Technology and Information System

CHAPTER 1: IT, the Internet and You

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the parts of an IS Distinguish between system software and application software.
  • Discuss the 3 kinds of system software programs.
  • Explain the different type of computers.
  • Describe the different types of computer hardware
  • Define data and describe document, worksheet, database, and presentation files.
  • Explain computer connectivity, the wireless revolution, the Internet, and the Web.

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Introduction

  • Computer competency refers to acquiring computer-related skills
  • Microcomputers are common tools in all areas of life
  • Web courses are popular for people who are homebound or work odd hours
  • New ways to communicate, to find people with similar interests, and to buy goods are available

DEFINITION

The Internet is the global system of interconnected computer networks that use the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to link devices worldwide. It is a network of networks that consists of private, public, academic, business, and government networks of local to global scope, linked by a broad array of electronic, wireless, and optical networking technologies. The Internet carries a vast range of information resources and services, such as the inter-linked hypertext documents and applications of the World Wide Web (WWW), electronic mailtelephony, and file sharing.

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CHAPTER 1: IT, the Internet and You

WHAT I LEARN

  • the 3 kinds of system software programs.
  • the different type of computers.
  • the different types of computer hardware
  • About document, worksheet, database, and presentation files.
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