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What is the main objective of the Fundamentals of Information Technology course?
What is the main objective of the Fundamentals of Information Technology course?
The main objective is to introduce IT in a simple language to all undergraduate students.
What are the key learning outcomes of the Fundamentals of Information Technology course?
What are the key learning outcomes of the Fundamentals of Information Technology course?
Analogue computers directly accept data without converting it into numbers.
Analogue computers directly accept data without converting it into numbers.
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Digital computers process continuous data directly, without converting it into bits.
Digital computers process continuous data directly, without converting it into bits.
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What is the key advantage of using hybrid computers?
What is the key advantage of using hybrid computers?
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What is the purpose of a general-purpose computer?
What is the purpose of a general-purpose computer?
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What is a special-purpose computer?
What is a special-purpose computer?
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What are some major limitations of computers?
What are some major limitations of computers?
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What are some key applications of computers in various fields?
What are some key applications of computers in various fields?
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The abacus is an example of a first-generation computer.
The abacus is an example of a first-generation computer.
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What was the primary electronic component used in the first generation of computers and what are some examples of computers from this era?
What was the primary electronic component used in the first generation of computers and what are some examples of computers from this era?
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What was the primary innovation that defined the second generation of computers and what are some examples of computers from this era?
What was the primary innovation that defined the second generation of computers and what are some examples of computers from this era?
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What marked the third generation of computers and what are some examples of computers from this era?
What marked the third generation of computers and what are some examples of computers from this era?
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What defined the fourth generation of computers, what are some notable technologies associated with this generation, and what are some examples of popular computers from this era?
What defined the fourth generation of computers, what are some notable technologies associated with this generation, and what are some examples of popular computers from this era?
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What distinguishes fifth-generation computers, what are some examples of computers from this era, and what key area are they focused around?
What distinguishes fifth-generation computers, what are some examples of computers from this era, and what key area are they focused around?
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The use of punch cards as input methods was a feature of the second generation of computers but not the first.
The use of punch cards as input methods was a feature of the second generation of computers but not the first.
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A mercury thermometer is an example of an analogue computer.
A mercury thermometer is an example of an analogue computer.
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A digital computer uses discrete values, represented by binary digits (0 and 1).
A digital computer uses discrete values, represented by binary digits (0 and 1).
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Hybrid computers are faster than analogue computers and have similar memory capabilities.
Hybrid computers are faster than analogue computers and have similar memory capabilities.
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A general-purpose computer can be programmed to perform a wide variety of tasks, making it very adaptable.
A general-purpose computer can be programmed to perform a wide variety of tasks, making it very adaptable.
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Special-purpose computers are typically designed to be flexible and capable of handling various tasks.
Special-purpose computers are typically designed to be flexible and capable of handling various tasks.
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What is the primary focus of a special-purpose computer?
What is the primary focus of a special-purpose computer?
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Study Notes
Syllabus - Fundamentals of Information Technology
- Course code: 101
- Credits: 3
- Course title: Fundamental of Information Technology
- Prepared by: Dr. Bhaskar V. Patil
- Evaluation: 60:40 (UE:IE) marks
- Course objectives: Introduce IT to all students; for their professional careers and certifications. Focus on IT basics, computer applications, programming, and the internet.
- Course outcomes: Students will be able to understand computer concepts, types of computers, memory devices, and software. NoThey will also be able to use MS-office tools. Analyze computer components.
Course Units
- Unit 1: Computer definition, characteristics, concept of hardware and software, evolution of computers, analog and digital computers, hybrid computers, general types, and computer limitations and applications. Input devices like keyboard, mouse, scanner, MICR, OMR. Output device types (VDU, printers - dot matrix, daisywheel, inkjet, laser, line printers)
- Unit 2: Memory concepts, memory cell, memory organization, semiconductor memory (RAM, ROM, PROM, EPROM), secondary storage devices (magnetic tape, magnetic disk, floppy disk, hard disk), compact disk. Software and types of software; system software (operating systems, utility programs, programming language: machine language, assembly language, high-level languages), application software (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, graphics, DBMS).
- Unit 3: Concept of networks, communication system, data transmission media, topologies. MS Office (introduction to MS Office, components, and features, creating letters, tables, formatting, spell-check, print preview, word-art, excel sheets- sorting, queries, graphs). Multimedia applications (e.g., VLC player, Premier Pro, and Windows Media Player). Enterprise software.
- Unit 4: (Details not available in provided text)
- Unit 5: (Details not available in provided text)
Reference Books
- International: Dromey, "How to solve computer problems" (2015, 3rd edition)
- National: P. K. Sinha, "Computer Fundamentals" (12th edition)
- National: V. Rajaraman, "Computer Fundamentals" (6th edition, 2014)
Online Resources
MOOCs
- Alison
- Swayam
Introduction to Computer
- A computer is a programmable electronic device that accepts raw data, processes it with instructions, and produces results.
- It does mathematical and logical operations.
- It stores outputs for later use.
- It can handle both numerical and non-numerical calculations.
- Its origin comes from calculate.
Characteristics of Computer Systems
- Speed: Computers are faster and more accurate than humans, performing millions of instructions per second in micro and nanoseconds
- Diligence: Never tire; can work continuously
- Reliability: Consistent output for similar inputs
- Automation: Robots that help in the industrial process and carry on specific job
- Versatility: Perform numerous tasks with efficiency and accuracy
- Memory: Capacity to store and access large amounts of data
- Accuracy: Low chances of errors compared to human errors
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