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Explain the five parts of aninformation

system: people, procedures, software,

hardware, and data.

Distinguish between system software andapplication software.

Discuss the three kinds of system

software programs.

Distinguish between basicand

specializedapplicationsoftware.

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Identify the four types of computers and thesix types of microcomputers.

Describe the different types of computer

hardware including the system unit, input,

output, storage, and communicationdevices.

Define dataand describe document,

worksheet, database, and presentationfiles.

Explain computer connectivity, the wirelessrevolution, the Internet, smartphone, and

cloudcomputing.

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Computer competency refers to acquiringcomputer-related skills.

Information systems are involved in manyof the things we encounter each day.

Microcomputers are common in all areas oflife.

New forms of learning online providealternatives for people to become educated

without attending a physical class.

The Web provides new ways tocommunicate, to find people with similarinterests, and to purchase goods.

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People Procedures

Software

Hardware Data

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Supercomputers

Mainframe computers

Minicomputers

Microcomputers

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Four basic categories of equipment

System Unit

Input/Output

Secondary Storage Communications

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Raw, unprocessed

facts

Processed data

becomes information Digital data is stored

electronically in files

Document files

Worksheet files

Database files

Presentation files

Information

Data

Data

Data

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For a complete listing of careers, visit

http://www.computing2013.com/

keyword: careers

http://www.computing2012.com/http://www.computing2012.com/

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The Internet and the Web

Powerful Software

Powerful Hardware

Security and Privacy

Organizations

Changing Times

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Explain the five parts of an informationsystem.

What part do people play in this system?

What is system software? What kinds ofprograms are included in system software?

Define and compare basic and specializedapplication software.

Describe some different types of basic

applications.

Describe some types of specialized applications.

I f i T h l h I d Y

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Describe the different types of computers.

What is the most common type?

What are the types of microcomputers?

What is connectivity? What are wireless

devices and the wireless revolution?

What is a computer network?

What are the Internet and the Web? What

is cloud computing?