Topic 1: Introduction to computers

Topic outcomes:

 To understand why computer is essentials

 Understand what is Information systems
 Identify types of computer
 Identify uses of computer
 A World of Computers
• Computers are everywhere

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 What Is a Computer?
• A computer is an electronic device, operating
under the control of instructions stored in its own
memory

Collects Produces
data Processing informatio
(input) n (output)

Information Processing Cycle

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What Is a Computer?

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 Advantages and Disadvantages
of Using Computers
Advantages of Disadvantages of
Using Computers Using Computers
Health
Speed Risks

Violation of
Reliability Privacy

Public
Consistency
Safety

Impact on
Storage Labour Force

Communica Impact on
tions Environment

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Elements of an Information System

Hardware Software

Data People
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Elements of an Information System

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Categories of Computers

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 Personal Computers
• A personal computer can perform all of its input,
processing, output, and storage activities by itself
• Two popular architectures are the PC and the
Apple
– Desktop computer

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 Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices
Personal computer you can carry from place to place Computing device small enough to hold in your hand

Examples include smart phones and PDAs, e-book readers, handheld computers, portable media players, and digital
Examples include notebook computers, laptop computers, netbooks, ultra-thins, and Tablet PCs cameras

Mobile Mobile
Computer Device

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Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices

Notebook computer

Tablet PC

Smart phones and PDAs

E-book reader

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Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices

Handheld computer

Portable media player

Digital camera

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 Game Consoles
• A game console is a
mobile computing
device designed for
single-player or
multiplayer video
games

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 Servers
• A server controls access
to the hardware,
software, and other
resources on a network
– Provides a centralized
storage area for
programs, data, and
information

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 Mainframes
• A mainframe is a large,
expensive, powerful
computer that can
handle hundreds or
thousands of connected
users simultaneously

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 Supercomputers
• A supercomputer is the fastest, most powerful
computer
– Fastest supercomputers are capable of processing
more than one quadrillion instructions in a single
second

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 Embedded Computers
• An embedded computer is a special-purpose
computer that functions as a component in a
larger product
Consumer Home Automation Process Controllers Computer Devices
Electronics Devices Automobiles and Robotics and Office Machines

•Remote
•Mobile and
digital
•Thermostats
•Sprinkling
•Antilock
monitoring
•Keyboa
brakes
telephones
•Digital televisions systems •Engine systems
•Power
rds
•Security control
•Cameras
•Video recorders monitoring modules
monitors •Printers
•Machine
•DVD players and
recorders
systems •Airbag
controller
controllers •Faxes
•Answering •Appliances •Medical
machines •Lights •Cruise control
devices •Copiers
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Embedded Computers

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 Examples of Computer Usage

Home User Small Office/Home Mobile User

• Personal financial Office User • Connect to other
management • Look up computers on a
• Web access network or the
information
Internet
• Communications • Send and receive • Transfer information
• Entertainment e-mail messages • Play video games
• Make telephone • Listen to music
calls • Watch movies

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Examples of Computer Usage

Power User Enterprise User

• Work with • Communicate
multimedia among
• Use industry- employees
specific software • Process high
volumes of
transactions
• Blog

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Computer Applications in Society

Education
Finance
Government
Health Care
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Computer Applications in Society

Science
Publishing
Travel
Manufacturing
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 End of topic 1
Do you now able to:

 Understand why computer is essentials

 Understand what is Information systems
 Identify types of computer
 Identify uses of computer