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English Activity
Code: 81231525
Code: 81231525
Índice
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1. Objectives of the fieldwork ...................................................................................................... 3
1.2. Methodology............................................................................................................................. 3
2. Literature Review ........................................................................................................................ 4
2.1. Practical Exercises .................................................................................................................... 4
2.2. The Importance of Computers in the Business World ............................................................. 5
2.2.1. Business Computer Functions ............................................................................................... 6
2.2.2. Using Laptops vs. Desktops .................................................................................................. 6
2.2.3. Benefits of Device Ownership ............................................................................................... 7
3. Conclusion ................................................................................................................................... 8
4. References ................................................................................................................................... 9
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1. Introduction
In this present fieldwork I am going to write an essay about the importance of Computers in the
Business World. Computers have become essential business tools. They are used in every aspect
of a company's operations, including product creation, marketing, accounting and administration.
It is critical that business owners take the time to choose the right computers, software and
peripherals for their organization. Given the diversity of modern technology, from smartphones
and tablets to large desktop systems, the choice of the best tech for your business can be
daunting.
1.2. Methodology
In this field work we consulted many books so the methodology used in this task is bibliographic
method which according to some writers it consists on consulting books and other bibliographic
materials.
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2. Literature Review
Read the following text and answer the questions that follow.
Computer engineer, Ray Tomlinson invented internet-based e-mail in late 1971. Under ARPAnet
several major innovations occurred: e-mail (or electronic mail), the ability to send simple
messages to another person across the network (1971). Ray Tomlinson worked as a computer
engineer for Bolt Beranek and Newman (BBN), the company hired by the United States Defense
Department to build the first internet in 1968.
Ray Tomlinson was experimenting with a popular program he wrote called SNDMSG that the
ARPANET programmers and researchers were using on the network computers (Digital PDP-
10s) to leave messages for each other. SNDMSG was a “local” electronic message program. You
could only leave messages on the computer that you were using for other persons using that
computer to read. Tomlinson used a file transfer protocol that he was working on called
CYPNET to adapt the SNDMSG program so it could send electronic messages to any computer
on the ARPANET network.
Ray Tomlinson chose the @ symbol to tell which user was “at” what computer. The @ goes in
between the user’s login name and the name of his/her host computer. The first e-mail was sent
between two computers that were actually sitting besides each other. However, the ARPANET
network was used as the connection between the two. The first e-mail message was
“QWERTYUIOP”.
Ray Tomlinson is quoted as saying he invented e-mail, “Mostly because it seemed like a neat
idea.” No one was asking for e-mail.
1. What is e-mail?
Answer: e-mail is the ability to send simple messages to another person across the network.
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A: Ray Tomlinson chose the @ symbol to tell which user was “at” what computer. The @ goes
in between the user’s login name and the name of his/her host computer.
4. What is ARPANET?
A: ARPANET is network used to connect different computer, was used to send the first e-mail.
Fill in the gaps with the verb to be or to have in the present simple
6. I am 22 years old.
Computers have become essential business tools. They are used in every aspect of a company's
operations, including product creation, marketing, accounting and administration. It is critical that
business owners take the time to choose the right computers, software and peripherals for their
organization. Given the diversity of modern technology, from smartphones and tablets to large
desktop systems, the choice of the best tech for your business can be daunting.
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Most business processes now involve the use of computers. Here are some of them:
Business owners who are considering the purchase of computers have a lot of decisions to make,
including the types of computers they want to be used in their offices: Laptops or desktops.
Laptops have surged in popularity over the past decade as their reliability, power and
performance have increased even as their portability has improved. However, some experts
believe that desktops are still a good option for many companies.
Cost of purchase and repair: Desktop computers are often more affordable, compared to
laptops that have similar processing speeds and features. In addition, desktops may be less
costly to repair as their internal components are generally more accessible.
Size and ergonomics: Both desktop and laptop computers are available in a range of
sizes. If space is at a premium in your office, take the time to compare the size and shape
of available machines. Ergonomics is also a factor: if your employees will be spending a
lot of time at their desks, choosing a system that encourages healthy body positioning is
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important. In some cases, laptops can present greater ergonomic challenges, although
these can be overcome by purchasing peripherals, such as a separate monitor, and
accessories. This is especially the case for system keyboards, as laptops are designed with
keyboards that are flatter than those with desktops.
Portability: Where do your employees work? If you expect your team to be at their desks
most of the time, desktops may make the most sense. If your team is on the road a lot,
laptops are the better choice. In some cases, your best option may be to purchase a mix of
machines: Laptops for the sales and promotional teams, and desktops for administrative
staff. Bear in mind that the easy portability of a laptop presents more of a security issue
than the larger desktop computers.
To reduce costs, some companies now have a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy.
Employees are encouraged to bring their own laptop computers to work or, alternatively, to use
their own device if they are working from home. The advantages of such a system, particularly
for startups, include reduced expenses for the business owner, as well as allowing employees to
use the machine that they're most comfortable working with.
Still, this policy has its own problems: Not all employees can afford to purchase or maintain late-
model laptops or machines that have enough power to run business software. In addition, there
are significant security concerns: Company systems may be vulnerable to hacking via an
employee’s computer, particularly if the employee becomes lax in his browsing habits, use of
social media apps or updating security software
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3. Conclusion
We concluded in this fieldwork that the researchers will present some of the applications and
programs that facilitate different works of organizations as well as reducing the burden on the
employees. They can be used to save and retrieve data, and perform complex calculations; they
can also be used for marketing, inventories, financial accounting, and customer accounts and
banking.
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4. References
Al-Sheikh IA. Computer Uses in the Performance of Security Tasks: A Survey Study for
Employees of Riyadh Police Departments, Unpublished Master Thesis. Riyadh, Naif Arab
University for Security Science. 2005.