1. RYAN HAAG Comm 165 Student #: 0057559

2. Project Description  In this exercise, I will be referencing Chapter 1 material from the 2002/2003 Computing Essentials textbook (Timothy and Linda O’Leary)

3. Contents  Information Systems  People  Procedures  Software  Hardware  Data  Connectivity and the Internet

4. Information Systems  The Five Parts of Information Systems –People –Procedures –Software (programs) –Hardware –Data –Information

5. People  The most important part of an information system.  Examples of how technology can work for you: –Entertainment –Business

6. Procedures  The rules and guidelines people follow when using software, hardware, and data.  Usually documented in manuals.

7. Software  System Software  Application Software –Browser –Word Processor –Spreadsheet –Database Mgmt. System –Presentation Graphics

8. Hardware  Types of Computers –Supercomputers –Mainframe –Minicomputers –Microcomputers  Microcomputer Hardware –System Unit –Input/Output Devices –Secondary Storage Devices (floppy/hard/optical disks)

9. Data  Stored electronically in a file  Common file types include: –Document –Worksheet –Database –Presentation

10. Connectivity and the Internet  Connectivity –The ability of end users to tap into resources well beyond their desktops  The Wireless Revolution –The widespread and increasing use of mobile (wireless) communication devices  Internet –The worlds largest computer network –The “World Wide Web” (WWW)

11. Conclusion  Technology is here to stay

12. Have a good day…..