1. Computer Basics Section 2.1 YOU WILL LEARN TO… Identify hardware
Describe processing components
Compare and contrast input and output devices
Compare and contrast storage devices
Identify and describe operating system software
Identify and describe application software
Summarize cross-platform issues

2. Computer Basics Section 2.2 Section 2.3 YOU WILL LEARN TO…
Identify types of networks
Examine types of network connections
Identify network hardware and software
Section 2.3
Create a new Web site
Save a Web page
Format text
Insert a graphic
Create subpages

3. Computer Hardware and Softwarepp
Computer Hardware and Software
2.1
Focus on Reading
Main Ideas
Computer systems are composed of users, hardware, software, and data. Hardware is a computer’s physical components. Software gives hardware instructions to make it work.
Key Terms
hardware
input device
output device
software
operating system (OS)
graphical user interface (GUI)
application software

4. Computer Hardware and Softwarepp
Computer Hardware and Software
2.1
Computers and the Computer System
Computers are categorized as either_________.
A ___ is a computer that runs the Windows operating system (OS).
A ______ is a computer that runs the Macintosh OS.

5. Computer Hardware and Softwarepp
Computer Hardware and Software
2.1
Computers and the Computer System
A computer system consists of four parts:
A u
Hardware S D
hardware . (p. 37)

6. Computer Hardware and Softwarepp
Computer Hardware and Software
2.1
Hardware: Processing Components
Storage Devices
Power Supply
The central processing unit (CPU) and random-access memory (RAM) are processing components.
The CPU is the part of the computer where data is processed. It is sometimes referred to as the “_____” of the computer.
The computer stores data that it is currently processing in RAM.
Hard Drive
CPU
RAM
Motherboard

7. Computer Hardware and Softwarepp
Computer Hardware and Software
2.1
Hardware: Input and Output Devices
Input devices and output devices allow you to enter new data and examine processed data on a computer.
input device . (p. 38)
output device . (p. 38)

8. Computer Hardware and Softwarepp
Computer Hardware and Software
2.1
Storage Devices
There are several different types of storage devices available.
H Drive
F Drive
Z Drive
CDs and DVDs
F Drives
Tape Backups

9. Computer Hardware and Softwarepp
Computer Hardware and Software
2.1
Types of Software
Before installing any other software on your computer, you must install operating system (OS) software.
The OS controls ___ of the other software programs on a computer.
software . (p. 40)
operating system (OS). (p. 40)

10. Computer Hardware and Softwarepp
Computer Hardware and Software
2.1
Operating System Software
An OS provides a graphical user interface through which a ______ gives ___________ to the computer.
graphical user interface (GUI) . (p. 40)

11. Computer Hardware and Softwarepp
Computer Hardware and Software
2.1
Operating System Software
Here are examples of a Windows and a Mac OS.
Windows OS
Mac OS

12. Computer Hardware and Softwarepp
Computer Hardware and Software
2.1
Application Software
Most of the time when you use a computer, you are using one of these six common types of application software:
W b E-
W p Sp D Pr
application software. (p. 41)

13. Computer Hardware and Softwarepp
Computer Hardware and Software
2.1
Utility Software
___________helps you control your computer and keep it in good running condition.
Utility software includes ________________________.

14. Computer Hardware and Softwarepp
Computer Hardware and Software
2.1
Cross-Platform Issues
Your computer’s hardware, operating system, and application programs must all work together in order for your computer to function properly.
When computer components work together properly, they are said to be __________.

15. Computer Hardware and Softwarepp
Computer Hardware and Software
2.1
Section Assessment
Identify A _____ is a computer that runs a Windows operating system.
A. PC
B. GUI
C. CPU
D. RAM

16. Networks Focus on Reading 2.2 Main Ideaspp
Networks
2.2
Focus on Reading
Main Ideas
Networks allow computers to share information, messages, and software. Dial-up, broadband, and wireless are three types of network connections.
Key Terms
network
local area network (LAN)
wide area network (WAN)
server
client

17. Networks Types of Networks 2.2pp
Networks
2.2
Types of Networks
A network can connect two computers in a home or millions of computers around the world, as in the case of the Internet.
Networks can be divided into two basic categories:
local area networks
wide area networks
network . (p. 43)
local area network (LAN) . (p. 43)
wide area network (WAN) . (p. 43)

18. Networks Types of Connections 2.2pp
Networks
2.2
Types of Connections
There are three ways to connect to the Internet:
D Connections
Br Connections
Cable
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network)
W Connections

19. Networks Network Hardware and Software 2.2pp
Networks
2.2
Network Hardware and Software
Network hardware consists of the _________ ___________ that connect computers to one another.
For a network to function properly, all the hardware components must be _____________.

20. Networks Network Hardware and Software 2.2pp
Networks
2.2
Network Hardware and Software
Most LANs are client/server networks.
client . (p. 45)
server . (p. 45)

21. Networks Network Hardware and Software 2.2pp
Networks
2.2
Network Hardware and Software
In a client/server network, the server responds to the requests of client computers.

22. Networks Network Hardware and Software 2.2pp
Networks
2.2
Network Hardware and Software
________ send and receive signals through telephone wires or cable.
N i c create and send signals from one network component to another.
R connect LANs. Computers on a LAN can also access the Internet using routers.
N are controlled by network operating system software.

23. Networks 2.2 Section Assessmentpp
Networks
2.2
Section Assessment
True/False In a client/server network, the client responds to the requests of server computers.
Please place your answer and explanation here.

24. Creating a Basic Web Sitepp
Creating a Basic Web Site
2.3
Focus on Reading
Main Ideas
When creating a Web site, you must organize and name your files so they are easy to find. The main content of most Web sites is text and graphics.
Key Terms
folder
subfolder
root folder
format
font
subpage

25. Creating a Basic Web Sitepp
Creating a Basic Web Site
2.3
Creating and Saving a Web Page
When saving your Web pages, save them in a system of folders and subfolders.
The top-level folder is the root folder.
folder . (p. 48)
subfolder . (p. 48)
root folder . (p. 48)

26. Creating a Basic Web Sitepp
Creating a Basic Web Site
2.3
Adding Text to a Web Page
When you format text, you specify how characters will look on the page.
Formatting text also involves choosing a font.
format . (p. 51)
font  .(p. 51)

27. Creating a Basic Web Sitepp
Creating a Basic Web Site
2.3
Adding Graphics to a Web Page
One easy way to add graphics to a Web page is to use a _______ graphic.

28. Creating a Basic Web Sitepp
Creating a Basic Web Site
2.3
Creating Subpages
Most Web sites contain more than one page.
Multi-page sites have a main page and one or more subpages.
subpage . (p. 55)

29. Creating a Basic Web Sitepp
Creating a Basic Web Site
2.3
Activity 2A – Create a One-Page Web site (p. 49)
Activity 2B – Insert and Format Text (p. 51)
Activity 2C – Insert Graphics (p. 52)
Activity 2D – Create a Subpage (p. 55)

30. Creating a Basic Web Sitepp
Creating a Basic Web Site
2.3
Section Assessment
Name The top-level folder of a Web site is the ____________.
A. subfolder
B. root folder
C. subpage
D. folder

31. Computer Basics Chapter Review
Identify _______ connect LANs and can connect computers on a LAN to the Internet.
A. Modems
B. Digital Subscriber
Lines (DSL)
C. Networks
D. Routers

32. Computer Basics Chapter Review
Analyze Organizing and keeping track of files is an important part of creating a Web site. Why should you have a plan when saving Web site files?
Please place your answer here.