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Computing Essentials 2023 29 Edition by Timothy O'Leary and Linda O'Leary and Daniel O'Leary Chapter 1-13
Chapter 1 Information Technology, the Internet, and You Lecture Guide
Learning Objectives o Explain the parts of an information system: people, procedures, software, hardware, data, and the Internet. o Distinguish between system software and application software. o Differentiate between the three kinds of system software programs. o Define and compare general purpose, and specialized, and mobile applications. o Identify the four types of computers and the five types of personal computers. o Describe the different types of computer hardware, including the system unit, input, output, storage, and communication devices. o Define data and describe document, worksheet, database, and presentation files. o Explain computer connectivity, the wireless revolution, the Internet, cloud computing and loT.
Chapter Outline
Information Systems o Parts to an information system: People – end users Procedures – rules or guidelines to follow when using software, hardware, and data Software – programs that consists of step-by-step instructions that tell the computer how to do its work Hardware – the equipment that processes data to create information Data – raw, unprocessed facts, including text, numbers, images and sounds Internet - Almost all information systems provide a way to connect to other people and computers expanding the capability and usefulness of information systems. People o Most important part of any information system o Our lives are touched every day by computers and information systems. o A variety of features throughout the book help you to become a more efficient and effective end user Making IT Work for You Practical IT applications Tips 1-1
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