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Computer Concepts

by: Parsons, June Jamrich; Oja, Dan

Computer Concepts

by: Parsons, June Jamrich; Oja, Dan

ISBN 13:
9780619017392
ISBN 10:
0619017392
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 04/01/2000
Publisher: Course Technology Ptr
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The Essentials version of this popular text features 96 pages of basic computer concepts. The quick, visual approach of the book makes it easy to teach and learn from.

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Preface

Credits

UNIT A Computers: Essential Concepts

(1)

Defining Computers

(2)

Why does a computer need software?

Exploring Computer Functions

(2)

John Von Neumann

Categorizing Computers

(2)

Computer networks

Examining Microcomputers

(2)

Hardware product life cycle

Introducing Peripheral Devices

(2)

Pointing devices

Examining Keyboards

(2)

Alternative keyboard designs

(1)

Examining Monitors

(2)

Examining Printers

(2)

Making the most of limited desk space

Communicating with Computers: Prompts, Wizards, and Command-Line Interfaces

(2)

Is the user interface hardware or software?

(1)

Communicating with Computers: Menus and Dialog Boxes

(2)

Working with GUIs

(2)

Using Resources

(2)

Issue: Can Computers Think?

(1)

Expand the Ideas

(1)

End of Unit Exercises

(2)

Independent Challenges

(2)

Visual Workshop

UNIT B Software, File Management and Computer Architecture

(1)

Understanding Computer Software Basics

(2)

Distinguishing system software from application software

Defining Operating Systems

(2)

Examining Windows Operating Systems

(2)

Desktop and server operating systems

Introducing Application Software

(2)

Understanding the difference between versions and revisions

Understanding Logical File Storage

(2)

Using file management software

Understanding Physical File Storage

(2)

Comparing Storage Devices

(2)

Additional uses for floppy and Zip disks

(1)

Understanding Magnetic Storage

(2)

Protecting your data What really happens when you erase a file

(1)

Understanding Optical Storage

(2)

Examining the Inside of a System Unit

(2)

Understanding Computer Memory: Ram

(2)

How much RAM?

(1)

Defining the CPU

(2)

Issue: Is Data Getting Lost?

(1)

Expand the Ideas

(1)

End of Unit Exercises

(1)

Independent Challenges

(3)

Visual Workshop

UNIT C The Internet

(1)

Introducing the Internet

(2)

Introducing Internet Technology

(2)

Understanding Hosts, Domains and URLs

(2)

Explaining the URL

(1)

Introducing The World Wide Web

(2)

Using Web Portals

Using Web Browsers

(2)

Understanding Multimedia on the Web

(2)

Push Technology

(1)

Downloading and Uploading Files

(2)

Compressing Files

(1)

Interacting Online

(2)

Creating Web Sites

(2)

Building an e-commerce site

Understanding HTML

(2)

Publishing Web sites

(2)

Connecting to the Internet

(2)

Issue: Is the Truth Out There?

(1)

Expand the Ideas

(1)

End of Unit Exercises

(1)

Independent Challenges

(3)

Visual Workshop

APPENDIX A Buyer's Guide

(16)

Deciding on a Basic Computer System

(2)

Determining Your Computer's Architecture

(1)

Using E-Mail

(1)

Reviewing Notebook Computers

(2)

Selecting Peripheral Devices

(2)

Buying System and Application Software

(2)

Finding Purchasing and User Support

(2)

Comparing Computers: Buyer's Specification Worksheet

(1)

Working in the Computer Industry

(2)

Glossary

(5)

Index

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