1. Software, also called a program, tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them
1.1. System Software
1.1.1. Operating system
1.1.2. Utility program
1.2. Application Software
2. Computer Applications in Society
2.1. Education
2.2. Finance
2.3. Government
2.4. Health Care
2.5. Science
2.6. Publishing
2.7. Travel
2.8. Manufacturing
3. Computer Software
3.1. Installing is the process of setting up software to work with the computer, printer, and other hardware
3.2. A programmer develops software or writes the instructions that direct the computer to process data into information
4. Elements of an Information System
4.1. Hardware
4.2. Software
4.3. Data
4.4. People
4.5. Procedures
4.5.1. New node
5. Examples of Computer Usage
5.1. Home User
5.1.1. Personal financial management
5.1.2. Web access
5.1.3. Communications
5.1.4. Entertainment
5.2. Small Office/Home Office User
5.2.1. Look up information
5.2.2. Send and receive e‐mail messages
5.2.3. Make telephone calls
5.3. Mobile User
5.3.1. Connect to other computers on a network or the Internet
5.3.2. Transfer information
5.3.3. Play video games
5.3.4. Listen to music
5.4. Power User
5.4.1. Work with multimedia
5.4.2. User industry‐specific software
5.5. Enterprise User
5.5.1. Communicate among employees
5.5.2. Process high volumes of transactions
5.5.3. Blog
6. Summary
6.1. Basic computer concepts
6.2. Components of a computer
6.3. Networks, the Internet, and computer software
6.4. Many different categories of computers, computer users, and computer applications in society
7. A World of Computers
7.1. Computers are everywhere
8. Objectives Overview
8.1. Define the term,computer and describe the relationship between data information
8.2. Explain why computer literacy is vital to success in today's world
8.3. Describe the five components of the computer
8.3.1. New node
8.4. Describe to roll of each element in an information system
8.4.1. New node
8.5. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages that users experience when working with computers
8.5.1. New node
8.6. Define the term, network, and identify benefits of sharing resources on a network
8.7. Distinguish between system software and application software
8.8. Differentiate among types, sizes, and functions of computers in each category
8.9. Explain how home users, small office/home office users, mobile users, power users, and enterprise users each interact with publishing computers
9. What Is a Computer?
9.1. A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory
10. The Components of a Computer
10.1. A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as hardware
10.1.1. Input Device
10.1.1.1. Allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer
10.1.2. Output Device
10.1.2.1. Hardware component that conveys information to one or more people
10.1.3. System Unit
10.1.3.1. Case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process data
10.1.4. Storage Device
10.1.4.1. Holds data, instructions, and information for future use
10.1.5. Communications Device
10.1.5.1. Enables a computer to send and receive data, instructions, and information and from one or devices to more computers or mobile
11. Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers
11.1. Disadvantages of Using Computers
11.1.1. Health Risks
11.1.2. Violation of Privacy
11.1.3. Public Safety
11.1.4. Impact on Labor Force
11.1.5. Impact on Environment
11.2. Advantages of Using Computers
11.2.1. Speed
11.2.2. Reliability
11.2.3. Consistency
11.2.4. Storage
11.2.5. Communications
12. Networks and the Internet
12.1. A network is a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media
12.2. The Internet is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals
12.3. People use the Internet for a variety of reasons
12.3.1. Communicate
12.3.2. Research and Access Information
12.3.3. Shop
12.3.4. Bank and Invest
12.3.5. Online Trading
12.3.6. Entertainment
12.3.7. Download Music
12.3.8. Share Videos
12.3.9. Web Application
12.4. A social networking Web site encourages members to share their interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with other registered users
13. Categories of Computers
13.1. Game Consoles
13.1.1. A game console is a mobile computing device designed for single‐player or multiplayer video games
13.2. Servers
13.2.1. A server controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network
13.2.1.1. Provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information
13.3. Mainframes
13.3.1. A mainframe is a large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously
13.4. Supercomputers
13.4.1. A supercomputer is the fastest, most powerful computer
13.4.1.1. Fastest supercomputers are capable of processing more than one quadrillion instructions in a single second
13.5. Embedded Computers
13.5.1. An embedded computer is a special‐purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product
13.5.1.1. Consumer Electronics
13.5.1.2. Home Automation Devices
13.5.1.3. Automobiles
13.5.1.4. Process Controllers and Robotics
13.5.1.5. Computer Devices and Office Machines
13.6. Personal Computers
13.6.1. A personal computer can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself
13.6.2. Two popular architectures are the PC and the Apple
13.7. Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices
13.7.1. Mobile computer
13.7.2. Mobile Device