Review of Basic

Computer Concepts &

SYSDESI
u COMPUTER – is a high speed electronic
device which can perform
computations and data manipulation &
provide useful information under the
command of instruction
USES OF COMPUTERS

u business transaction
u keep track of product inventories
u medical uses
u recognize speech patterns
u provide entertainment
u Computer can solve problems
effectively and efficiently
u Computer cannot solve problem on
its own
u Human Being USES computer
u computer program (n) – set or list of
instructions that directs that computer
on its operations; algorithm
u programmer – person who develops a
program
u programming – act of developing a
program
Five Basic Characteristics of Computer

u Electronic
u Programmable
u Storage Capability
u Retrieval Capability
u Processing Capability
Advantages of using Computer

u Speed
u Accuracy
u Repeatability
u Programmability
Benefits of using Computer at home and
at work

u Increased Productivity
u Information Management
u Improve Communication
INFORMATION AGE – dawn of a new age

* COMPUTER LITERACY
DEFINITION :
u Awareness – aware of the importance of
information technology
u Knowledge – what computers are and
how they work
u Interaction – use computer for simple
application (hands-on)
INFORMATION SYSTEM (IS)

u computer system that uses IT to

capture, to transmit, store, retrieve,
manipulate or display information used
in business processes.
 4 Major Components of a Computer
System :

u Hardware (HW) – the physical

component
u Software (SW) – the mental part
u Peopleware
u Procedure
 SYSTEM ANALYSIS
u a phase of the SDLC, involving
studying an existing system to
determine how it works and with an
eye to improving the system
• SDLC – Software / System Development
Life Cycle
SYSTEM DESIGN
u a phase of the SDLC, involving
developing a plan for a new or revised
system based on the results of the
system analysis phase.
 FILM SHOWING :

(1) Did You Know in 2020 ? - Present

(2) Did You Know in 2028 ? - Future

(3) Shift Happens

(4) Digital Transformation Vision 2020

SISBUSI Course Notes of Dr. H. Ong