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2. Lesson 8.1 Electronic Technology Fundamentals
Describe the basic elements of computers.
Describe how the Internet provides information to users.
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Data — original facts and figures that business generate
Information — data that have been processed in some meaningful way that is useful to decision makers
Knowledge workers — people who work with information
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Computer Technology
Types of computers
Servers
Personal computer (Desk Tops, Lap Tops)
Smart Phones
Types of software
Operating system
Application software
Moore’s Law — amount of data a computer chip can process doubles about every 18 months (Gordon Moore, Intel Corp.)
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5. Basic Computer Elements
Central Processing Unit
Output Devices
Input Devices
Keyboard
Monitor
Mouse
Storage:
USB Flash Drive
Memory
and
Processing
Scanner
Hard Drive
Voice Recognition System
Printer
Digital Camera
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The Internet
Internet — worldwide network of linked computers that allows users to transfer data from one computer to another
World Wide Web — access tool for the Internet; usually synonymous with Internet
Hyperlink — Web page address embedded in a word, phrase, or graphic that, when clicked, transports users to that address
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Using the Internet
Modem
Internet Service Provider (ISP) — service that provides access to the Internet, usually for a fee
Browser — program that allows you to navigate and view Web pages
Search engine — program that assists in locating information on the Internet
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8. Lesson 8.2 Managing Technology
Goals
Describe the basic technology infrastructure used by businesses.
Describe the information systems that managers use to aid in their decision making.
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9. Distributing Information
Local area network (LAN) — serves users in a single building or building complex
Wide area network (WAN) — serves a wide geographic area
Intranet — allows employees to share resources
Extranet — allows company to share certain information with selected people outside the company
Firewall — screens users who enter and/or exit a network
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10. Lesson 8.3 The Effects of Technology on Work and Workers
Goals
Discuss types of problems that employees face in today’s high-technology organizations.
Describe technology’s present and future impact on businesses.
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Information Systems
Information system — computer system that processes data into meaningful information
Management information system (MIS)
Decision support system (DSS)
Executive information system (EIS)
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12. The Effects of Technology
Health problems
Ergonomics — science of adapting equipment to the work and health needs of people
Changed jobs
New job market
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