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CAYF Chapt. 1
Objectives
Question | Answer |
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Define the word "computer" and name the four basic operations that a computer performs | A computer system is a collection of related components that have been designed to perform the information processing cycle: input, processing, output, and storage. |
Describe the two main components of a computer system: Hardware and software. | Hardware: Physical components like the system unit, keyboard, monitor, and speakers. Software: The programs that run it. |
Provide examples of hardware devices that handle input, processing, output, and storage tasks. | Input: Keyboard or mouse. Processing: Microprocessor(CPU) on programs and data held in RAM |
An example of the information processing cycle in action. | Information processing cycle is something that performs four operations: input, processing, output, and storage. A computer is a good example in action. |
Discuss the two major categories and the various types of computers. | Two major categories are computers for individuals and for organizations. Individuals: PCs, desktops, all-in-one computers, handheld computers (smartphones), etc... Organizations: professional workstations, servers, minicomputers, mainframes, etc.. |
Advantages and disadvantages of computers | Advantages: speed, memory, storage, accuracy, reliability, assistance to those with disabilities. Disadvantages: overload, expense, data inaccuracy, viruses, identity theft, health problems, etc... |
Recognizing the ethical and societal impacts of computer use. | Societal- method of connectivity that's inexpensive and globally accessible. Ethical: able to analyze their customers and keep an eye on competitors. |
How computers effect employment. | New job opportunities, shifting labor demand toward skilled workers, helping people complete their work, increasing productivity. |
Ways to be a responsible computer user. | Respecting others, recycling computer hardware, sharing public computing resources, being aware of computer and Internet overuse, and staying informed about changing technology and its effect on the environment |