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Study Notes
Computer Fundamentals
- The book is divided into four units: Basics of Computer, User-Computer Interface, Applications and Security, and Practical Applications.
- Unit 1 covers the basics of computer, including introduction to computer, computer system hardware, computer memory, input and output devices, and data representation.
Introduction to Computer
- Computers are digital and analog devices that process information.
- Characteristics of computers include:
- Speed
- Accuracy
- Reliability
- Versatility
- Automation
- History of computer:
- First generation (1940-1956): Using vacuum tubes
- Second generation (1956-1963): Using transistors
- Third generation (1964-1971): Using integrated circuits
- Fourth generation (1971-present): Using microprocessors
- Fifth generation (present and next): Using artificial intelligence
- Classification of computers:
- Microcomputers
- Minicomputers
- Mainframe computers
- Supercomputers
The Computer System
- The computer system consists of input, processing, and output components.
- Components of computer hardware:
- Central processing unit (CPU)
- Input devices
- Output devices
- Storage devices
- Applications of computers:
- Business
- Education
- Healthcare
- Entertainment
Information Systems
- Information systems (IS) are used to manage and process data.
- Characteristics of information:
- Accuracy
- Completeness
- Relevance
- Timeliness
- Types of information systems:
- Operations support system
- Management support system
- Specialized information system
- Components of database system:
- Data
- Data model
- Database management system
- Database architecture
Database Fundamentals
- Database is a collection of organized data.
- Database approach:
- File-oriented approach
- Database approach
- Data models:
- High-level or conceptual data model
- Representation or implementation data model
- Low-level or physical data model
- Database management system:
- Data independence
- Data dictionary
- Database administrator
- Database languages
Operating System
- Operating system is a system software that manages computer hardware and provides common services to computer programs.
- Components of operating system:
- Process management
- Memory management
- File management
- Input/output management
Computer Security
- Computer security is the protection of computer systems and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
- Security threats:
- Unauthorized access
- Malicious code
- Denial of service
- Data theft
- Security measures:
- Authentication
- Authorization
- Encryption
- Firewalls
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