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Table of Contents Chapter 1 What Is a Computer? WHAT DOES A COMPUTER DO? Objective 1. Explain the Functions of a Computer · Necessity Is the Mother of Invention · The Information Processing Cycle · How To Use QR Codes (Android and iOS) A BRIEF HISTORY OF COMPUTERS Objective 2. Describe the Evolution of Computer Hardware · Histor y of Computers o First-generation computers o Second-generation computers o Third-generation computers · o Moore Fourth-generation computers ’s Law BITS AND BYTES Objective 3. Describe How Computers Represent Data Using Binary Codes · Binary Code · Measuring data LET’S GET PERSONAL Objective 4. List the Various Types and Characteristics of Personal Computers · Desktop Computers · Notebook Computers · MAC OR PC? · Ergonomics BEYOND THE DESKTOP Objective 5. Give Examples of Other Personal Computing Devices · Mobile Devices o Smartphones and tablets o Gps and wearables · Video Game Systems · How to Capture a Screenshot of Your Desktop MULTIUSER COMPUTERS Objective 6. List the Various Types and Characteristics of Multiuser Computers · Servers · Supercomputers · Distributed and Grid Computing COMPUTERS ARE EVERYWHERE – UBIQUITOUS COMPUTING Objective 7. Explain Ubiquitous Computing and Convergence · Embedded Computers · Convergence GREEN COMPUTING: Smart Homes CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Bioinformatics MindMap, Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects Chapter 2 Application Software MAKING BUSINESS WORK Objective 1. Identify Types and Uses of Business Productivity Software · Office Suites o Word processing o Spreadsheet software o Presentation software o Database software o Personal information manager · Other Types Of Business Software o Financial o Document management o Project management MAKING IT PERSONAL Objective 2. Identify Types and Uses of Personal Software · Office Applications · Finance and Tax Preparation Software · Entertainment and Multimedia Software o Media management o Video and photo editing o Games · Educational and Reference Software o Trip planning o Genealogy o Home and landscape design · Portable Apps · How To Create a Document Using WordPad or TextEdit WILL IT RUN? Objective 3. Assess a Computer System for Software Compatibility · Your System Specs · System Requirements WHERE TO GET IT Objective 4. Compare Various Ways of Obtaining Software · Licensing · Free or Fee · Sources of Software o Retail brick-and-mortar stores o Retail websites o Publisher websites o Software download websites YOUR HEAD IN THE CLOUD Objective 5. Discuss the Importance of Cloud Computing · Cloud Computing o Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) o Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) o Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) · How To Edit Photos with Photoshop Express Editor Online MANAGING SOFTWARE ON YOUR SYSTEM Objective 6. Install, Uninstall, and Update Software · Installing Software · Updating and Uninstalling Software GREEN COMPUTING: Online and Downloaded Programs vs. Store-Bought Software CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Software Trainers MindMap, Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects Chapter 3 File Management A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING Objective 1. Create Folders to Organize Files · Navigating Your Computer o File Explorer o The Windows user folder o Windows libraries o Apple OS X Finder and folders o Mobile devices and file storage · Creating and Using Folders · How To Organize Your Files WHAT’S IN A NAME? Objective 2. Explain the Importance of File Extensions · File Names and Extensions · File Properties BACK IT UP Objective 3. Explain the Importance of Backing Up Files · Windows Backup · OS X Time Machine · Other Backup Software · Backup to the Cloud · Cloud Storage SHRINK IT Objective 4. Demonstrate How To Compress Files · Types of File Compression · Working with File Compression · How To Create a Compressed (Zipped) Folder IT’S ALWAYS IN THE LAST PLACE YOU LOOK Objective 5. Use Advanced Search Options to Locate Files · Using Windows to Search For Files · Searching In OS X · Using Boolean Logic to Refine Searches THAT’S NOT THE PROGRAM I WANT TO OPEN THIS FILE TYPE Objective 6. Change the Default Program Associated With a File Type · Setting Program Defaults · Managing File Type Associations GREEN COMPUTING: The Paperless Office CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Certification of Federal Records Management MindMap, Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects Chapter 4 Hardware THE CPU: THE BRAINS OF THE OPERATION · Instruction Cycle · CPU Performance o Parallel processing o Pipelining · Cooling System: Air Conditioning for the Processor Objective 1. Explain the Function of a CPU GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SYSTEM UNIT AND MOTHERBOARD Objective 2. Identify the Parts of a System Unit and Motherboard · The Motherboard o Expansion cards o Data buses o Ports and connectors o BIOS · Memory o Random access memory o Cache memory A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING Objective 3. Compare Storage Devices · Optical Discs o CDs o DVDs o Blu-ray · Solid-State Storage o Flash drives, SSDs o Memory cards · Hard Drives · How To Assess Your Computer Hardware WHAT GOES IN… Objective 4. List and Describe Common Input Devices · Keyboards · The Mouse and Other Pointing Devices o Mouse o Touchpad o Touch input · Digital Cameras and Webcams · Scanners o Optical scanners o RFID scanners, magnetic strip readers, and near field communication o Biometric scanners · Microphones and Game Controllers …MUST COME OUT Objective 5. List and Describe Essential Video and Audio Output Devices · Video Output Devices o Monitors o Projectors o Video cards · Audio Output Devices o Speakers o Headphones o Sound cards PICK A PRINTER Objective 6. Compare Various Types of Printers · Inkjet Printers · Photo Printers · Dye-Sublimation Printers · Thermal Printers · Laser Printers · Multifunction Devices · Plotters and 3d Printers · How To Manage Printing on Your Computer ADAPTATION: MAKING TECHNOLOGY WORK FOR YOU Objective 7. Explain and Provide Examples of Adaptive Technology · Adaptive Input Devices · Adaptive Output Devices COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE Objective 8. Discuss Important Communication Devices · Network Adapters · Modems · Fax Devices GREEN COMPUTING: Shop Smart CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Computer Sales MindMap, Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects Chapter 5 System Software Objective WHO’S THE BOSS? Objective 1. Explain What an Operating System Does · Provides User Interface · Manages Resources · Manages and Controls Hardware · Interacts With Software · How To Examine and Update Your Printer Driver RUNNING THE SHOW ON PERSONAL COMPUTERS Objective 2. Compare Desktop Operating Systems · Windows · Mac · Linux MAKE YOUR OS WORK FOR YOU Objective 3. Configure a Desktop Operating System · Configuring Your OS · How To Keep Your Desktop OS Up To Date SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR YOU Objective 4. Compare Specialized Operating Systems · Embedded Operating Systems THE NOS KNOWS Objective 5. Compare the Most Common Network Operating Systems · Comparing Modern Network Operating Systems UTILITIES YOU SHOULD USE Objective 6. List and Explain Important Disk Utility Software · Why Use Utilities? · Utilities for Disk Health o Disk Checking o Optimize Drives o Disk Cleanup GREEN COMPUTING: Power Management CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Help Desk MindMap, Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects Chapter 6 Digital Devices and Multimedia DIGITAL CAMERA BASICS Objective 1. Explain the Features of Digital Cameras · Key Features o Resolution o Storage o Lenses · Types of Digital Cameras o Point-and-shoot o Compact system cameras o Digital single lens reflex (DSLR) BRIDGING THE GAP: TRANSFERRING PHOTOS Objective 2. Compare Methods for Transferring Images from a Digital Camera · Memory Cards · USB or FireWire Cable · Wireless Transfer · Transferring To the Cloud A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS: EDITING, PRINTING, AND SHARING PHOTOS Objective 3. Identify Several Ways to Edit and Print Photos · Editing Photos o Editing software o Online editing · Printing and Sharing Photos o Image file formats o Pictbridge o Kiosks o Online printing and sharing · How To Edit a Photo MAKING SENSE OF SOUND Objective 4. Recognize Important Audio File Types · Audio File Types · Media Software · Speech Recognition LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION Objective 5. Describe Several Ways to Create Videos · Screen Capture · Webcams and Video Conferencing · Webcasting and Streaming Video · Video Cameras · Sharing Video o Video editing o YouTube · How To Edit Videos Using the YouTube Video Editor ON THE MOVE WITH TECHNOLOGY Objective 6. Compare Portable Media Players, Tablets, and Smartphones · Portable Media Players · Smartphones · Tablets o E-readers GREEN COMPUTING: E-Waste CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Health Care MindMap, Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects Chapter 7 The Internet INTERNET TIMELINE Objective 1. Recognize the Importance of the Internet · How It All Got Started · World Wide Web · Internet2 GET CONNECTED Objective 2. Compare Types of Internet Connections · How Do You Get Connected? o Dial-up o Broadband o Wireless · Connecting Without a Computer? SURF’S UP Objective 3. Compare Popular Web Browsers · Browsers o Internet Explorer o Firefox o Chrome o Safari o Mobile browsers · Configuring Your Web Browser o Setting the home page o Setting the search providers · Add-Ons, Plug-Ins, and Toolbars · How To Manage Browser Home page, Favorites, and Search NAVIGATING THE NET Objective 4. Demonstrate How to Navigate the Web o Web Addresses o Smart Searching o How To Use Google Drive WOULD I LIE TO YOU? Objective 5. Discuss How to Evaluate the Credibility of Information Found On the Web o Who Wrote It? o What About the Design? GREEN COMPUTING: Telecommuting To Save CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Web Designer MindMap, Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects Chapter 8 Communicating and Sharing: The Social Web TALK TO ME Objectives 1. Compare Different Forms of Synchronous Online Communication · Chat and IM · VoIP LEAVE A MESSAGE Objectives 2. Compare Different Forms of Asynchronous Online Communication · How Do You Read and Send Email? · Text and Multimedia Messaging · Forums and Discussion Boards THERE’S A PLACE FOR EVERYONE . . . Objectives 3. Discuss the Impact of Social Media in Society · Social Network Sites o Facebook o Business social networks o Virtual worlds · Social Video, Image, and Music Sites · How To Create a LinkedIn Profile GET YOUR WORD OUT · Objectives 4. Locate User-Generated Content in the Form of a Blog or Podcast · Blogs · Podcasts · RSS · How To Create a Blog with Blogger THE WISDOM OF THE CROWD Objectives 5. Discuss How Wikis and Other Social Media Sites Rely on the Wisdom of the Crowd · Wikis · Social Review Sites · Social Bookmarking and News Sites E-COMMERCE Objectives 6. Explain the Influence of Social Media on E-Commerce · Types of E-Commerce · How Safe Is My Credit Card? GREEN COMPUTING: Raising Social Awareness CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Blogger MindMap, Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects Chapter 9 Networks and Communication FROM SNEAKERNET TO HOTSPOTS Objective 1. Discuss the Importance of Computer Networks · Peer-To-Peer Networks · Client-Server Networks · How To Share Files and Printers Using a Windows Homegroup LANS AND WANS Objective 2. Compare Different Types of LANS and WANS · Small Networks · LAN topologies · Large Networks HARDWARE Objective 3. List and Describe the Hardware Used In both Wired and Wireless Networks · Network Adapters · Network Hardware SOFTWARE AND PROTOCOLS Objective 4. List and Describe Network Software and Protocols · Peer-To-Peer Network Software · Client-Server Network Software · Network Protocols · How To Examine Network and Sharing Settings PROTECTING YOUR NETWORK · Objective 5. Explain How to Protect a Network · Layer 1: The Fence · Layer 2: Door Locks · Layer 3: Alarm Systems · Layer 4: Guard Dogs GREEN COMPUTING: Server Virtualization CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Network Administrator MindMap, Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects Chapter 10 Security and Privacy CYBERCRIME: THEY ARE OUT TO GET YOU · Objective 1. Recognize Different Types of Cybercrime · Personal Cybercrime o Harassment o Phishing and pharming o Social network attacks o Fraud o Identity theft · Cybercrime Against Organizations · How To Configure Secure Browser Settings MALWARE: PICK YOUR POISON Objective 2. Differentiate Between Various Types of Malware · Spam and Cookies · Adware and Spyware · Viruses, Worms, Trojans, and Rootkits SHIELDS UP! Objective 3. Explain How to Secure a Computer · Software · Hardware · Operating System AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE Objective 4. Practice Safe Computing · User Accounts · Securing Accounts · Encryption · Updating and Uninstalling Software · Acceptable Use Policies · How To Secure a Microsoft Word Document THE LAW IS ON YOUR SIDE Objective 5. Discuss Laws Related To Computer Security and Privacy · The Enforcers · Current Laws GREEN COMPUTING: Botnets CAREER SPOTLIGHT: IT Security MindMap, Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects Chapter 11 Databases DATABASE BASICS Objective 1. Identify the Parts of a Database · Tables, Fields, and Records · Forms, Queries, and Reports A DATABASE FOR EVERY PURPOSE Objective 2. Compare the Four Types of Databases · Flat Databases · Relational Databases · Object-Oriented Databases · Multidimensional Databases · How To Create a Form Using Google Docs THE TOOLS OF THE TRADE Objective 3. Explain Database Management Systems · Creating a Database · Data Validation · SQL · Output · How To Create a Home Inventory DATA IN… INFORMATION OUT Objective 4. Discuss Important Types of Information Systems · Office Support Systems · Transaction Processing · Management Information Systems · Decision Support Systems · Business Intelligence and Big Data · Expert Systems and Artificial Intelligence REAL WORLD DATABASES Objective 5. List Examples of Databases Used In Law Enforcement and Research · Law Enforcement o Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) o Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS) · Science o Human Genome Project o Geographic Information Systems (GIS) GREEN COMPUTING: Green Data Centers CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Database Administrator (DBA) MindMap, Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects Chapter 12 Program Development GETTING FROM IDEA TO PRODUCT Objective 1. Describe the System Development Life Cycle · Syste m Development Life Cycle (SDLC) o Planning phase o Analysis phase o o Design phase Implementation and testing phase o Maintenance phase · Other Development Models o Joint application development (JAD) o Rapid application development (RAD) CODING THE SYSTEM Objective 2. Describe the Program Development Cycle · Program Development Cycle o Defining the problem o Designing the solution o Coding o Debugging o Testing and documentation · How To Create a Flowchart TOOLS OF THE TRADE Objective 3. Compare Various Programming Languages · Programming Languages o Low level o High level · Programming Tools · Web Programming o Server side o Client side · Mobile App Development · How To Automate a Task Using a Macro in Word ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Objective 4. Explain the Term Artificial Intelligence · Applications · Expert Systems • Neural Networks GREEN COMPUTING: Programming Efficiency CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Computer Software Design and Development MindMap,Summary,EOC Exercises and Application Project Table of Contents
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