COMPUTER LITERACY: TODAY AND TOMORROW* Mark Hoffman‚ Jonathan Blake Department of Computer Science and Interactive Digital Design CL-AC1‚ Quinnipiac University 275 Mt. Carmel Avenue Hamden‚ CT 06518 Mark.Hoffman@quinnipiac.edu; Jonathan.Blake@quinnipiac.edu ABSTRACT Computing and technology departments often offer service courses in Computer Literacythat provide the entire academic communitywiththe opportunityto develop skills in the use of computers. These courses have been around for
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The Little Man Computer The Little Man Computer (LMC) created by Dr. Stuart Madnick in 1965 was designed as an instructional model of a computer. The LMC models a simple Von Neumann computer architecture used primarily to teach students. The LMC contains all the components of a computer CPU‚ memory‚ and input output capability. The LMC system architecture uses basic design elements to help illustrate the basic concepts of processing input and output. The basic architecture is comprised of
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Microsoft | | | data files created by a user | 1 points Question 3 ------------------------------------------------- A general term for software that is designed to destroy or disrupt data or do other unwanted actions in a computer system. ------------------------------------------------- Answer | | viruses | | | malware | | | spyware | | | trojans | 1 points Question 4 ------------------------------------------------- What type of computer provides a centralized
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What is a data warehouse and why is REI building one? A data warehouse can be described as a “database that stores current and historical data of potential interest to decision makers throughout a company. The data originate in many core operational transaction systems‚ such as systems for sales‚ customer accounts‚ and manufacturing‚ and may include data from Web site transactions.1” REI is building a data warehouse to improve the company and to meet the needs of the customers. REI’s data warehouse
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Data Bit- each individual ‘1’ or ‘0’ is a bit-short for binary digit. Byte- 8 bits are a byte. Kilobyte-is 1000 bytes (1024) Megabyte-is 1‚000‚000 bytes Gigabyte-is 1‚000‚000‚000 bytes Each character on keyboard-8 bit Computer systems v Manual systems Benefits of computer system: Takes up less space Searching is very quick More than one person can access the same data form their network PC. The data stays in the computers memory Fewer staff are needed to look after a computer system
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Paper Creating a Data Warehouse Introduction Data warehouses are the latest buzz in the business world. Not only are they used to store data for reporting and forecasting‚ but they are part of a decision support system. There are many reasons for creating and using a data warehouse. The data warehouse will support the decisions a business needs to make‚ usually on a daily basis. The data warehouse collects data‚ consolidates the data for reporting purposes. Data warehouses are accompanied
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Computer Crime Computer crimes need to be prevented and halted thought increased computer network security measures as well as tougher laws and enforcement of those laws in cyberspace: Computer crime is generally defined as any crime accomplished through special knowledge of computer technology. All that is required is a personal computer‚ a modem‚ and a phone line. Increasing instances of white-collar crime involve computers as more businesses automate and information becomes an important
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computing | | | Student Answer: | | is the same as e-commerce. | | | | reduces the size of IT organizations. | | | | increases business costs. | | | | requires special software‚ other than a browser‚ to be installed on each computer. | | Instructor Explanation: | Week 1 Lecture | | | | Points Received: | 10 of 10 | | Comments: | | | | 2. | Question : | (TCO A) Maintaining the organization ’s financial records is a central purpose of which main business
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networks to help student connect each other. Moreover‚ in daily life each student faces with many other problems requiring the support of Internet connecting with a computer which is necessary to college student for two reasons: storing documents and keeping in touch with others. At the first place‚ students can use their computer to store important assignments and valuable images. Firstly‚ when being given homework whether in groups or individuals‚ most of students now type and then print them
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Effective Data Management Strategies and Business Intelligence Tools Keiser University Dr. Thompson MBA 562 April 12‚ 2012 Introduction In today’s society‚ many individuals and companies use smaller and more powerful computing and communication devices. These devices have better connectivity when in both wired and wireless environments‚ and accepted standards for data transfer and presentation. These devices play a major role in the lives of individuals and companies
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