Kim Allen Kenneth
Chapter 1 Computer Fundamentals
Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions Computer Information-Processing Cycle Computer System Hardware Program Software System Software Application Software Input output storage processing
Input: Getting Data into the Computer Input Data Input devices Bark, bark, bark
Processing: Transforming Data into Information Processing Information Central processing unit (CPU) System unit Random access memory
Output: Displaying information Bark, bark, bark Output devices Monitors Printer Speakers
Storage: Holding Programs and Data for Future Use Storage Flash Drive Media card CD/DVD drive Hard disk drive
Communications: Moving Data between Computers Communications Communications Devices Network Modem Network interface card
The Information-Processing Cycle in Action Input Processing Output Storage
Social impacts of Computer Use
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