Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of a computer?
Which of the following best describes Information Technology?
In the logical sequence block diagram, what represents the 'Input' function?
What does the 'Process' component of the block diagram signify?
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Which statement is NOT true about the characteristics of computers?
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What license type does Libre Office use?
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Which software is specifically designed for web browsing?
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Which platform allows for listening to music?
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What purpose does Adobe serve in software applications?
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Which software uses a Creative Commons license?
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Study Notes
Computer Overview
- Electronic device that receives, processes, and delivers information.
- Information Technology (I.T.) encompasses methods for analyzing, organizing, and implementing data communication via electronic equipment.
Logical Sequencing
- Process flow defined by a block diagram:
- Input → Process → Output
Software Summary
- Mozilla Firefox: Web browser; License Type: MPL
- Linux: Operating system; License Type: GPL v2
- Libre Office: Office productivity; License Type: GPL (MPL)
- Scratch: Software development; License Type: Creative Commons
- CentOS: Operating system; License Type: GPL v2
- Spotify: Music streaming; License Type: SDK
- Adobe: Image editing; License Type: Subscription based
- Microsoft: Operating system; License Type: Retail license
- Instagram: Social media for posting; License Type: SDK
- YouTube: Video posting platform; License Type: Creative Commons CC BY
Hardware
- Refers to the physical components of a computer, including input and output devices.
Input Devices
- Allow data entry for processing:
- Examples: Microphone, Keyboard
Output Devices
- Display or reproduce processed results:
- Examples: Monitor, Headphones, Printer, USB drives
Input/Output (I/O) Devices
- Serve dual roles in data processing:
- Input and Output capabilities
Key Functions of a Computer
- Manages data through manipulation: input, storage, processing, and output.
Input Devices Examples
- Mouse, Keyboard, Apple Pencil, TV Remote, Steering Wheel
Output Devices Examples
- Speaker, Monitor, TV, Virtual Reality Headset, LED Lights
Storage Types
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Hard Disk (HDD):
- More resistant, longer lifespan, stores large files (movies, documents).
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Solid State Drive (SSD):
- Faster, shorter lifespan, cheaper, ideal for gaming applications.
Learning Objectives
- Understand basic concepts of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and its classifications.
- Recognize main processes carried out by ICT.
- Learn essential hardware concepts.
Weekly Overview
- Covers the period from August to September, spanning six weeks with scheduled topics and evaluations.
Grading Criteria
- Activities contribute 50%, the site contributes 20%, and exams account for 30% of total assessment.
Software Licensing
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Free Software:
- Encourages access to code for modification and redistribution; aligns with four freedoms of software use.
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Proprietary Software:
- Most restrictive; prohibits copying, modification, and distribution to protect the developer.
Google Sites
- Tool for building websites easily without design skills; optimized for mobile devices.
Software Definition
- Refers to programs, routines, and symbolic languages that control hardware functionality.
CPU Functionality
- Central controller for all computer parts; interprets simple commands for circuit operation.
Operating System
- Central software managing hardware resources and facilitating interaction between users and applications.
Application Software
- Designed to assist users in performing specific tasks in multimedia, presentations, graphics, and word processing.
Programming Language
- Consists of reserved words and symbols to provide instructions to a computer for task execution.
User Interface
- Structure and design that enables user interaction with the software and hardware.
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Description
Explore the foundational concepts of how computers operate, focusing on logical sequencing and the block diagram of processes. This quiz will help you grasp the essential functions of input, processing, and output within information technology. Test your knowledge on the basics of computing!
