1. INTRODUCTION
Information technology – any computer-based tool that people use to work with information and support the information and information-processing needs of an organization

2. TECHNOLOGY QUICK TOUR
Hardware – physical devices that make up a computer (or computer system)
Software – set of instructions that hardware executes to carry out a specific task for you

3. HARDWARE BASICS

4. CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT
Central processing unit (CPU) (or microprocessor) - the actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software) instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together
Control unit - interprets software instructions and literally tells the other hardware devices what to do, based on the software instructions
Arithmetic-logic unit (ALU) - performs all arithmetic operations (for example, addition and subtraction) and all logic operations (such as sorting and comparing numbers)

5. CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT
The number of CPU cycles per second determines the speed of a CPU
Megahertz (MHz) - the number of millions of CPU cycles per second
Gigahertz (GHz) - the number of billions of CPU cycles per second

6. PRIMARY STORAGE Primary storage
Random access memory (RAM) - the computer’s primary working memory, in which program instructions and data are stored so that they can be accessed directly by the CPU via the processor’s high-speed external data bus
Read-only memory (ROM) - the portion of a computer’s primary storage that does not lose its contents when one switches off the power

7. SECONDARY STORAGE
Secondary storage - consists of equipment designed to store large volumes of data for long-term storage
Megabyte (MB or M or Meg) - roughly 1 million bytes
Gigabyte (GB) - roughly 1 billion bytes
Terabyte (TB) - roughly 1 trillion bytes
Common storage devices include magnetic medium and optical medium

8. INPUT DEVICES
Input device - equipment used to capture information and commands
Manual input devices
Joystick
Keyboard
Microphone
Automated input devices
Bar code scanner
Digital camera
Magnetic ink character reader

9. OUTPUT DEVICES
Output device - equipment used to see, hear, or otherwise accept the results of information processing requests
Cathode-ray tube (CRT)
Liquid crystal display (LCD)
Laser printer
Ink-jet printer
Plotter

10. COMMUNICATION DEVICES
Communication device - equipment used to send information and receive it from one location to another
Dial-up access
Cable
Digital subscriber line
Wireless
Satellite

11. COMPUTER CATEGORIES Computer categories include:
Personal digital assistant (PDA)
Laptop
Tablet
Desktop
Workstation
Minicomputer
Mainframe computer
Supercomputer

12. SOFTWARE BASICS
System software - controls how the various technology tools work together along with the application software
Operating system software
Utility software
Application software

13. OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE
Linux
Mac OS X
Microsoft Windows
MS-DOS
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14. UTILITY SOFTWARE Types of utility software Crash-proof Disk image
Disk optimization
Encrypt data
File and data recovery
Text protect
Preventative security
Spyware
Uninstaller

15. APPLICATION SOFTWARE Types of application software Bowser
Communication
Data management
Desktop publishing
Groupware
Presentation graphics
Programming
Spreadsheet
Word processing

16. Six Categories of Hardware
Input device – use to enter information and commands
Output device – hear, see, or otherwise recognize the results of information-processing requests
Storage device – store information for use at a later time

17. Six Categories of Hardware
Processing
CPU – hardware that interprets and executes software and coordinates all hardware
RAM – temporary holding area for information and software

18. Six Categories of Hardware
Telecommunications device – send information to and receive it from another person or computer in a network
Connecting device – lets you connect peripherals to your computer, such as
Cables
Ports
Expansion boards
Etc.

19. Six Categories of Hardware
Keyboard (input)
Video card (connecting)
CDs (storage)
CPU
Cable modem (telecommunications)
Monitor (output)

20. Hardware: Your Physical Interface Characteristics of CPUs and RAM

21. COMPUTER CATEGORIES (BY SIZE)
Personal digital assistant (PDA) – small handheld computer for personal tasks like appointment scheduling and address book maintenance
Tablet PC – pen-based computer with the functionality of a notebook or desktop
Notebook computer – small, portable, fully functional, battery-powered computer
Desktop computer – most popular type of personal computer

22. HARDWARE – PHYSICAL INTERFACE
Representation of information
Binary digit (bit) – smallest unit of information your computer can process
Byte – eight bits or the number of bits it takes to represent one natural character
ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) – coding system that personal computers use

23. Representing characters in bytes

24. Number System Base 10 Base 2
Ex: number 8 can be represented in ASCII as

25. Represent number in ASCII
ASCII code consists of 8 bits for a byte
 Last four are used to represent numbers
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Each digit has a “weight” which relates to 2 power its position
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
2power power2 2power1 2power0

26. Represent number 4560 Following this logic
4560 can be represented as by “turning” the bit(s) to 1 to represent the desired digit 4 = = = =

27. Input Devices – Information & Commands
Keyboards – most frequently input devices for notebooks and desktops to enter information and commands
Stylus – most frequently used input devices for PDAs and tablet PCs to enter information and commands

28. Input Devices – Commands
Pointing Device – used to input commands
Mouse – device you use to click on icons and buttons
Trackball – similar to a mechanical mouse, but with the ball on top

29. Input Devices – Commands
Touchpad – dark rectangle you use to move the cursor with your finger
Pointing stick – a little rod, used mostly on notebooks
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30. Scanners
Scanners – used to convert information that exists in visible form into electronic form
Image scanner – captures images, photos, text, and artwork
Bar code scanner – reads information in the form of vertical bars
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31. Scanners
Optical mark reader – detects the presence or absence of a mark
Optical character reader – reads characters that appear on paper or sales tag (used in POS systems)
Biometric scanner – scans a human physical attribute, like a fingerprint or iris, for security purposes
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32. Digital Cameras
Digital camera – captures still image or video as a series of 1s and 0s
Digital still camera – digitally captures still images in varying resolutions
Digital video camera – captures video digitally
Webcam – captures digital video for the Web
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34. Hardware: Your Physical Interface Common Output Devices
CRTs – look like television sets.
Flat-panel displays – thin, lightweight monitors that take up much less space than CRTs.

35. Monitor Considerations
Viewable image size (VIS) – the size of the image on a monitor
Resolution of a screen – the number of pixels it has
Pixels (picture elements) – the dots that make up the image
Dot pitch – the distance between the centers of two like-colored pixels
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36. Common Storage Devices
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37. Measuring storage capacities
Kilobyte (KB): one thousand bytes
Megabyte (MB): one million bytes
Gigabyte (GB): one billion bytes
Terabyte (TB): one trillion bytes
Petabyte (PB): one quadrillion bytes

38. Magnetic Storage Media
Hard disk – magnetic storage with one or more thin metal platters sealed inside the drive
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39. Optical Storage Media
Optical storage media – plastic discs on which information is stored, deleted, and changed using laser technology
Two types
CDs
DVDs
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40. Hardware: Your Physical Interface Common Storage Devices
Common storage devices include:
Floppy disk
High-capacity floppy disk
Hard disk
CD-ROM
CD-R (compact disc – recordable)
CD-RW (compact disc – rewritable)
DVD-ROM
DVD-R
DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM, or DVD+RW (all different names by different manufacturers)

41. Flash Memory Devices & Cards
Flash memory device – very small storage device that plugs into USB port
Flash memory card – high capacity storage laminated inside a small piece of plastic
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42. Common Types of Flash Memory
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43. Flash Memory Cards
CompactFlash (CF) card – almost square; larger than a half-dollar
SmartMedia (SM) card – rectangular; longer than CF
Memory Stick Media card – elongated card as wide as a penny developed by Sony
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45. Ports and Connectors
Port – place on your system unit, monitor, or keyboard through which information and instructions flow to and from computer
Connector – something like a cable; can also be wireless
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46. Ports
USB (universal serial bus) port – fits small, flat, plug- and-play, hot-swap USB connectors
Firewire port (IEEE1394 or I-Link) – fits hot-swap, plug-and-play Firewire connectors
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47. Ports PS/2 port – fits PS/2 connectors (used for keyboards and mice)
Parallel port – fits parallel large flat parallel connectors found on printers
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48. Hardware: Your Physical Interface
Parallel port
Serial port
USB port
Keyboard and mouse ports

49. Common Ports & Connectors
Serial
Ethernet
Parallel
USB
Firewire
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50. Wireless Connections
Infrared IR or IrDA (infrared data association) – uses red light to send and receive information
Bluetooth – transmits information as radio waves for a distance of 30 feet
WiFi (wireless fidelity) or IEEE a, b, or g – transmits information as radio waves for a distance of up to several miles
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51. Expansion Cards, Slots, & Bus
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52. Expansion Cards, Slots, & Bus
Expansion card (board) – circuit board that you insert into the expansion slot and connect to a peripheral device
Expansion slot – long skinny socket on the motherboard for expansion card
Expansion bus – pathways along which information moves between devices (outside the motherboard) and the CPU
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53. Expansion for Notebooks
PC Card – expansion card for a notebook
PC Card slot – opening on side or front of a notebook, into which you plug a PC Card
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54. Telecommunications Devices
Types of modems include:
Telephone modem
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) modem
Cable modem
Satellite modem

55. Two Major Categories of Software
Application software – enables you to solve specific problems or perform specific tasks
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56. Two Major Categories of Software
System software – handles tasks specific to technology management and coordinates the interaction of all technology devices
Two main types of system software
Operating system software
Utility software
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57. Types of System Software
Operating system software – controls application software and manages hardware devices
Utility software – provides additional functionality to your operating system
Anti-virus
Screen saver
Etc.
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58. SOFTWARE – INTELLECTUAL INTERFACE
Personal productivity software – helps you perform personal tasks
Writing memos (word processing)
Creating graphs (spreadsheet)
Creating slide presentations (presentation)
Software suite – several applications bundled together (usually productivity software)
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59. Personal Productivity Software
Word processing – helps you create letters, memos, and other basic documents ( ex: WORD)
Spreadsheet – helps you work with numbers, perform calculations and create graphs (ex: EXCEL)
Presentation – helps you create and edit information that will appear in slides (ex: POWERPOINT)
Desktop publishing – extends word processing by including design and formatting techniques to enhance the appearance of the document
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60. Personal Productivity Software
Personal information management (PIM) – helps you create and maintain to-do lists, appointments, calendars, etc.
Personal finance – helps you maintain your checkbook and handle other personal finance tasks
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61. Personal Productivity Software
Web authoring – helps you design and develop Web sites
Graphics – helps you create and edit photos and art
Communications – helps you communicate with others

62. Personal Productivity Software
Database management system (DBMS) – helps you specify the logical organization for a database; access and use the information within a database
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63. Vertical & Horizontal Market Software
Vertical market software – application software for a specific industry
Patient-scheduling software
Restaurant management software
Horizontal market software – application software suitable for use in many industries
Payroll, inventory, and billing
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64. System Software Operating system software
Microsoft Windows XP Home – update of Office
Microsoft Windows XP Pro – update of Office Pro
Mac OS – Operating system for Macs
Linux – powerful open-source operating system
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65. Multitasking
Multitasking – working with more than one application at a time
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66. Utility Software
Utility Software – adds functionality to operating system software
Anti-virus software – detects and removes or quarantines computer viruses
Crash-proof software – helps save information if your system crashes
Uninstaller software – removes software from your hard disk
Disk optimization software – organizes information on your hard disk
Spam blocker – filters unwanted
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