University of Cabuyao Vision and Values

University of Cabuyao Overview

• Vision: Develop globally competitive professionals and leaders for community development in Region IV.
• Mission: Equip individuals with knowledge, skills, and values for professional success and national service.
• Core Values: Personal Dignity, Nurturing Community, Commitment to Excellence.
• Graduate Attributes: Competence, communication, analytical skills, lifelong learning, leadership, productivity, social responsibility, technology proficiency, and professional values.

Introduction to Computing

• Intended Outcomes: Explain the evolution of computers and identify types of hardware and software.

Hardware vs. Software

• Hardware: Physical components (e.g., printers, monitors).
• Software: Programs that instruct hardware (e.g., word processors, games).

Monitors

• LCD Monitors: Thinner, used in notebooks and flat screens, better quality than CRT.
• Video Card: Influences graphics rendering with memory measurements (32 MB for general, 128 MB for graphics-intensive).
• Buying Tips: Opt for 17” or larger monitors with a dot pitch of 28 or better.

Printers

• Types: Laser, Ink Jet, Dot Matrix.
  • Laser: High speed, quiet, quality output; can scan and photocopy.
  • Ink Jet: Quiet, reliable, good for color printing.
  • Dot Matrix: Older technology, now mostly superseded.
• Speed: Measured in pages per minute (PPM); laser printers range from 20-45 PPM.
• Quality: Dots per inch (DPI) measurement; higher DPI results in better quality.

Basic Processing Cycle

• Central Processing Unit (CPU): The brain of the computer executing all operations.

Memory Storage

• Memory: Composed of bits (0s and 1s); bytes consist of 8 bits.
• Storage Hierarchy:
  • Kilobyte (KB): ~1,000 bytes
  • Megabyte (MB): ~1 million bytes
  • Gigabyte (GB): ~1 billion bytes.

CPU Overview

• Brands: Predominantly Intel and AMD.
• Performance Indicators: Clock speed measured in MHz or GHz, affecting operation cycles per second.

Internal Memory

• RAM (Random Access Memory): Needed for quick data access and system performance; at least 256 MB recommended.
• ROM (Read Only Memory): Contains essential system information, cannot be modified.

External Memory

• Floppy Drives: 3.5” high density (1.44 MB).
• Hard Drives: Minimum 40 GB for modern storage needs.
• Optical Drives: CD-ROM (650 MB), DVD-ROM (up to 17 GB), CD-RW and DVD-RW for writing data.

Other Storage Devices

• USB Drives: Common for 64-512 MB storage.
• Zip Drives: Offer storage from 100 MB to 2 GB.

Networking

• Types: LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), and wireless connections.
• Modems: Essential for computer communication over phone lines; speed measured in bits per second (bps).

Software Types

• Systems Software: Facilitates core functions (e.g., DOS, Windows, Linux).
• Applications Software: Enables task completion (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets).

Software Legal Issues

• Commercial Software: Limited to backup copies and one machine use.
• Shareware: Can be copied and shared but requires payment for continued use.
• Freeware: Can be used without restriction.

Virus Awareness

• Viruses: Malicious code that can corrupt files and spread between computers.
• Protection Measures: Avoid untrusted file sources, use virus detection software, and update frequently.

Buying Advice for Computers

• Minimum Requirements: 2 GHz CPU, 256 MB of RAM, 40 GB hard drive, CD-RW, and appropriate printers.
• Software Bundles: Recommended productivity and reference software included with purchases.
• Support and Warranty: Choose systems with comprehensive customer support and a warranty policy.

This quiz explores the vision, mission, core values, and graduate attributes of the University of Cabuyao. Participants will learn about the institution's commitment to personal dignity and its focus on developing globally-competitive graduates. Test your knowledge on these foundational principles!