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COMPUTER CONCEPTS - Computer Information Systems

The document provides an overview of basic computer concepts including: - The functions of computer system components such as the central processing unit and memory. - The information processing cycle and how it relates to processing information in a computer system. - Examples of input devices like keyboards and mice, output devices like monitors and printers, and storage devices like hard drives and flash drives. - Wireless and mobile devices including laptops, tablets, and smartphones. - Basic networking components including servers, network interface cards, routers, switches, and firewalls.

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COMPUTER CONCEPTS - Computer Information Systems

The document provides an overview of basic computer concepts including: - The functions of computer system components such as the central processing unit and memory. - The information processing cycle and how it relates to processing information in a computer system. - Examples of input devices like keyboards and mice, output devices like monitors and printers, and storage devices like hard drives and flash drives. - Wireless and mobile devices including laptops, tablets, and smartphones. - Basic networking components including servers, network interface cards, routers, switches, and firewalls.

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COMPUTER CONCEPTS

Computer Information Systems Ing. Miguel Angel Ramos Arias


LESSON OBJECTIVES

Explain the functions of computer system components.

Describe the information processing cycle.

Describe various computer input & output devices.

Describe various auxiliary storage devices.

Describe Wireless and mobile devices.

Identify basic networking components.


BASIC CONCEPTS
COMPUTER

computer. / (kəmˈpjuːtə) / noun. A device,


usually electronic, that processes data
according to a set of instructions. The digital
computer stores data in discrete units and
performs arithmetical and logical operations
at very high speed.
HARDWARE
Hardware. /ˈhärdˌwer/ refers to the
computer's tangible components or
delivery systems that store and run the
written instructions provided by the
software.
SOFTWARE
Software /ˈsôf(t)wer/ is the
intangible part of the device
that lets the user interact
with the hardware and
command it to perform
specific tasks.
FUNCTION OF
COMPUTER SYSTEM
COMPONENTS
PROCESSOR

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Brain of a computer

Executes program instructions


MEMORY

• Main memory / Primary Storage


• Used during the information
processing cycle.
• Lost when computer Powers off.
INPUT DEVICES

• Any peripheral (piece of hardware equipment)


used to provide data to the computer.
• Mouse
• Keyboard
• Camera
• Scanner
OUTPUT DEVICES
• Any piece of hardware used
to communicate the results
of data processing.
• Speakers
• Printer
• Monitor
STORAGE
DEVICES
• Secondary storage
• Not directly accesible by
CPU
• External hard drive
• USB flash drive
• Memory card
INFORMATION
PROCESSING CYCLE
PARTS OF THE INFORMATION
PROCESSING CYCLE
ROLE IN THE INFORMATION CYCLE
What is the purpose of the
information processing
cycle as it relates to
computer systems?
The main function of a computer system is to
process information.
INPUT, OUTPUT, AND
STORAGE DEVICES
CD / DVD

• Storage device
• Optical disk – uses light or
lasers
• Often used for music,
video, text files, and
potos.
• Read-only vs. Rewritable
EXTERNAL HARD
DRIVE

• Storage device
• Stores large data sets
• Connects by USB port
USB FLASH
DRIVE
• Storage device
• Convenient and portable
• Fast
• Easy to erase or rewrite
KEYBOARD

• Input device
• Used to enter text
information into the
computer
MICROPHONE

• Input device
• Records sound and
digitalizes it to be stored
in the computer for
playback.
MONITOR

• Output device
• Provides a visual display
from the computer
MOUSE

• Input device
• Handheld pointing device
that controls the on-
screen cursor.
PRINTER

• Output device
• Produces a computer image on
paper
• InkJet vs. LaserJet
SCANNER

• Input device
• Images a printed page or
graphic by digitalizng it.
SPEAKERS

• Output device
• Converts electric
current into sound
format.
TOUCH
SCREEN
• Input and output device
• Touch-sensitive display
screen on which a user
can make choices by
pressing button images.
WIRELESS AND
MOBILE DEVICES
LAPTOP

• Laptop: Small mobile


personal computer that
runs on a single battery or
AC/DC adapter.
PDA (Personal
Digital Assistant)
• Personal Digital Assistant;
used for calculations,
clocks, calendars, games,
Internet, email, radio, etc.;
characterized by touch
screens.
TABLET

• Notebook – or State-
shaped mobile computer;
touch screen operated
with a stylus or digital
pen.
SMARTPHONE

• Integrates the
functionality of a mobile
phone with a PDA.
BASIC NETWORKING
COMPONENTS
SERVER

• Computer designed to
process requests and
deliver data to other
computers over local
network or the Internet.
• Central repository of data
and various programs that
are shared by other users
in a network.
NETWORK • Expansion card that enables a
computer to connect to a network.
INTERFACE CARD • Most computers now have built-in
(NIC) NICs.
ROOTER

• Join multiple networks


together.
• Able to filter traffic by
analyzing IP addresses of
senders and receivers.
SWITCH

• Joins multiple computers


together within one local
área network.
• Inspects data and
determines the source
and destination.
FIREWALL

• Protects a computer
network from
unauthorized Access.
• Also limits Access to the
outside from internal
users.
QUESTIONS?
QUESTIONS?
EXIT TICKET!!

• Mention 3 different input


devices
• Mention 2 auxiliary storage
devices
• Mention 1 networking
component

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