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COMPUTER CONCEPTS
An Introduction to
Computer Technology
Prepared by: Joel Bryan A. Guevarra
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WHAT IS A
COMPUTER?
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What is a computer?
Etymology
Latin: computus and computare
compute = to determine by
mathematical means
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What is a computer?
A machine that can be
programmed to accept
data, process it into useful
information, and store it
away
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What is a computer?
A machine designed for
manipulating data
according to a list of
instructions known as a
program
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KEY CONCEPTS
Computer: A machine that
can receive and store
information and change
or process it
Information: Knowledge
that conveys meaning
and is useful
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Data (pl.): a collection of
unprocessed items (e.g. text,
numbers, images, audio,
video)
Note: the term raw data
refers to unprocessed
information
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People who use computers
directly or uses the information
are called:
computer users
end users
or simply users
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COMPUTER
LITERACY
Why learn about computers?
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COMPUTER LITERACY
Awareness
Becoming aware of the
importance, versatility, and
pervasiveness of computers in our
society
Knowledge
Learning what computers are
and how they work
Learning some technical jargon
Interaction
Knowing how to use computers
for some simple applications
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ADVANTAGES &
DISADVANTAGES
OF USING COMPUTERS
Pros and Cons
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ADVANTAGES
Speed
Reliability (low failure rate)
Consistency
Huge Storage Capacity
Ability to communicate with other
computers
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DISADVANTAGES
Violation of
privacy
Impact on
labor force
Health risks
Impact on
environment
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Correct Posture
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Correct Typing
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WHAT IS A
SYSTEM?
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What is a System?
a regularly interacting or
interdependent group of
elements forming a unified
whole
a collection of related parts
treated as a unit where its
components interact
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WHAT ARE THE
COMPONENTS OF
A COMPUTER
SYSTEM?
Computer System
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Computer Components
Computers are made up of
several parts:

HARDWARE
physical equipment required to
create, use, manipulate and store
electronic data
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Computer Components
SOFTWARE
Instructions that tell the hardware what
to do
PEOPLEWARE
Computer programmer: writes software
User: purchases and uses software