Introduction to Computers

1. The Components of a Computer

1.1. Input Device

1.2. Output Device

1.3. System Unit

1.4. Storage Device

1.5. Communications Device

2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers

2.1. Advantages of Using Computers

2.1.1. Speed

2.1.2. Reliability

2.1.3. Consistency

2.2. Disadvantages of Using Computers

2.2.1. Health Risks

2.2.2. Violation of Privacy

2.2.3. Public Safety

3. Networks and the Internet

4. Computer Software

4.1. System Software

4.2. Application Software

5. Elements of an Information System

6. Computer Applications in Society

6.1. Education

6.2. Finance

6.3. Government

6.4. Health Care

6.5. Science

6.6. Travel

6.7. Manufacturing

7. Objectives Overview

7.1. Explain why computer literacy is vital to success in today’s world

8. A World of Computers

8.1. New node

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. Categories of Computers

10.1. Personal Computers

10.2. Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices

10.3. Game consoles

10.4. Servers

10.5. Mainframes

10.6. Supercomputers

10.7. Embedded Computers