Intro to Information Tech Chapter 2 Computers are data processing devices * Performs four major functions * Input: Gathers data, allows users to enter data * Process: Manipulates, calculates, or organizes data into information * Output: Displays data and information for user * Storage: Saves data and information for later use * Data: representation of a fact, figure, or idea * Information: data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion
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1. The part of the computer that stores data and program instructions that need to be instantly accessible to the CPU is the: a. Microprocessor b. RAM c. Hard Disk d. Peripheral 2. How many values can be represented by a single byte? a. 2 b. 8 c. 16 d. 64 e. 256 3. Which of the following statements is TRUE: a. Software is written to be compatible
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1. The part of the computer that stores data and program instructions that need to be instantly accessible to the CPU is the: a. Microprocessor b. RAM c. Hard Disk d. Peripheral 2. How many values can be represented by a single byte? a. 2 b. 8 c. 16 d. 64 e. 256 3. Which of the following statements is TRUE: a. Software is written to be compatible with different processor instruction sets
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Discovering Computers 2012 Your Interactive Guide to the Digital World Objectives Overview Define system software and identify the two types of system software Summarize the features of several stand-alone operating systems Describe the functions of an operating system Summarize the startup process on a personal computer Briefly describe various server operating systems Summarize the features of several embedded operating systems Explain the purpose of several utility programs See
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analysis of three different organizations shows how much technology plays a role in day-day-business transactions. U.S. Probation Office’s Computer Software The United States Probation Office is a part of a national networking computer system. Each probation office across the country uses the same type of software. This network must be very secure due to the type of people the organization serves. Confidentiality is very important and legal issues may arise if it is violated. Therefore, the organization’s
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“Microsoft Active Directory: How to effectively manage corporate network environments with cost savings” while adhering to the requirements for the final research paper for English 235: Technical Writing. Throughout my report I will show examples of per computer cost savings that can be achieved by using Microsoft Active Directory. These savings can be leveraged on any size corporate network to help make IT services more effective and enhance productivity. I will also explain how Active Directory makes
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Details of Assessment | Term and Year | | Time allowed | | Assessment Type | Written | Assessment Weighting | 40% | Due Date | Week 5 | Room | | Details of Subject | Qualification | ICA20111Cert II in IT, Digital Media & Technology | Subject Name | Computer Fundamentals | Details of Unit(s) of competency | Unit Code | I ICAICT201A | Unit Title | Use Computer Operating Systems and Hardware | Unit Code | ICASAS206A | Unit Title | Detect and Protect from SPAM and Destructive
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SEC/460 Introduction The purpose of this essay is to review and calculate the risk for bombs, sniper attacks, biological weapons, and cyber viruses and identify existing countermeasures in the State of Florida. Being a highly susceptible region for illegal immigration coming across the border, Florida has a close watch for terroristic threats. The following pages will review the threats and measures taken in the State of
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Generalization and Support ..……………………………………………………………7 Transitions ………………………………………………………………………….….7 Sentences ...…………………………………………………………………………...8 Complete Sentences ……………………………………………………………..8 Wordiness ……………………………………………………………………………..8 Grammatical ……………………………………………………………………..8 Punctuation ……………………………………………………………………………..8 Active/Passive word use ……………………………………………………………10 Appendix A (Business Letter) .………………………………………………..….11 Appendix B (Memorandum) …..………………………………………………………
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.......................... 5 INTRODUCTION OF COMPUTER VIRUS TO THE SYSTEM .............................................................................. 7 UNINTENTIONAL ACTS/MISTAKES. ............................................................................................................... 7 CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................................. 8 REFERENCES .................................
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