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Personal Computers and Applications. Networking for Home and Small Businesses – Chapter 1. Objectives. Identify the purpose and uses of personal computers and describe local and network applications. Compare and contrast different types of computing devices.
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Personal Computers and Applications Networking for Home and Small Businesses – Chapter 1
Objectives • Identify the purpose and uses of personal computers and describe local and network applications. • Compare and contrast different types of computing devices. • Explain the binary representation of data. • Determine appropriate components and peripheral devices to meet requirements. • Install, verify, and upgrade computer components and peripherals.
Purpose and Uses of Personal Computers • Multiple uses for computers
Purpose and Uses of Personal Computers • Common local and network applications
Types of Computing Devices • Different types of Computers
Types of Computing Devices • Types and features of servers
Types of Computing Devices • Features of a desktop personal computer (PC)
Types of Computing Devices • Features of a workstation
Types of Computing Devices • Types and features of portable devices
Binary Representation of Data • Digital (binary) representation of various common forms of data • Using the proper units for measuring information
Binary Representation of Data • Convert approximately between bits, bytes, Kilobytes, Megabytes, and Gigabytes
Binary Representation of Data • Measuring speed, resolution and frequency
Determining Appropriate Components and Peripheral Devices • Plan for computer purchase: preassembled or custom
Determining Appropriate Components and Peripheral Devices • Motherboard
Determining Appropriate Components and Peripheral Devices • Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Determining Appropriate Components and Peripheral Devices • Random Access Memory (RAM)
Determining Appropriate Components and Peripheral Devices • Adapter cards add functionality to a computer system
Determining Appropriate Components and Peripheral Devices • Storage Devices and Requirements
Determining Appropriate Components and Peripheral Devices • Peripheral device purposes and requirements
Determining Appropriate Components and Peripheral Devices • Importance of UPS and Surge Protector
Install, Verify and Upgrade Components and Peripherals • Connect Computer System components and verify operation
Install, Verify and Upgrade Components and Peripherals • Installing Peripherals and Verifying Operation