MBE1323 Information Technology in TVET
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MBE 1323 Information Technology in TVET
Chapter 1 Why Computers Matter to You: Becoming Computer Fluent
Objectives
Computer fluency Computers and careers Computer functions Data vs. information Computer hardware and software Societal challenges and computers Future technologies
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What is Computer Fluency?
To be computer fluent you must: Understand a computers capabilities and limitations Know how to use a computer
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Being a Savvy Computer User and Consumer
Make good purchase decisions Maintain your computer Keep abreast of changes in technology Understand the real risks Use the Internet wisely Avoid online annoyances Avoid hackers and viruses Protect your privacy
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Computers in your Career?
Computer careers in:
Business The Arts The Medical Field Law Enforcement Legal Fields Education The Sciences Gaming Homes
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Computers in Business
Point of Sale Terminals Tracking merchandise
Data mining
Computers in the Arts
Virtual art
Virtual dance
Computers in the Medical Field
Virtual reality in medical applications Patient simulator Da Vinci Surgical System
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Computers in Law Enforcement
Computer forensics
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Computers in the Legal Fields
Surveillance cameras Forensic animation
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Computers in Education
Computers in the classroom Distance Education Computerized research The Internet
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Computers and the Sciences
Supercomputers Archeology Meteorology
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Computers in Sports
Training Timing and scorekeeping Data storage and statistics
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Computer Gaming Careers
Programming 3D animation
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Computers at Home
Robotics Smart appliances
Internetconnected refrigerator
Robomower
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Technology of Tomorrow
Nanoscience Biomedical Chip Implants Artificial Intelligence
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Nanoscience
Molecules and nanostructures Nanomachines
Fluid flow inside Nanomachines
5.4n m
Four--helix protein scaffold
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Biomedical Chip Implants
Technological solutions to physical problems Identity chips
Retinal Implants
VeriChip
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Artificial Intelligence
Robots Neurons vs Microchips
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Challenges Facing a Digital Society
Computer use ethics Privacy risks Personal data collection Monitoring e-mail Copyright infringement Software piracy
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Becoming Computer Fluent
Data processing Bits and bytes Computer hardware Computer software Computer platforms Specialty computers
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Computers are Data Processing Devices
Four major functions:
Input data Process data Output information Store data and information
DATA IN INFORMATION OUT
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Bits and Bytes: The Language of Computers
Bit
Binary digit 0 or 1
Microchip Switch
OFF ON
Byte
Eight bits
ASCII
Each byte represents a letter, number or special character =4
0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
=A
1
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How Much is a Byte?
NAME ABBREVIATION NUMBER OF BYTES
1 byte 1,024 bytes
RELATIVE SIZE
Can hold one character of data. Can hold 1,024 characters or about half of a typewritten page double-spaced. A floppy disk holds approximately 1.4 MB of data, or approximately 768 pages of typed text. Approximately 786,432 pages of text. Since 500 sheets of paper is approximately 2 inches, this represents a stack of paper 262 feet high. This represents a stack of typewritten pages almost 51 miles high. The stack of pages is now 52,000 miles high, or about one-fourth the distance from the Earth to the moon.
Byte Kilobyte Megabyte
B KB MB
1,048,576 bytes
Gigabyte
GB
1,073,741,824 bytes
Terabyte Petabyte
TB PB
1,099,511,627,776 bytes
1,125,899,906,842,624 bytes
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Computer Hardware
Input devices System unit Output devices Storage devices
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Input Devices
Enter data to be processed
Keyboard Scanners Mouse Trackball Touch screen Microphone Game Controller Digital camera
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System Unit
Cabinet that houses all components Motherboard CPU Memory modules
System Unit
CPU
Memory Module
Motherboard
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Output Devices
Enable us to see or hear the processed information
Monitor Speakers Printers
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Storage Devices
Enable us to store data or information to be accessed again
Hard Disk Drive
Floppy Disk
CD / DVD Drive
Flash Drive
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Computer Software
Software - programs that enable the hardware to perform different tasks Application software
Tools for getting things done
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Computer Software
System software
Essential for platform operation and support
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Computer Platforms: PCs and Macs
PC CPU Intel, AMD Operating system Microsoft Windows Mac CPU Motorola Operating system Apple Mac OS
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Specialty Computers
PDA Server Mainframe Supercomputer Microcontrollers
PDA Server
Mainframe Supercomputer
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Chapter 1 Summary Questions
What does it mean to be computer fluent? Answer slide 4
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Chapter 1 Summary Questions
What is a savvy computer user and consumer? Answer slide 5
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Chapter 1 Summary Questions
How can becoming computer fluent help you in a career?
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Chapter 1 Summary Questions
What are some future technologies?
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Chapter 1 Summary Questions
What kinds of challenges do computers bring to society?
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Chapter 1 Summary Questions
What are a computers four main functions? answer
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Chapter 1 Summary Questions
What is the difference between data and information?
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Chapter 1 Summary Questions
What are a bit and a byte?
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Chapter 1 Summary Questions
What hardware does a computer use to perform its functions?
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Chapter 1 Summary Questions
What are the two main types of software?
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Chapter 1 Summary Questions
What different kinds of computers are there?
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