I. What is Computer ________________________?
A.
Important
Terminology
1.
computer
software a set of ______________
telling the computer which _____________ to perform to solve a problem.
2. ___________________
written instructions that come with a program and explain how to use it.
3. _______________
capable of being used with something else.
a. _______
vs. _________
b. CD-R vs.
CDRW
B. Disks
1. Floppy
Disks flexible ________________ disks on which you store data.
a. sizes: ________, ________
& ________
b. Data is stored on disks as a series of ________________ spots
called __________ (there are 8 ______ in a ______).
1) 640___ = 640,000 bytes of information =
640,000 letters, characters or spaces of text.
2) __________ the ____________ paths on a
disk where data is stored.
3) _______________ - the sections of a disk
that resemble a ________ that has been cut.
c. Storage
______________
1) ___________-sided
2) ___________
-sided
3) _______
-density: store over 1_____ of data
d. ___________
-protect tab aka _____________ the disk
2. ___________ Disks made of rigid _________
and can hold vast amounts of computerized data, often __________ _______ a hard
disk drive.
a. also contains ____________ & _____________
b. much ________ storage ___________ than a floppy disk c. __________ disk hard disk that is sealed in the same case as
the hard disk drive and ______________ be removed.
d. ______________ disks hard disk that _______ be removed from
the hard disk drive when they are _______.
3. _______________
________________ A molded plastic disk from which a low-intensity ___________
beam is reflected and read to reproduce sound.
a. CD-__________
A compact disk that stores data and cannot be changed.
1) can store
as much as 1 __________ of data
2) encyclopedias
are stored on CD-ROM
b. CD-
___________ A compact disk that stores data and can be recorded one using a
CD burner.
c. ___________
A compact disk that stores data and can be recorded and re-recorded over
several times.
C. Formatting and Initializing Disks
1. ________________
(initializing) the process of ___________ a disk to accept data
(____________).
a. Todays
disks are often _______-formatted PC or Mac.
b. You can
_____-format a disk, but this __________ any information that was saved on the
disk.
c. Command
- My
Computer
- Select
A drive with a single click
- File
Format Quick/Full
2. _______________
Disks
a. backup
copy an _________ copy of data stored on a floppy disk or magnetic tape.
b. Command
- My
Computer
- Select
A drive with a single click
- File
Copy Disk
3. ___________
& ___________ of Your Disks
a. __________
____________ and ____________ can wipe out the magnetized spots saved on a
disk.
1) Keep
disks _____________ from any appliance that creates a magnetic field or where
there is a lot of static electricity.
2) Examples:
- ___________
paper clip holders
- computer ______________ & television
b. Make
sure _________ and ________ never touch the exposed area of the disk.
c. Store
disks in an area where the temp is ___________ extremely
_______ nor _______. Keep them away from
direct _______________. Do ________
store them in a vehicle.
d. Keep
food and beverages ________ from your work station.
e. Do
not __________, fold, or bend floppy disks.
f. Dont
play with the _____________ on the disk.
g. Never
handle them with _____________ hands because fingerprints can ____________ your
data.
h. Always
_____________ important data and programs and store them in a safe place.
II. ________________ of Software
A. _______________ System Software
Software that controls the operation of the computer ________________.
1. It allows
communication to take place between the various _________________ of the
computer system.
2. Controls
how the information ____________ within the computer system.
3. ______________
commands that users give the computer system.
4. Allows you
to __________ your files and
__________them when you need them
5. Examples
1. ________ (Disk Operating System) Operating system software
that reads data and programs from disks and writes data and programs to disks.
a. A specific
command must be typed in at the system prompt (a _________ which indicates that
the operating system has been loaded and the computer is waiting for a
command).
b. Examples: pg. 185 & 186
2. ProDOS The version of DOS that a
_______ computer uses.
3. __________ (Operating System 2) Allows some computers to
process information for _________ than one job at a time.
4. _________________ Most common operating system used by PC
computers today Developed by Microsoft.
a. Windows _______
b. Windows _______
c. Windows _______
d. Windows _______
e. Windows _______ (most recent release)
B. _____________ Programs that are stored
permanently in read-only memory (ROM).
C. _________________ Software Programs
that tell the computer to perform a ____________ task.
1. 3
Categories of Application Software
a. ____________-Alone
Software Software used by itself without any other software programs.
1) _____________
______________ Software
a) Software
used to prepare correspondence and _________ documents.
b) Examples: MS Word, WordPerfect
2) _________________ Management Software
a) Software
used to ___________ the information of a business.
b) Companies store customer names and ________________in
a database management
program
so they can send customers information about products or special sales
(pg.
190).
c) Example: MS Access, DBase
3) Electronic _________________ Software
a) Software used to record, manage, and
project the ______________ information of a business.
b) Often used to keep track of sales, expenses, production figures,
etc. (______________).
c) Example: MS Excel, Lotus
1-2-3
4) ______________ Software Software used to display
______________ information as a graph or chart.
5) ___________________ Software
a) Software
that allows machines to __________________with or talk to each
other.
b) Used to set up networking ________________ so computers in one
area can communicate and with computers in another area.
6) Desktop
___________________ Software
a) Software
that ______________ text and graphics with different type-styles to produce professional-quality
documents.
b) Often used to produce company newsletters, brochures, and
manuals.
c) Examples: MS Publisher
b. ________________
Software A combination of two or more application programs.
1) Advantages:
a) Integrated
software is efficient because data entered in one type of program can be used
for _________ programs included in the integrated package.
b) Commands used to run each part of the integrated package are the
________ whenever possible.
2) Disadvantage Each part of the software
package may not contain everything you need, if it has many features it may be
very _______________.
3) Examples:
a) MS Office
b) Corel Suite
4) __________
list of choices available on a program
5) __________________
a section of the computer screen that displays work from one part of the integrated
software while you are working on another part.
c. Family
of Series Software A set of individual programs that can _____________
__________.
VI.
________________
Software Programs used to perform routine functions in the computer.
(Example: Norton Utilities)
A. What Software to
Buy
1. Off-the-______________
Software Pre-_____________ and pre-______________ software that is
usually developed by a software company that you can purchase directly.
2. ________________
Software Software that is produced specifically to meet a companys _________________
needs.
B. What
___________________ to Buy
1. The
software must be ________________ with the operating system that runs on the
chosen hardware. (be careful with _____________ & differing versions)
2. Consider
what your _____________ ____________ will be.
C. Additional Costs
and Considerations
1. _________________
of Manual Data
2. Staff
_________________
3. ________________/Reworking
Wiring Systems
4. Getting
Staff to ____________ Computers