Dylan Duffield Computer Basics Presentation PDF

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This presentation provides a foundation for understanding basic computer concepts, outlining the importance of computers, how they function, and different types of software.

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Basic computer Skills Learning Goals Describe why computers are important. Explain how computers work. Explain the difference between computer hardware and computer software. Describe what an operating system is. Importance Why is it important to learn how to use a compu...

Basic computer Skills Learning Goals Describe why computers are important. Explain how computers work. Explain the difference between computer hardware and computer software. Describe what an operating system is. Importance Why is it important to learn how to use a computer? What is a Computer? An electronic device that: accepts data (input), manipulates the data (process), provides output (output) and stores the results (storage). Input Devices The user must provide the data through an input device such as: Output Devices A few examples of output devices are: The computer user can also instruct the computer to provide output. REVIEW INFORMATION PROCESSING CYCLE Input e c l C y in g s s c e Output ro Process n P i o mat fo r I n Memory/Storage Why Use a Computer Speed Accuracy Reliability Computer Programs A computer program is a collection of step-by-step instructions that tell the computer how to perform a particular task or group of related tasks. Software There are two general types of software. System software Application software System Software System software generally comes preinstalled on your computer and you will, quite often, not even realize that you are interacting with it. Operating Systems Device Drivers Application Software Software the computer uses to carry out a specific task as specified by the user. Word Processing Software that enables the user to enter, edit, format and print documents containing primarily, but not limited to, text. Spreadsheets Software that enables the user to enter, edit, format, print, sort and calculate primarily numeric data. Web Browsers Software that enables the user to access, retrieve and view documents and other resources on the Internet. Chrome Email Software that enables the user to send and receive electronic mail, commonly known as email over the internet.

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