1. - A supercomputer is the fastest, most powerful computer
2. The Components of a Computer
2.1. - Input Device
2.1.1. • Allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer.
2.2. - Output Device
2.2.1. • Hardware component that conveys information to one or more people.
2.3. - System Unit
2.3.1. • Case that contain the electronic component of the computer that are used to process data.
2.4. - Storage Device
2.4.1. • Holds data, Instructions, and formation for future use.
2.5. - Communications Device
2.5.1. • Enables a computer to send and receive data instruction to and from one or more computer or mobile devices.
3. What is a Computer?
3.1. - A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in it’s own memory.
4. Networks and the Internet
4.1. - A network is a collection of computers and device connected together, often wirelessly , via communications device and transmission media.
4.2. - The internet is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational instructions, and individuals.
5. Computer Software
5.1. - Software, also called a program, tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them.
5.2. - Installing is the process of setting up software to work with the computer, printer, and other hardware.
6. Game Consoles
6.1. - A game console is a mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video games
7. Supercomputers
8. Elements of an Information System
8.1. - Hardware
8.2. - Software
8.3. - Data
8.4. - People
8.5. - Procedures
9. Objective Overview
9.1. - Explain why computer literacy is vital to success in today’s world.
9.2. - Define the term computer, and describe the between data and information.
9.3. - Describe the five components of a computer.
9.4. - Discuss the advantages that users experience when working with computer.
9.5. - Define the term network, and identify benefits of sharing resources on a network.
9.6. - Discuss the uses of the internet and world wide web.
9.7. - Distinguish between system software and application software.
9.8. -Differentiate among types ,sizes ,and function of computer in the each category.
10. A world of computer
10.1. - Computers are everywhere.
11. Advantages and disadvantages of Using Computers
11.1. - Advantages of Using Computers
11.1.1. • Speed
11.1.2. • Reliability
11.1.3. • Communications
11.1.4. • Consistency
11.2. - Disadvantages of Using Computers
11.2.1. • Health Risks
11.2.2. • Violation of Privacy
11.2.3. • Impact on Labor force
11.2.4. • Public Safety
11.2.5. • Impact on Environment
11.3. - Green computing involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer.
11.4. - Strategies Include
11.4.1. • Recycling
11.4.2. • Regulating manufacturing processes
11.4.3. • Extending the life of computers
11.4.4. • Immediately donating or properly disposing of replaced computers
12. Personal Computers
12.1. - A personal computer can perform all of It’s input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself.
12.2. - Two popular architectures are the PC and the Apple.
12.2.1. • Desktop computer