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If you can answer Yes to these questions, then you would have achieve computer competency
Feel comfortable using a computer Make computer work for you (use the software) Interact with a computer (input - output) Intelligent user of computer-related hardware and products
ADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER
Speed - computers are fast. Accuracy - computes are very accurate. Storage - can store data in a compact form. Economical - cheaper than manual alternative. Intangible benefits - better decision making, better services.
WHAT IS A COMPUTER ?
A computer is a device or system that can process or manipulate large amount of data quickly, efficiently, and effectively to produce information.
DATA
INFORMATION
printer
computer
terminal
Output
Processing
Input
User
In the past
terminal
Mainframe
IT professional
End user
In the Present
Personal computer Knowledge Worker
Types of Computer
Microcomputers
Minicomputers
Mainframes
Supercomputers
Desktops
Portables
PCs
Workstations
Laptops
notebooks
subnotebooks
PDAs
Parallel host processor 60 management terminals 150 Administrative terminals Front-end processor Back-end Processor
Secondary storage device 16 Dial-up connections for PCs Array of printers and plotters
Minicomputer
Printer
15 Management terminals
Workstation vs. PC
Speed
more for scientific, heavy-computational usage
Data
(raw facts)
Information
(organized, usable form)
Qualities of good information accurate simple economical timely reliable verifiable relevant
TYPES OF DATA
Alphanumeric characters Graphics Audio Image