What is an analogue computer?
Most commonly used type of computer and is used to process information with quantities using digits, usually the binary number system.
Software that is programmed to carry put dedicated functions.
A form of computer that uses nonstop changeable parts such as electrical, mechanical or hydraulic quantities to model the problem being solved.
A setup of consisting of hardware, software, data and the people who use them.
Give examples of a personal computer.
Palmtops, PDA's, tablet computers and desktop computers.
Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, Excel
Calculations including census and consumer statistics
ATM (Cash Machine), Digital Alarm Clock, Microwave
What is the definition of hardware?
NIC, Router, Hub, CPU, Modem
This connects different networks and can be used to control where the data is sent
The instructions that make the system work and which follows
The physical components of a computer system
What does an NIC ?
This connects different network sections
This provides the electronic circuitry for computer to communicate on a network
What is a ROM?
A memory that cannot be changed by a programme or user
Performs specific tasks such as file sorting and anti-virus
Is a fast temporary type of memory in which programmes, applications and data are stored
The physical components of a computer that can be touched
What is Generic software?
This performs tasks such as recognizing input from the keyboard. It is the most important program that runs on your computer
This helps your computer perform better and performs specific task. example: anti-virus
This is a collection of software that has a common set of commands. example: graphics software
This can be used for lots of different things without needing to be modified example:excel (spread sheet application)
Example of communication devices.
Router, NIC, Hub, CPU
Modem, Hub, Graphics Software
Network Interface Card, Modem, Intergerated
Command Line, Graphical Interface, Graphics Software, Spreadsheet Application
Advantage of Email?
Its sent in real time
It is free
Talk about your interests with someone who has the same interests
You can reply really quickly
What is the typical use of Mainframe computer?
They are used for specific and certain functions
Used for writing reports
They are used to manage calendars and handle documents. This is usually linked to the owners desktop computer so they can access certain documents and files
Used for processing bulk data for the government
ICT and Computers ...
ICT is the hardware
do the same things
are the same thing
are not the same thing
Complete the following sentence: ___________ are the hardware that is often part of an ICT system
ROM's
Computers
RAM's
NIC's
What does RAM stand for
Random Access Memory
Recognizable Access Memory
