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Table of Contents
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
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| o | Second-generation computers |
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| o | Third-generation computers |
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· | 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
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· 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
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