Bsc303 Chapter 1 Study Guide
Chapter 1
Being computer literate means being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations Becoming a Savvy Computer User
-avoiding hackers and viruses
-protecting your privacy
-using the internet wisely
-being able to maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot your computer
Spam- electronic junk mail
Software- the programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do
Information Technology (IT)- the set of techniques used in information handling and retrieval of information
Data Mining- the process of searching huge amounts of data with the hope of finding a pattern
Computer Forensics- applies computer systems and techniques to gather potential legal evidence
Radio Frequency Identification …show more content…
You use wordprocessing software to create and edit written documents. Spreadsheet software enables you to do calculations and numerical and what-if analyses easily. Presentation software enables you to create slide presentations. Personal information manager (PIM) software helps keep you organized by putting a calendar, address book, notepad, and to-do lists within your computer. Database programs are electronic filing systems that allow you to filter, sort, and retrieve data easily. Individuals can also use software to help with business-like tasks such as preparing taxes or managing personal finances.
3. What are the different types of multimedia software?
Multimedia software includes digital image, video- and audio-editing software, animation software, and other specialty software required to produce computer games. A wide variety of software programs is used to play, copy, record, edit, and organize MP3 files. Modern users have so many audio, video, and image files that there are a number of software solutions for organizing and distributing these types of files.
4. What are the different types of entertainment
Being computer literate means being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations Becoming a Savvy Computer User
-avoiding hackers and viruses
-protecting your privacy
-using the internet wisely
-being able to maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot your computer
Spam- electronic junk mail
Software- the programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do
Information Technology (IT)- the set of techniques used in information handling and retrieval of information
Data Mining- the process of searching huge amounts of data with the hope of finding a pattern
Computer Forensics- applies computer systems and techniques to gather potential legal evidence
Radio Frequency Identification …show more content…
You use wordprocessing software to create and edit written documents. Spreadsheet software enables you to do calculations and numerical and what-if analyses easily. Presentation software enables you to create slide presentations. Personal information manager (PIM) software helps keep you organized by putting a calendar, address book, notepad, and to-do lists within your computer. Database programs are electronic filing systems that allow you to filter, sort, and retrieve data easily. Individuals can also use software to help with business-like tasks such as preparing taxes or managing personal finances.
3. What are the different types of multimedia software?
Multimedia software includes digital image, video- and audio-editing software, animation software, and other specialty software required to produce computer games. A wide variety of software programs is used to play, copy, record, edit, and organize MP3 files. Modern users have so many audio, video, and image files that there are a number of software solutions for organizing and distributing these types of files.
4. What are the different types of entertainment