Modern Digital Skills Chapter 1: Devices and Software PDF

10/7/2024 MODERN DIGITAL SKILLS CHAPTER1:DEVICES AND SOFTWARE OPERATIONS © All Rights Reserved. The University Of Jordan 1 CONTENTS 1. Data ,Information and Knowledge. 2. The data processing cycle. 3. The Func...

10/7/2024 MODERN DIGITAL SKILLS CHAPTER1:DEVICES AND SOFTWARE OPERATIONS © All Rights Reserved. The University Of Jordan 1 CONTENTS 1. Data ,Information and Knowledge. 2. The data processing cycle. 3. The Functionality of Computers 4. The evolution of storage media 5. Personal Computer characteristics: Hard disk, CPU, RAM. 6. Software ( System & Applications) © All Rights Reserved The University Of Jordan 2 1  10/7/2024 Data – information – knowledge Data are the raw alphanumeric values obtained through different acquisition methods. Information is created when data are processed, organized, or structured to provide context and meaning (Processed Data). Knowledge is what we know. © All Rights Reserved The University Of Jordan 3 The data processing cycle Data Information Collect Process Store Output © All Rights Reserved The University Of Jordan 4 2  10/7/2024 The Functionality of Computers © All Rights Reserved The University Of Jordan 5 The Evolution of Storage Media © All Rights Reserved The University Of Jordan 6 3  10/7/2024 Types Of Memory Computers store data in: Primary memory: RAM(Main Memory) and ROM Secondary memory: hard drives, USB flash memory, CDs, cloud..etc  If Main memory has enough space Computer will operate faster  If Secondary memory has enough space  Computer will have a better capacity and will store many files. © All Rights Reserved The University Of Jordan 7 Personal Computer characteristics Hard disk Hard disk is a kind of computer secondary storage: Its where your applications, operating systems and files are stored in. It determines the capacity of your computer. It can be internal or external Steps to know the properties of Hard Disk: 1. Double click on This PC in the desktop 2. Select DEVICES AND DRIVES 3. Right click on the Local Disk 4. Select properties © All Rights Reserved The University Of Jordan 8 4  10/7/2024 Personal Computer characteristics RAM and CPU RAM and CPU determines the speed of your computer RAM (Random Access Memory): Steps To know the properties of CPU and RAM: A type of main memory that is volatile. 1. Choose PC in the desktop CPU (central processing unit): 2. Right click and select properties Where the processing takes place. ALU: Arithmetic and Logical Unit CU: Control Unit. © All Rights Reserved The University Of Jordan 9 Hardware cannot work without programs Software Software is a program that represents a set of instructions that tells the computer what to do and how to do it Software Used to accomplish a Used by the computer variety of tasks which to handle computer System Software Application Software you can use once the technical tasks operating system has been loaded System software that manages a computer's Operating systems (OS) hardware and provides services for running applications. © All Rights Reserved The University Of Jordan 10 5  10/7/2024 Software System software: (Operating Systems) There are many types of Operating System (OS), which are designed for both PCs and smart phones. Some Operating Systems for Computers: 1. Windows (from Microsoft) 2. Mac OS (From Apple) 3. Linux Some Operating Systems for smart phones: 1. Android 2. IOS 11 © All Rights Reserved The University Of Jordan Software Application software: (Web Browsers) There are many types of Application software. You can install them to your desktop, laptop, tablet or smart phone. Some famous Web Browsers: 1. Edge (Microsoft) 2. Chrome (Google) 3. Safari © All Rights Reserved The University Of Jordan 12 6  10/7/2024 Software Application Software (Meta) 1. Facebook 2. Messenger 3. Instagram 4. WhatsApp © All Rights Reserved The University Of Jordan 13 Software Application software: (Microsoft Office and Search Engine) Office Applications from Microsoft are Available for Computers and smart phones. Some Office applications are: 1. Microsoft Word 2. Microsoft PowerPoint 3. Microsoft Excel 4. Microsoft Access Search Engine from Microsoft: - Microsoft Bing (Search Engine) Which this YouTube Video:  Office 365 version is free for students at https://youtu.be/k7wA6irn_7g the University of Jordan  © All Rights Reserved The University 14 Of Jordan 7  10/7/2024 Software Application software: (Google Apps) There are many applications from Google (Available for Computers and smart phones), Some of these applications are: o YouTube (Video sharing app) o Google Search engine o Google Maps o Google Drive (Cloud storage) o Google Chrome (web browser) o Gmail (Email service) o Google Translate o Google Play Store o Google Scholar © All Rights Reserved The University Of Jordan 15 8