Week 1: Introduction to Computers

  • Explain why computer literacy is vital to success in today’s world.
  • Define the term, computer, and describe the relationship between data and information.
  • Describe the five components of a computer.
  • Discuss the advantages and disadvantages that users experience when working with computers.
  • Define the term, network, and identify benefits of sharing resources on a network.
  • Discuss the uses of the Internet and World Wide Web.
  • Differentiate among types, sizes, and functions of computers in each category.
  • Explain how home users, small office/home office users, mobile users, power users, and enterprise users each interact with computers.
  • Discuss how society uses computers in education, finance, government, health care, science, publishing, travel, and manufacturing.

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