The Journey Inside Introduction to Computers Lesson 2: Four Components of a Computer Directions: Use the http://educate.intel.com/en/TheJourneyInside/ExploreTheCurriculum/ website to complete the units in this series. Choose Intro to Computers on the gray menu bar. Choose Lesson 2 on the left side of your screen and complete the questions below after reading the paragraph‚ watching the video‚ and completing Activity 1. 1. Both a toaster and a computer have physical parts you can touch such
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Computer software can be divided into two main categories: application software and system software. Application Software: Application Software includes programs that do real work for user. Example: Payroll systems‚ Inventory Control‚ Manage student database‚ Word Processor‚ Spreadsheet and Database Management System etc. Application software consists of the programs for performing tasks particular to the machine’s utilization. Examples of application software include spreadsheets‚ database systems
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Overview In the following report‚ "computer viruses" will be explained in detail. A lengthy and informative description of the evolution and history on microcomputer viruses will be given‚ to give you a background of their origin for some understanding of how they came to be. The next segment in the report is on how to combat computer viruses with the development of anti-virus applications. The current status of microcomputer viruses will also be discussed‚ naming the most common types
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Period 4 (SP4)‚ 2013 Computer Assignment (Worth 15% of the overall assessment for the unit) Due date: 5pm (QLD time) on Sunday 26‚ January 2014 (Week 9) Instructions: All numerical calculations and graphs/plots should be done using EXCEL. A hard copy of your completed assignment must be submitted electronically with the Griffith OUA Cover Sheet (available in the Assessment section of the unit website) attached as the 1st page of your submission. See instruction on the IBA134 Business
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Parts of the Computer & Their Functions Computers are assembled from several key components that make the computer functional‚ called hardware. While most computer users are primarily familiar with the monitor‚ keyboard‚ mouse‚ and other peripherals‚ the most important physical parts of a computer exist inside the case. CPU * The central processing unit processes all of the data that is accessed by the machine. In PCs the CPU‚ or microprocessor‚ is a small silicon chip located beneath the
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Types of computers Firstly‚ what is a computer? Well‚ a modern computer is typically an electronic or digital device that manipulates data. Computers can execute a pre-recorded list of instructions know as a “programme”. Large amounts of data can be stored on computers and be quickly accessed‚ edited and stored. When it comes to computers there are several different types: * High Performance System (HPS) * Workstations * Personal Computer * Laptop / Notebook * Palmtop These
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History of Computers Table of Contents Table of Contents . .2 Abstract . 3 Body of Research .4 - 6 Conclusion . 7 Bibliography ..8 Abstract This project explains the history of computers‚ starting from Howard Aiken’s Harvard Mark I to present day time. Although I have not gone over all of the models in my report‚ I have chosen those which I feel have had the greatest effect on the computer world. I will show how in just forty years‚ computers
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Lab 4: Using Group Policy Objects and Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer for Change Control Introduction Information technology advances increasingly lead to businesses becoming more dependent upon information systems. Organizations are faced with an increase in the number and severity of threats that can have adverse impacts on operations‚ assets‚ and individuals. Keeping up with technology advances‚ newly discovered vulnerabilities‚ and system updates is best done through change control management
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1. Object Orientd Prrogramming : A type of programming in which programmers define not only the data type of a data structure‚ but also the types of operations (functions) that can be applied to the data structure. In this way‚ the data structure becomes an objectthat includes both data and functions. In addition‚ programmers can create relationships between one object and another. For example‚ objects can inherit characteristics from other objects. One of the principal advantages of object-oriented
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size[edit] Microcomputers (personal computers)[edit] Microcomputers are the most common type of computers used by people today‚ whether in a workplace‚ at school or on the desk at home. The term “microcomputer” was introduced with the advent of single chip microprocessors. The term "microcomputer" itself is now practically an anachronism. These computers include: * Desktop computers – A case and a display‚ put under and on a desk. * In-car computers (“carputers”) – Built into a car‚ for
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