CHAPTER ONE COMPUTER SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS 1.1 Computer System as a Universal Tool A computer system is an electronic device that accepts inputs; transform the input through some processes to obtain output or information that can aid effective decision making. Information originated from raw data which by its own simple definition is any raw fact or figure that can be subjected to a form of manipulation before it can be trusted for decision making. Data can originate from various sources depending
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Computer Hacking The vast majority of the population of the U.S. does not consider computer hackers‚ who engage in illegal activity‚ as serious criminals. People do not consider computer hacking a serious crime because they are not directly affected. If a computer hacker taps into a network to gain wi-fi‚ no one will really care. But if a computer hacker hacks into a home network and steals credit card information to make purchases‚ then the severity of computer hacking is noticed. I believe
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Top 10 Computer Uses in Business Written by: Catalogs.com Editorial Staff December 28‚ 2010 Filed Under Tech and Electronics Tags: Business‚ computer‚ ten‚ top Contributed by Sara Shea‚ Catalogs.com Info Guru Technology has forever changed the business world. In order to stay technically competitive and efficient in today’s information age‚ the majority of businesses now rely on computers. Computer uses in business range from the scanner at the checkout line of the grocery store to the
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Classification of computers Created by: Valuta Iuliana Module: Information and Communication Technology Teacher: Peter Laszlo Created by: Valuta Iuliana Module: Information and Communication Technology Teacher: Peter Laszlo * Table of Contents 1 Types of computers 2 1.1 Microcomputers 3 1.2 Minicomputers 5 1.3 Mainframe computers 5 1.4 Supercomputer 5
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device of a computer where all data is saved. Hard drives are non-volatile which allows the data to be saved even when the computer is shut down. “Although most hard drives are internal hard drives‚ many users also use external hard drives to backup data on their computer and expand the total amount of space available to them”( "What Is Hard Drive?" Computer Hope. Web. 14 Sept. 2014.) The first Hard Drive was released by IBM in 1956. Random Access Memory (RAM): Another form of computer storage‚
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Computer Literacy For over fifty years‚ beginning with the famous ENIAC‚ a revolution has been taking place in the United States and the world. The personal computer has changed the way many people think and live. With its amazing versatility‚ it has found its way into every area of life‚ and knowing how to operate it is a requirement for today’s world. Those who have not taken the time to learn about computers often do not even know what to do once one has been turned on‚ and this problem
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Accounting 712 Crazy computer case Issue: 1. Should Crazy Computer recognize the commission revenue for sale of the extended warranty at the time of the sale‚ if CIC reinsures with TPI sold by CC. Analysis: My opinion to this question is that the Crazy Computer Company cannot recognize the commission revenue at the time of the sale and the revenue should recognize on a timely basis and also the revenue should be amortized and recognize along with the time of the service period.
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The computer technology became a very important aspect in human lives that is greatly relied upon. Nowadays personal computers are made quite affordable and allow for easy and fast way to access information and solve problems in daily life. Life is a continuous information interchange and technological progress helps accelerate this exchange. However‚ people are so dependable on computers that they do not realize the impact it has on literacy. Computer literacy is essential in our modern society
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number and title| HND in Computing and Systems Development | 02-Computer Systems| Assignment title|Computer Systems – Unit 2 | In this assignment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria.Indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found | Criteria reference|To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to:||Task no.||Evidence| P2.1.1|Explain the role of computer systems in differentenvironments||T1.1||| P2.1.2|Explain the
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Introduction to computer Basics Background This topic will discuss the introduction to the use of the computer in the business area‚ including the basic hardware and software concepts. Information technology (IT) is one of the key resources in the modern business environment. We have lived during the past 20 years in a period that has strongly emphasised the strategic importance of information technology. Consequently‚ those currently involved in management have a clear vision of the technology’s
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