Transcript RYAN HAAG - California State University, Fresno

RYAN HAAG
Comm 165
Student #: 0057559
Project Description
 In this exercise, I will be referencing
Chapter 1 material from the 2002/2003
Computing Essentials textbook (Timothy
and Linda O’Leary)
Contents
 Information Systems
 People
 Procedures
 Software
 Hardware
 Data
 Connectivity and the Internet
Information Systems
 The Five Parts of Information Systems
– People
– Procedures
– Software (programs)
– Hardware
– Data
– Information
People
 The most important part of an information
system.
 Examples of how technology can work for
you:
– Entertainment
– Business
Procedures
 The rules and guidelines people follow
when using software, hardware, and data.
 Usually documented in manuals.
Software
 System Software
 Application Software
– Browser
– Word Processor
– Spreadsheet
– Database Mgmt. System
– Presentation Graphics
Hardware
 Types of Computers
– Supercomputers
– Mainframe
– Minicomputers
– Microcomputers
 Microcomputer Hardware
– System Unit
– Input/Output Devices
– Secondary Storage Devices (floppy/hard/optical disks)
Data
 Stored electronically in a file
 Common file types include:
– Document
– Worksheet
– Database
– Presentation
Connectivity and the Internet
 Connectivity
– The ability of end users to tap into resources well
beyond their desktops
 The Wireless Revolution
– The widespread and increasing use of mobile (wireless)
communication devices
 Internet
– The worlds largest computer network
– The “World Wide Web” (WWW)
Conclusion
 Technology is here to stay
Have a good day…..