to enter Provides
Text in paragraph or bulleted Click a placeholder and type, or copy and paste Content; most programs offer a
list text from another file, or insert text from a variety of bullet styles, including
document file. number and picture bullets
Graphics such as line art, Click a content placeholder, draw directly on the Illustrations to convey meaning
photographs, clip art, drawn slide, or copy and paste a graphic from another and information for the slide
objects, diagrams, data tables, file. content
and screenshots
Media clips, such as video and Click a content placeholder and choose a file, or Media content to enhance a slide
audio, including recorded insert the file directly onto a slide by recording it. show
narrations
Links Click content placeholder, copy and paste links Links to another slide, another
from a website or type the link directly. document, or a webpage
Embedded objects Click menu commands or a content placeholder External files in a slide
Charts Link or embed a worksheet or chart from Excel Graphic display of data to support
or create a chart directly within PowerPoint your presentation
Formatting Features
Select a presentation design
Format text
Set a slide’s dimensions, aspect ratio, and orientation
Change text direction and align text
Resize graphics
Add SmartArt graphics that display text in predesigned
configurations to convey lists, processes, and other
relationships
Format charts and worksheets to present numerical
data
Move, align, and group objects
• Use transitions and animations
• Use presentation templates and slide
masters
• Add headers and footers
• Display slides on a large monitor or project
them to a screen as a slide show
• Store presentations in the cloud
• Share by copying the HTML embed code
provided by the presentation app’s share
option and pasting it into a blogpost or
webpage
Design Effective Presentations
• Organize with a beginning, middle, and
end
• Focus on one topic at a time
• Choose appropriate backgrounds,
colors, and fonts
• Use graphics wisely
• Use animations and transitions carefully
• Use spelling and grammar checks
Deliver Effective Presentations
• Check equipment in advance
• Speak loudly and clearly
• Don’t read the slides
• Try not to stand behind a podium or in one
place
• Use technology to enhance your
presentation
• Involve the audience
• Do a dry-run beforehand
Database Software (1 of 5)
• A collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and
reporting of that data
o Add, update, and delete data
o Filter, sort and retrieve data from the database
o Create forms and reports
• Database applications
o Track contacts, schedules, possessions, or collections
o Process orders, track inventory, maintain customer lists, or manage employee
records
o Store customer relationship management data
• Represents a query in SQL (Structured Query Language)
• Because many users may need to
access a database at the same time
and they can be quite large, enterprise
databases generally run on a server
• Data can be exported into other
programs, such as a spreadsheet
program, where you can create charts
to visualize data that results from a
query
• Data can be exported to other formats,
including HTML, to publish to the web
Relational database management system (RDBMS),
or relational database: a database that consists of a
collection of tables where items are organized in
columns and rows
• Microsoft Access
• Data is organized into tables of records and
stored electronically
• The software displays commands and work areas
appropriate to the view for your task
Big Data: data collections so large that it is difficult to
process using relational database applications
• Each piece of data is entered and stored in a
field
o Each field is assigned a field name
• Tables are a collection of records for a single
subject
• A query extracts data based on specified criteria,
or conditions, for one or more fields
• A report is a user-designed layout of database
content
• A form is a screen used to enter data into a
database
o A form is made up of controls
Manage Databases
• Control access to the database by
regulating who can use it and what parts
they can see
• Ensure data integrity and minimize data
entry errors by controlling how data is
entered, formatted, and stored
• Prevent users from inadvertently changing
or deleting important data
• Control version issues
• Manage database backup plans regularly
• Establish security to protect data from
hacker attacks
Graphics Software (1 of 4)
• Create, view, manipulate, and print
many types of digital images
• Digital images are stored either in
bitmap, sometimes called raster, or
vector format
o Bitmap images are based on pixels
o Vector graphics use mathematical
formulas to define their appearance
o Most clip art images are stored as
vector graphics
Key Features
• Use a mouse or stylus to draw on the
screen using a crayon, pencil, paintbrush,
or calligraphy pen
• Use shape tools to create lines, circles,
rectangles, arrows, and callouts
• Use color palettes to specify colors for
shapes, lines, and borders
• Add filters and effects to provide visual
interest, and adjust brightness and contrast
• Add text to graphics
• Crop or resize an image
Table 5-11: Popular graphics formats
Name Extension Description
Bitmap .bmp Uncompressed file format that codes a value for each pixel. Files can be
large.
TIFF (Tagged Image File .tiff Large image format commonly used for print publishing because it
Format) maintains quality. Avoid using on webpages because of the large file
sizes.
JPEG (Joint Photographic .jpg A compressed image file format usually used to save photos taken with
Experts Group) digital cameras. Useful for images on webpages and in documents,
because they have high quality and small file sizes.
GIF (Graphics Interchange .gif A proprietary compressed graphics format that supports images with
Format) animation and transparent backgrounds.
PNG (Portable Networks .png An open compressed format that has replaced GIF in many cases.
Graphics) Supports images with transparent backgrounds. Low resolution images
that you can edit without losing quality. Great for use on webpages.
Raw data .raw Uncompressed and unprocessed data from a digital camera, Usually used
by professional photographers.
Types of Apps
• Paint apps draw pictures, shapes, and other
graphics with various on-screen tools
• Photo and image editing apps provide the
capabilities of paint apps and let you enhance
and modify existing photos and images
• Video editing apps allow you to modify a clip
and typically include audio editing capabilities
• Drawing apps let you create simple, two-
dimensional images, typically vector graphics

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Table 3-1: Types of RAM

Type of RAM Description Volatile or nonvolatile

Figure 3-5: Storage devices

Pros and Cons of Mobile Apps

Table 5-2: Pros and cons of mobile apps

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