1. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING Computer Basics

2. The Information Age Computers are useful in Society to advance: Business Education Art and Music Medicine and Health Military Science and Research

3. What is a computer? Four components: 1.Input (mouse, keyboard, microphone, flash drive, finger) 2.Output (monitor, speakers, printer, flash drive, hard-drive) 3.Memory (Random Access Memory) 4.Processing (Central Processing Unint)

4. Which of the following is a computer? a.toaster b.cell phone c.router d.printer e.navigation system

5. Operating Systems Windows Mac OS Unix Linux

6. Operating System The operating system is the software that controls computer resources such as memory, the CPU, and connected devices. It also controls the programs running on the computer, and helps you install new devices.

7. Operating System

8. Computer Program A set of instructions a computer uses to perform tasks.

9. Computer Network A computer network consists of two or more computers linked to share resources (printer, software, data) Local Area Network (LAN) Wide Area Network (WAN)

10. Project 1 You are tasked with the job of purchasing an office network of 7 computers. Your budget is $5000.00. Research and compare the cost based on the following: 1.Operating system (Windows, Mac OS) 2.RAM 3.Hard Drive 4.CPU 5.Processing (CPU)

11. Sources of Info PC Magazine Tom's Guide CNET

12. Internet Worldwide network of interconnected computers used to exchange information and data.