Unit III Computer Technician

1. Unit III Computer Technician Computer Software: Types, Setup, and Ethical Boundaries

2. Course Objectives • Define software and the various types • Proper installation and removal of software from a computer • Define and demonstrate understanding of the ethical boundaries associated with software

3. TEKS for Unit III • 130.275(c) Computer Technician • The student demonstrates the necessary skills for career development, employability, and successful completion of course outcomes. • The student is expected to: demonstrate an understanding of Legal and ethical responsibilities in relation To the field of information technology Go to the next slide for more TEKS

4. TEKS continued for Unit III • 130.275(c) Computer Technician (3) The student is expected to relate core academic skills to the requirements of computer technologies (4) The student is expect to describe the architecture of various computer systems

5. Unit III Vocabulary Words Directions for Assignment • Please write the vocabulary words for this unit on a piece of paper • Label the assignment Unit III vocabulary words • Put the nine words in alphabetical order  1. software 8. ethics 15. ethical 3. computer application 9. EULA 3. operating system 10. technologies 4. Malware 11. installation 5. Spyware 12. employability 6. app store 13. uninstall 7. anti-virus 14. install

6. Ethics • Ethics: moral principles, as of an individual

7. Software • Software: one or more programs and a collection of data that are stored on the computer for a purpose • There are many different types of software programs • Each piece of software serves a particular purpose in making the computer function

8. Employability • Employability:  person who is able to work and is  available to be hired

9. Operating System (OS) • Operating System: set of programs designed to manage and instruct computer hardware and provide services to installed computer applications • The computer must have an operating system in order to function and run other software programs • It is the software’s foundation and is the first thing to be installed on a computer

10. SPYWARE • Spyware: is a software that is installed surreptitiously and gathers information about an Internet user's browsing habits, intercepts the user's personal data, etc., transmitting this information to a third party: • a parent's use of spyware to monitor a child's online activities.

11. INSTALL • Install:to place in position or connect for service or use:

12. EULA • EULA: Contract between the buyer and licensor of the software granting permission and defining how the software may be use.

13. Technologies • Technology: The branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life

14. Computer Applications • Computer Application: software that is designed to perform a specific task(s) • Often times referred to as an “App” for short • Examples include word processing or presentation software, anti-virus or editing software, and computer video games

15. Ethical • Ethical:  that branch of philosophy dealing with values relating to human conduct, with respect to the rightness and wrongness  of certain actions and to the goodness and badness of the motives and ends of such actions.

16. Malware • Malware: Software that is malicious in intent that is designed to access, capture, or exploit a computer without knowledge or consent of the computer’s owner • Malware is often installed along with another program downloaded from the internet, by clicking a pop-up on screen, or opening an attachment in an E-mail

17. UNINSTALL • Uninstall: to remove (a software program) from a computer or computer system.

18. INSTALLATION • Installation: the act of installing  Equipment guy came in a few minutes and started theinstallation .

19. Computer Spyware • Spyware: is a type of Malware who’s purpose is to collect sensitive data from a user’s computer without their knowledge or consent • Various functions • Keylogging: recover passwords and access secure systems the user is otherwise password protected to access • Monitor user habits • Data mining

20. Anti-Virus Software • Anti-Virus: is a type of software designed to detect, prevent, and remove viruses, malware, trojans, worms, spyware • Software scans the entire contents of a computer’s hard drive initially • Scans internet downloads, emails, and other types of imported data • Updated Virus definitions are downloaded daily to the App • Not all Anti-Virus software is equal in its effectiveness • Generally require a yearly subscription (some are available online for free download)

21. Installing Computer Software • Installing software using Physical media (Compact Disc or USB drive) • Insert disc or thumb-drive into the computer • Double-click the software’s icon on the desktop • Follow the onscreen prompts • Select the Hard drive you wish to install the software on; (This is usually a small picture of a hard drive) • Continue to follow onscreen prompts until installation is finalized • Eject and remove installation media from the computer • Double-click installed application icon to ensure installation was successful

22. Installing Computer Software • Installing software using downloaded media (Downloaded from a website or an App-store) • Click or Double-click the software’s icon on the desktop to begin installation • Follow the onscreen prompts • Select the Hard drive you wish to install the software on; (This is usually a small picture of a hard drive) • Continue to follow onscreen prompts until installation is finalized • Right click desktop install icon if still present and select eject • Double-click installed application icon to ensure installation was successful

23. Installing Computer Software • App Store: Future distribution method of applications where software is purchased and installed with a single click • Currently available on portable devices (Tablets/Smartphones) and Apple Mac computers • Same technology is coming to Windows • Allows for simplified purchasing and updating of Apps

24. Uninstalling Computer Software • Uninstalling Software on Windows (PC) • Click the Start button in the bottom left of the window pane • Select the Control Panel • Select Programs (May also be Add/Remove Programs) • Select Programs and Features • Select the program and click Uninstall • Uninstalling Software on OSX (Mac) • Double-click Macintosh HD • Click the Applications folder • Select the Application and drag the icon to the Trash • Click Spotlight in the upper right hand corner and search for the application to ensure additional files don’t need to be deleted • Empty the computer’s Trash

25. Computer Software Ethics • Ethics: the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation • Ethics in software pertains to the End Users License Agreement and whether the end user follows that agreement • EULA: Contract between the buyer and licensor of the software granting permission and defining how the software may be use.

26. Ethics in the distribution and use of Software • Most software contains a page of terms the user must agree to before software can be installed; this is the License Agreement • The EULA defines how software may be installed, used, and disseminated • Ethics in personal use and business use is an area where the End User should exercise good morals • Failure to do so can result in stiff fines and legal action if caught

27. Ethics in the distribution and use of Software • Examples of ethical uses in the installation and use of software • Uninstalling software from one computer before installing it on a new computer • Purchasing an additional copy or KEY for an Operating System or software package • Contacting the licensor of the software to verify the terms of use on software prior to additional installations • Examples of unethical use of software • Purchasing a copy of an Operating system meant for one computer and installing it on multiple computers • Loaning software to friends to install on their computers • “Burning” or making illegal copies of software for distribution

28. Ethics in the distribution and use of Software • Steps to take if unsure about the End Users License Agreement • Contact the manufacturer • Perform a web search • Contact the reseller • Reread the EULA

29. Independent / Group Work Group • Get into your groups • Practice installing and uninstalling Microsoft Office • Practice installing a piece of software downloaded from the internet • Have the teacher confirm the downloaded software install • Finish by uninstalling the downloaded software Individual • Describe the procedure you followed in installing/uninstalling the software in your group

30. Exam Preparation • An exam will be given over the material presented in the presentation • Make sure to review your class notes and these slides • Questions will be multiple choice, true/false, and matching