Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Chapter 3

Name : Genesius Hartanto
NIM : 1701308971
Class : 01PCT
Professor : Mr. Tri Djoko Wahjono, Ir., M.Sc.


A. TRUE/FALSE 


  1. The categories of application software are mutually exclusive. True
  2. Public-domain software is available to the public for a fee. True
  3. To click a button on the screen requires moving the pointer to the button and then pressing and holding down a button on the mouse (usually the right mouse button). False
  4. A dialog box is a window that provides information, presents available options or requests a response. True
  5. A font is a name assigned to a specific design of characters. True
  6. In a spreadsheet program, a function is a predefined formula performs common calculations such as adding the values in a group of cells or generating a value such as the time or date. True
  7. Computer-aided design (CAD) software is a sophisticated type of application software that assists a professional user in creating engineering, architectural, and scientific designs. True
  8. Image stitching is the process of adjusting or enhancing image colors and/or adding special effects such as shadows and glows. False
  9. Although many word processing programs include desktop publishing (DTP) software features, users often prefer to create DTP documents using DTP software because of its enhanced features. True
  10. Some Web sites require you to download software in order to run their Web applications. False
  11. Some communications software is considered system software because it works with hardware and transmission media. True
  12. An RSS aggregator includes time-stamped  articles, or posts, in a diary or journal format, usually listed in reverse chronological order. False

B. MULTIPLE CHOICE
  
1.      _____ is mass-produced, copyrighted retail software that meets the needs of a wide variety of users, not just a single user or company.
Answer  :  A. Packaged software 

2.      _____ is a collection of individual programs available together as a unit.
Answer  :  A. A software suite 

3.      _____ allows a user to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project.
Answer  :  B. Project management software 

4.      _____ software provides a means for sharing, distributing, and searching through documents by converting them into a format that can be viewed by any user. 
Answer  :  C. Document management 

5.      _____ helps home and small business users create newsletters, brochures, advertisements, postcards, greeting cards, letterhead, business cards, banners, calendars, logos, and Web pages.
Answer  :  C. Personal DTP software 

6.      With _____, you can view, organize, sort, catalog, print, and share digital photos.
Answer  : B. hoto management software 

7.      A(n) _____ is an online area where users have written discussions.
Answer : C. Newsgroup/message board 

8.       _____ is the electronic equivalent of a user manual
Answer : B. Online Help


C. MATCHING
  
1.      BUTTON (144) 
Answer :        F. Small symbol on the screen that moves as you move the mouse

2.      WINDOW (144) 
Answer :        E.  Rectangular area of the screen that displays data and information 

3.      TITLE BAR (144) 
Answer :        J.  Horizontal space that contains the window’s name 

4.      PASTING (149) 
Answer :        B.  The process of transferring an item from a clipboard to a specific location in a document 

5.      CELL (151) 
Answer :       D. Intersection of a row and column in a spreadsheet 

6.      DATABASE (153) 
Answer :       I. Collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data 

7.      PDF (158) 
Answer :      A. Popular file format that document management software uses to save converted documents 

8.      PERSONAL FINANCE SOFTWARE (166) 
Answer :      G. Simplified accounting program that helps home users and small office/home office users balance their checkbooks, pay bills, track personal income and expenses, set up budgets, manage home inventory, track investments, and evaluate financial plans 

9.      ONLINE BANKING (166) 
Answer :      K. offers access to account balances, provides bill payment services, and allows you to download monthly transactions and statements from the Web directly to your computer 

10.  WEB APP (172) 
Answer :      C. Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet


D. SHORT ANSWER

1. Describe some types of utility programs. Computer hardware, Operating system, Application software and Data storage What is malware ? software used to disrupt computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain access to private computer systems.

2. What are the features of presentation software ? Insert Slide Feature, Deletion of Inserted slides, Allows cut and paste slides , Allows duplication content or slide, View Slide Feature, Allows animations and/or sounds manipulations on objects in the slide, Simple Find and Replace, and text editor features. What types of media might a person use to enhance a presentation? Microsoft Power Point; Corel Presentations, KPresenter, OpenOffice.org Impress 

3. How is travel and mapping software used ? Enables users to view maps, determine route directions and locate points of interest.  What are some examples of reference software ? Encyclopedia , dictionaries, and health/medical guides.

4. What is computer-based training (CBT) ? An interactive method of learning that provides a series of self-paced, hands-on, web-based courses. List a few examples of CBT usage.
1.     Beginning athletes, for example, use CBT programs to learn the intricacies of baseball, football, soccer, tennis, and golf. 
2.     The military and airlines use CBT simulations to train pilots to fly in various conditions and environments

5. Describe how many Web sites utilize Web-based training. 
Web-based training (WBT) is a type of CBT (computer-based training) that uses Internet technology and consists of application software
on the Web. Similar to CBT, WBT typically consists of self-directed, self-paced instruction about a topic. WBT is popular in business, industry, and schools for teaching new skills or enhancing existing skills of employees, teachers, or students. When using a WBT product, students actively become involved in the learning process instead of remaining passive recipients
of information. Many Web sites offer WBT to the general public. Such training covers a wide range of topics, from how to change a flat tire to creating documents in Word. Many of these Web sites are free. Others require registration and payment to take the complete Web-based course. 
What are some ways that e-learning enhances communications? There are video conferencing, e-mail, blogs, wikis, newsgroups, chat rooms, and groupware

Monday, October 7, 2013

Chapter 2


Name : Genesius Hartanto
NIM : 1701308971
Class : 01PCT
Professor : Mr. Tri Djoko Wahjono, Ir., M.Sc.



1.      How Did the Internet Evolve?
          The Internet, also called the Net, is a worldwide collection of networks that links millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals. 
         On 29 October 1969, The Internet was created when the first connection, ARPANET, was made between computers at UCLA and the Stanford Research Institute; precursor to the Internet developed by the Department of Defense. 
         After that year, in 1971, Ray Tomlinson (Bolt Beranek and Newman) wrote first email program, used on Arpanet (Internet); contracted by the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) to create the Arpanet, selected @ symbol to separate user names in email as the first email messages are sent between computers. 
          In December 1984 - Stanford University computer scientists Len Bosack and Sandy Lerner co-founded Cisco Systems; named for San Francisco, gateway to the Pacific Rim; 
          In 1991, John Chambers hired as Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Operations;
          January 1995, Chambers appointed CEO.     
          In 1986 - Eric Thomas, engineering student in Paris, wrote first version of LISTSERV, first email list management software; prior to invention, all email lists administered manually. 
          In November 12, 1990 - Tim Berners-Lee publishes a formal proposal for the World Wide Web. Next day after publishes a formal proposal, it is the first time  World Wide Web page is written.
          August 6, 1991 - Tim Berners-Lee put first website online while a consulting software engineer at CERN (European Laboratory for Particle Physics, originally known as Conseil EuropĂ©en pour la Recherche NuclĂ©aire), largest Internet node in Europe, http://info.cern.ch/ (explained World Wide Web, described how to use it); part of global hypertext project, to be known as World Wide Web, designed to allow people to work together by combining their knowledge in web of hypertext documents; 
          October 1990 - started to write first World Wide Web server, "httpd", first client, "WorldWideWeb" a what-you-see-is-what-you-get hypertext browser/editor which ran in the NeXTStep environment; 
          December 1990 - program "WorldWideWeb" first made available within CERN; 1994 - founded the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology; comprised companies willing to create standards and recommendations to improve quality of Internet; 
           December 2004 - accepted chair in Computer Science at School of Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton, UK. Today, more than 550 million host computers connect to the Internet..

2.      What Are the Various Types of Internet Connections, and What Are the Differences between Broadband and Dial-Up Connections? 

1)      Analog: Dial-up Internet Access
         Also called dial-up access, an analog Internet connection is both. Using a modem connected to your PC, users connect to the Internet when the computer dials a phone number (which is provided by your ISP) and connects to the network. Dial-up is an analog connection because data is sent over an analog,  public-switched telephone network. The modem converts received analog data to digital and vice versa. Because dial-up access uses normal telephone lines the quality of the connection is not always good and data rates are limited. Typical Dial-up connection speeds range from 2400 bps to 56 Kbps. Today, analog has been widely replaced by broadband (Cable and DSL).

2)      ISDN - Integrated Services Digital Network
         Integrated services digital network (ISDN) is an international communications standard for sending voice, video, and data over digital telephone lines or normal telephone wires. Typical ISDN speeds range from 64 Kbps to 128 Kbps.

3)      B-ISDN - Broadband ISDN
         Broadband ISDN is similar in function to ISDN but it transfers data over fiber optic telephone lines, not normal telephone wires. SONET is the physical transport backbone of B-ISDN. Broadband ISDN has not been widely implemented.
4)      DSL – Digital Subscriber Line
         DSL is frequently referred to as an "always on" connection because it uses existing 2-wire copper telephone line connected to the premise so service is delivered simultaneously with wired telephone service --  it will not tie up your phone line as an analog dial-up connection does.  The two main categories of DSL for home subscribers are called ADSL and SDSL.  All types of DSL technologies are collectively referred to as xDSL.  xDSL connection speeds range from 128 Kbps to 9 Mbps.
5)      ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
        ADSL is the most commonly deployed types of DSL in North America. Short for asymmetric digital subscriber line ADSL supports data rates of from 1.5 to 9 Mbps when receiving data (known as the downstream rate) and from 16 to 640 Kbps when sending data (known as the upstream rate). ADSL requires a special ADSL modem.
6)      SDSL - Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line
        Short for symmetric digital subscriber line, SDSL is a technology that allows more data to be sent over existing copper telephone lines (POTS). SDSL supports data rates up to 3 Mbps. SDSL works by sending digital pulses in the high-frequency area of telephone wires and cannot operate simultaneously with voice connections over the same wires. SDSL requires a special SDSL modem. SDSL is called symmetric because it supports the same data rates for upstream and downstream traffic.
7)      VDSL - Very High DSL
         Very High DSL (VDSL) is a DSL technology that offers fast data rates over relatively short distances — the shorter the distance, the faster the connection rate.
8)      Cable -  Broadband Internet Connection
        Through the use of a cable modem you can have a broadband Internet connection that is designed to operate over cable TV lines. Cable Internet works by using TV channel space for data transmission, with certain channels used for downstream transmission, and other channels for upstream transmission. Because the coaxial cable used by cable TV provides much greater bandwidth than telephone lines, a cable modem can be used to achieve extremely fast access.  
9)      Wireless Internet Connections
         Wireless Internet, or wireless broadband is one of the newest Internet connection types. Instead of using telephone or cable networks for your Internet connection, you use radio frequency bands. Wireless Internet provides an always-on connection which can be accessed from anywhere — as long as you geographically within a network coverage area. Wireless access is still considered to be relatively new, and it may be difficult to find a wireless service provider in some areas. It is typically more expensive and mainly available in metropolitan areas.
10)  T-1 Lines – Leased Line
       T-1 lines are a popular leased line option for businesses connecting to the Internet and for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) connecting to the Internet backbone. It is a dedicated phone connection supporting data rates of 1.544Mbps.  A T-1 line actually consists of 24 individual channels, each of which supports 64Kbits per second. Each 64Kbit/second channel can be configured to carry voice or data traffic.
11)  OC3 - Optical Carrier
      Short for Optical Carrier, level 3 it is used to specify the speed of fiber optic networks conforming to the SONET standard. OC3 is typically used as a fiber optic backbone for large networks with large voice, data, video, and traffic needs. Speeds are 155.52 Mbps, or roughly the speed of 100 T1 lines.
12)  Internet over Satellite
       Internet over Satellite(IoS) allows a user to access the Internet via a satellite that orbits the earth. A satellite is placed at a static point above the earth's surface, in a fixed position. Because of the enormous distances signals must travel from the earth up to the satellite and back again, IoS is slightly slower than high-speed terrestrial connections over copper or fiber optic cables. Typical Internet over satellite connection speeds (standard IP services) average around 492 up to 512 Kbps.

·         The Differences between Broadband and Dial-Up Connections
No
BROADBAND
DIAL-UP CONNECTION
1.
High speed
slower-speed technology, takes place when the modem in your computer connects to the Internet via a standard telephone line that transmits data and information using an analog (continuous wave) pattern.

 
3.      What Are the Types of Internet Access Providers?
          ISP (Internet service provider) 
          ISP is a firm that offers subscribers access to the internet. This internet service provider maintains large runs of cabling and maintains network services in order to transfer and deliver web content to those paying the subscription fee.
·  online service provider (OSP)
         OSP is original more limited definition, it referred only to a commercial computer communication service in which paid members could dial via a computer modem the service's private computer network and access various services and information resources such a bulletin boards, downloadable files and programs, news articles, chat rooms, and electronic mail services.
         A wireless Internet service provider
          it provides wireless Internet access to desktop and notebook computers and mobile devices with built-in wireless capabilities (such as Wi-Fi) or to computers using wireless modems or wireless access devices.

4.      What Is the Purpose of an IP Address, and What Is Its Relationship to a Domain Name? 
         An Internet Protocol address (IP address) is a numerical label assigned to each device (e.g., computer, printer) participating in a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication 
        An IP address serves two principal functions:
  •          host
  •          network interface identification and location addressing.
        The relationship between domain name and IP:
   A domain name defines and controls the internet. It is also the name that points to the IP address which consequently points to the location on the server that contains the web files you may require. 


5.      What Is the Purpose of a Web Browser, and What Are the Components of a Web Address?
Purpose of a web browser :
  •          to bring information resources to the user ("retrieval" or "fetching"),
  •          allowing them to view the information ("display", "rendering")
  •           access other information ("navigation", "following links").
Components of web
  1.         Everything preceding the double forward slash (e.g., http://, ftp://) indicates the protocol, or format for transmitting data. Http:// signifies hypertext transmission, or simply, the Web.
  2.         Characters between the protocol and the domain name -- typically, but not always, www -- reveal the name of the server. Sometimes this part of the address is missing; e.g. http://virtualchase.com, and that's okay.
  3.         Characters following the server name and ending with a top-level domain name like .com, .net, .org, .gov, etc., or a country code (e.g., uk, au, ca) comprise the domain name. Thoughtpolice.com in the above URL is the domain name. This often, although not always, provides a clue about the ownership of the Web site.
  4.         Characters following the first single forward slash, and ending at the final forward slash -- /bayboyz/ in the above example, indicate the path on the server where the information resides. The path may consist of a single directory (or folder) or multiple directories (e.g., http://www.virtualchase.com/tvcalert/tvcdocs/).
  5.         Characters following the last forward slash and ending in .html, .htm, .sht, .shtml, .asp, .cfm, etc. (e.g., 1040.html above) make up the file name that contains (or in the case of a dynamic site, temporarily holds) the information.

6.      How Do You Use a Search Engine to Search for Information on the Web, and What Is the Difference between a Search Engine and a Subject Directory?
         Most search engines work the same basic way. You type into a search box the information you're looking for and the search engine lists Web sites that contain this information. These results are known as "hits." The words you type into the search box are called "keywords." The keywords you use will greatly affect your results. Other search engines, like Ask Jeeves for Kids, let you type in questions without having to choose keywords.
         The Difference between a Search Engine and a Subject Directory
 
No
SEARCH ENGINE
SUBJECT DERECTORY
1.
A search engine makes use of robots to index websites
a directory uses human editors to list websites
2.
Engine list is automatically
that directories use humans to manually add websites to their database
7.      What Are the Types of Web Sites ?
            1. Search Engines & Directory Types of Websites (Google.com)
         These are some of the most popular types of websites in the world. Some search engine companies,MSN have a more “portal” look which many services are advertised to the user like email, news etc. The portal provides a broader platform for the company to promote their different services but it also fragments the visitors.
2. Informational Types of Websites (CNN.com)
          These are the types of websites which are dedicated to the purpose of providing information – whether free or paid.
3. Personal Websites (Stallman.org)
           Personal websites and blogs are the fastest growing types of web site. Unfortunately, with personal websites, comes misinformation, poor designs and provides a sense of false-security for the general public in proper website design. Personal websites can contain any kind of information and are usually administered by a single individual who can choose whatever content they would like to put online. etc.
4. Blogs & Online Diaries (HuffingtonPost.com)
           Blogs are like online diaries (the irony is, though you keep your hardcopy diary under lock-and-key, you want more and more visitors to read the online one).
5. Company Websites (NorthAmerican.com)
           Company websites are by far the most important. Company websites range from the very small to the very large and can be a non-profit or for-profit business. Company websites have pages of information on the business, its services and clients. Company websites are often “static”. In other words, they don’t change much or very often.
6. Forums (AngiesList.com)
           Forum types of websites serve as platforms and promote interactions amongst the users. Unless specifically blocked and requiring a special invitation, you can join any forum on the web. Most forums cater to a specific industry or a field.
7. E-Commerce i.e. Online Stores (eBay.com)
                     The web is primarily used for communication and information search, but many companies have set up shops online. In fact, some companies like the popular Amazon don’t have brick-and-mortar shops – the entire buying and selling takes place online.
           8. Social Networking (Facebook.com)
          The new mantra on the web is social networking. These websites can be classified as Web 2.0 sites but their sheer number and popular demands we have a separate category. Facebook, Orkut, LinkedIn, Twitter have been the rage past couple of years
9. File-Sharing (RapidShare.com)
                     As internet speeds have increased and more and more people are using broadband connections, the importance of file sharing types of websites has grown. Megaupload.com and RapidShare.com.
8.      How Do Web Pages Use Graphics, Animation, Audio, Video, Virtual Reality, and Plug-Ins?
 Some Web pages use multimedia, which combines text with graphics, animation, audio, video, and/or virtual reality. A graphic is a digital representation of nontext information such as a drawing, chart, or photo. Animation is the appearance of motion created by displaying a series of still images in sequence. Audio includes music, speech, or any other sound. Video consists of full-motion images. Virtual reality (VR) is the use of computers to simulate an environment that appears as three-dimensional space. A plug-in, or add-on, is a program that extends a browser's capability to display multimedia elements. 


9.      What Are the Steps Required for Web Publishing? 
  1.           Decide what you want to place on the web. See the different types of sites and browse the web for ideas. 
  2.          Decide where on the web, you want your information placed. Once your information is on the Internet, it is accessible from everywhere. The availability depends on your web page hoster. We recommend that you get a domain name so that you are not tied to your web page hoster.
  3.          Convert any documents that you want placed on the web from their current form to a web readable format. Text should be in HyperText Markup Language(HTML) format and graphics in GIF(Graphical Interchange Format)format or JPEG. Some others are possible, but may not be supported by all web browsers. Any on-line forms will need a program, on the web server, to process them. See Netsurfing without a Monitor for an interesting article related to web page design for everyone.
  4.          Place your information on-line.
  5.          Check to make sure that it looks the way you want to in several different browsers. Be sure to check both graphical and textual browsers.
  6.          Publish your location to the world. This gets your information into a wider set of hands than just those who happen across your location 

10.  What Are the Types of E-Commerce? 

                 B2B (Business-to-Business)
        Companies doing business with each other such as manufacturers selling to distributors and wholesalers selling to retailers. Pricing is based on quantity of order and is often negotiable.

                 B2C (Business-to-Consumer)
         Businesses selling to the general public typically through catalogs utilizing shopping cart software. By dollar volume, B2B takes the prize, however B2C is really what the average Joe has in mind with regards to ecommerce as a whole.
                 C2B (Consumer-to-Business)
         A consumer posts his project with a set budget online and within hours companies  review the consumer's requirements and bid on the project. The consumer reviews the bids and selects the company that will complete the project. Elance empowers consumers around the world by providing the meeting ground and platform for such transactions.
                 C2C (Consumer-to-Consumer) 
          There are many sites offering free classifieds, auctions, and forums where individuals can buy and sell thanks to online payment systems like PayPal where people can send and receive money online with ease. eBay's auction service is a great example of where person-to-person transactions take place everyday since 1995. 

11.  How Do E-Mail, Mailing Lists, Instant Messaging, Chat Rooms, VoIP, Newsgroups and Message Boards, and FTP Work?
  •          E-mail (short for electronic mail) is the transmission of messages and files via a computer network.
  •          Mailing list is a group of e-mail names and addresses given a single name, so that everyone on the list receives a message sent to the list.
  •          Instant messaging (IM) is a real-time Internet communications service that notifies you when one or more people are online and allow you to exchanges files or chat into private out.
  •          A chat room is a location on an Internet server that permits users to conduct real-time typed conversations.
  •          VoIP (Voice over IP, or Internet Protocol), also called Internet telephony, enables users to speak to other users over the Internet, instead of the public switched telephone network.
  •          A newsgroup is an online area in which users have written discussions about a particular subject.
  •          A message board is a Web-based type of discussion group that is easier to use than a newsgroup.
  •          FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is an Internet standard that permits file uploading and downloading with other computers on the Internet.
 12.  What Are the Rules of Netiquette?
  1.          The Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like to be treated. This rule is an oldie but a goodie and can get you through just about any situation, online or off!
  2.          No "Flaming": Flaming is a form of verbal abuse when you intentionally attack or disrespect somebody for whatever reason. Maybe you didn't agree with something they said, but there's a nice way to share a different point of view without name calling or attacking someone. Harassing or insulting someone will not likely help you gain many online friends!
  3.          Respect Others' Copyrights: There are wonderful things online, information for everyone on just about any topic! However, these things have copyrights and licenses. Copying the works of someone else without permission or saying it is your own will not only ruin your online reputation, but could land you with hefty fines and lawsuits!
  4.          DON'T TYPE IN ALL CAPS: It hurts our eyes. It makes people think you are shouting at them. It's okay to type in caps to accentuate a word or two, but please don't do it all the time everywhere you go.
  5.          Don't Spam: As a blog owner, I get hundreds of spam messages each day. Most of them aren't even legible, with things like "kjhgsawu" typed in the comments and links to sites with adult or inappropriate content. I don't appreciate it! Some spammers are getting really sneaky, as they use the same generic post over and over again like "I really like your blog" - if you own multiple blogs like I do though you can quickly identify these types of spammers! There's a fine line between spam and self-promotion, do it very carefully!
  6.          Be Honest: Faking website statistics, pretending to be someone else, or trying to cheat people online will not only hurt your reputation but can land you in a lot of hot water. You know the line honesty is the best policy, it's also one of the 10 best rules for netiquette.
  7.          Use Proper Grammar & Spelling: If u rite liek this lol ppl might start 2 get mad lol. :) We understand spelling isn't always easy and typos and basic spelling mistakes will happen. But if it's distracting from your message, it can be annoying. Using a browser such as Firefox 3 with built in spell check can be a life saver for bad spellers! Be careful not to use too much web jargon, seeing lol used more than twice in a sentence or two is probably unnecessary and does not promote good internet etiquette.
  8.          Follow the TOS: Most sites have a terms of service policy that also lists rules of netiquette. Read it and abide by it! I am constantly reading discussions on My Lot about people who have had discussions deleted because what they posted did not meet the terms of the website.
  9.          Keep it PG-13: I never write or say anything I wouldn't let my kids read. It can really come back to haunt you if you write something that's not appropriate - as a blog owner, it could mean trouble with Google if you use them for add words or like to be ranked in search engines since they seem to penalize swearing/adult content sites.
  10.          Research Your Facts/Cite Sources: I can't tell you how many times I read something (often politically related) that is not even close to the truth. There is so much information out there online, it can be very difficult to distinguish what is true and not true. Before posting something, forwarding emails, or going off on a tangent, make sure it is factual and cite sources if possible to boost your credibility. Not only will this help keep down on the hoaxes and insanity floating around online, but it can help make you build a solid reputation online.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Chapter 1

Name : Genesius Hartanto
NIM : 1701308971
Class : 01PCT
Professor : Mr. Tri Djoko Wahjono, Ir., M.Sc.


1. why is computer literacy vital in today's world ?

-> Computer literacy is vital in today's world as much of the world because the world relies on computers for doing the day to day activities. Computer literacy is the knowledge and the ability to use the computers and technology efficiently. The goal of every computer literate person is to be able to use them with ease and learn to use the computer programs without much problem.

2. What is a computer, and what is the relationship between data and information ?

-> A computer is a programmable machine. The two principal characteristics of a computer are: it responds to a specific set of instructions in a well-defined manner and it can exevute a prerecorded list of instructions. And The relationship that lies between data and information is a solid one. Data is termed as raw facts such as phone numbers or addresses, while on the other hand information is the actual organization of these raw facts in a meaningful manner. This information may be in the form of a well organized report or table and but not always be meaningful to everyone.

3. list and describe the five component of a computer ?

->The five basic elements of a computer system include: storage, arithmetic and logic unit, control unit, input as well as the output. The storage element is also referred to as the memory unit and it normally stores both the data and instructions of a program.

4. what are the advantages and disadvantages that users experience when working with computers ?

->
Advantage:
1. gain knowledge
2. Useful
3. On the move
4. what's next?
5. have to buy one.

Disadvantage:
1. Spoil eye sight if look on the monitor to much
2. Expensive to buy a computer.
3. If spoil have to go repair
4. Porn stuff
5. Ruined your life
5. what is a network, and what are it's benefits ?
-> A network consists of two or more computers that are linked in order to share resources (such as printers and CD), exchange files, or allow electronic communications. The computers on a network may be linked through cables, telephone lines, radio waves, satellites, or infrared light beams. 
and it's benefits are :
(1) Computers which are connected through a network can share resources as hard drives, printers, scanners etc with each other. 
(2) They can send file from one computer to another quite easily.
(3) You can connect all the computers which are connected through a network to the internet by using a single line. So it means that you can save the connection cost for each computer but you internet connection must be fast.
(4) IF you want to access data from the other computer which is the part of network then you can access data from that computer.
(5) Users can run those programs which are not installed on their computers but are installed on any other user's computer.


6. how are the internet and world wide web used ?

-> The Internet works by allow every network to connect to every other network. This is what makes it possible for anyone to create content, offer services, and sell products without requiring permission from a central authority. but for world wide web You could use a "browser" and related computer software to "connect" your computer to information sources connected to the web somewhere else, making copies of data files or streams that your computer can display, store, play, run, or whatever. 

7. how is system software different from application software ?

->The Difference between system software and application software is that, system software can run independently of the application software, while application software cannot run without the presence of the system software. System software gets installed when the operating system is installed on the computer, while application software is installed according to the requirements of the user.

8. what are the differences among the types, sizes, and functions in the following categories : personal computers(desktop), mobile computers and mobile devices, game consoles, servers, mainframes, super-computers, and embedded computers ?

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  • A personal computer is a computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself.
  • A mobile computer is a personal computer you can carry from place to place, and a mobile device is a computing device small enough to hold in your hand. 
  • game console is a mobile computing device designed for single-player or multi-player video games. 
  • A server controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network and provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information. 
  • A mainframe is a large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously and can store tremendous amounts of data, instructions, and information. 
  • A supercomputer is the fastest, most powerful, and most expensive computer andis used for applications requiring complex, sophisticated mathematical calculations. 
  • An embedded computer is a special-purpose computer that functions as a componentin a larger product.


9. what is the role of each element in an information system ?

-> An information system combines hardware, software, data, people, and procedures to produce timely and useful information.  People in an information technology (IT) department develop procedures for processing data. Following these procedures, people use hardware and software to enter the data into a computer. Software processes the data and directs the computer hardware to store changes on storage media and produce information in a desired form.

10. how do the various types of computer users interact with computers ?

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  • Computer users can be separated into five categories: home user, small office/home office user, mobile user, power user, and enterprise user. 
  • home user is a family member who uses a computer for a variety of reasons, such as budgeting and personal financial management, Web access, communications,and entertainment. 
  • A small office/home office (SOHO) includes any company with fewer than 50 employees, as well as the self-employed individual who works from home.
  • Mobile users are employees and students who work on a computer while away from a main office, home office, or school. 
  • A power user uses a workstation or other powerful computer to work with industry-specific software. 
  • An enterprise user works in or interacts with a company with many employees and uses a computer and computer network that processes high volumes of transactions in a single day.


11. how does society use computers in education, finance, government, health care, science, publishing, travel and manufacturing ?

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  • In education, students use computers and software to assist with learningor take distance learning classes. 
  • In finance, people use computers for online banking and online investing.
  • Government offices have Web sites to provide citizens with up-to-date information, and government employees use computers as part of their daily routines.
  • In health care, computers are used to maintain patient records, monitor patients, deliver medication to nurse stations via robots, assist with medical tests and research, correspond with patients, file insurance claims, provide greater precision during operations, and as implants. 
  • All branches of science use computers to assist with collecting, analyzing, and modeling data and to communicate with colleagues around the world.
  • Publishers use computers to assist in designing pages and make the content of their works available online. 
  • Many vehicles use some type of online navigation system to help people travel more quickly and safely.
  • Manufacturers use computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) to assist with manufacturing processes.