Assignment
Text Book: Introduction to Information Technology
Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers
1) What is Digital literacy?
2) Explain why we say the phrase: "Computers are everywhere".
3) What Is the definition of Computer?
4) Are data and information synonymous? Explain why.
5) What are the steps of the Information Processing Cycle?
6) Define hardware and software?
7) A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as hardware. These components include input devices, output devices, a system unit, storage devices, and communications devices. Briefly explain each component and mention some examples:
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a. Input Device:
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b. Output Device:
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c. System Unit:
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d. Storage Device:
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e. Communication Device:
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8) What is the System Unit?
9) What are common components inside the system unit?
10) Mention Some types of storage devices.
11) What is INTERNET?
12) What are the Categories of Computers?
Write the definition of the following Key Terms
CPU
MOTHERBOARD
MEMORY MODULE
POWER SUPPLY
MEMORY SLOT
PORTS
VIDEO CARD
SOUND CARD
HARDWARE
SOFTWARE
OPERATING SYSTEM
MODEM
NETWORK
SERVER
WORK STATION
USB PORT
INTERNET
MONITOR
SCANNER
FLEXIBLE MONITOR
MAINFRAME
SUPER COMPUTER
EMBEDDED COMPUTER
MOVIL COMPUTERS.