Title:
Computer concepts illustrated introductory
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Series:
Illustrated series
Edition:
6th ed.
Publication Information:
Boston, MA : Cource Technology, 2007
Physical Description:
1 CD-ROM ; 12 cm.
ISBN:
9781418860363
General Note:
Accompanies text of the same title : (QA76 P374 2007 f)
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Summary
Summary
Computer Concepts, Sixth Edition-Illustrated is your solution for making practical computer concepts engaging and approachable for students. Its signature two-page spread and highly-visual layout successfully makes concepts easy to understand and apply for a variety of learning types. This new edition has been updated throughout with the latest information on emerging technology trends and issues, making it easy for you to keep your course current.
Table of Contents
Preface | p. vi |
Unit A Computer and Internet Basics | p. 1 |
Defining computers | p. 2 |
What's a peripheral device? | |
Exploring computer functions | p. 4 |
Understanding the importance of stored programs | |
Categorizing computers | p. 6 |
How do personal computers, notebooks, and video consoles differ? | |
Examining personal computer systems | p. 8 |
Exploring data, information, and files | p. 10 |
Introducing application and system software | p. 12 |
Defining Internet basics | p. 14 |
What is podcasting? | |
Connecting to the Internet | p. 16 |
What services does an Internet Service Provider provide? | |
More about passwords | |
Understanding World Wide Web basics | p. 18 |
Using search engines | |
Using Web browsers | p. 20 |
Copying text, sound, and images from a Web page | |
Understanding e-mail basics | p. 22 |
Tech Talk: The Boot Process | p. 24 |
Computers in Context: Marketing | p. 26 |
Issue: E-mail Privacy-Who Is Reading Your E-mail? | p. 28 |
What is spam? | |
Interactive Questions | |
Expand the Ideas | |
End of Unit Exercises | p. 30 |
Key Terms | |
Unit Review | |
Fill in the Best Answer | |
Practice Tests | |
Independent Challenges | |
Labs | |
Visual Workshop | |
Unit B Computer Hardware | p. 35 |
Introducing storage technology | p. 36 |
The science of data representation | |
Comparing storage technologies | p. 38 |
Exploring floppy disk technology | |
Comparing storage media and devices | p. 40 |
Exploring hard disk technology | p. 42 |
Understanding tape storage | |
Exploring CD/DVD technology | p. 44 |
What is Blu-ray? | |
Exploring solid state storage | p. 46 |
Why use solid state storage? | |
Examining input devices | p. 48 |
Comparing display devices | p. 50 |
Comparing printers | p. 52 |
Understanding expansion slots, cards, and ports | p. 54 |
Exploring peripheral devices | p. 56 |
Tech Talk: The Windows Registry | p. 58 |
Computers in Context: The Military | p. 60 |
Issue: Why Recycle Computers? | p. 62 |
Interactive Questions | |
Expand the Ideas | |
End of Unit Exercises | p. 64 |
Key Terms | |
Unit Review | |
Fill in the Best Answer | |
Practice Tests | |
Independent Challenges | |
Labs | |
Visual Workshop | |
Unit C Computer Software | p. 69 |
Introducing computer software | p. 70 |
Explaining how computers interpret software | p. 72 |
Exploring operating systems | p. 74 |
How does the operating system manage processor resources? | |
Comparing operating systems | p. 76 |
Defining office productivity software | p. 78 |
Defining graphics software | p. 80 |
Defining entertainment and education software | p. 82 |
Defining business and science software | p. 84 |
What is a software suite? | |
Using data responsibly | |
Understanding utilities | p. 86 |
Buying utilities | |
Understanding licenses and copyrights | p. 88 |
Reviewing software copyright protections by software classifications | |
Tech Talk: Installing Software | p. 90 |
Computers in Context: Journalism | p. 92 |
Issue: What Is Being Done about Software Piracy? | p. 94 |
Interactive Questions | |
Expand the Ideas | |
End of Unit Exercises | p. 96 |
Key Terms | |
Unit Review | |
Fill in the Best Answer | |
Practice Tests | |
Independent Challenges | |
Labs | |
Visual Workshop | |
Unit D Digital Electronics and File Management | p. 103 |
Discussing digital data representation | p. 104 |
Quantifying bits and bytes | |
Introducing integrated circuits | p. 106 |
Which companies produce most of today's popular processors? | |
Exploring processors | p. 108 |
Benchmarking | |
Introducing computer memory: RAM | p. 110 |
What are SDRAM and RDRAM? | |
Exploring computer memory | p. 112 |
Understanding memory specified in computer ads | |
Introducing computer file basics | p. 114 |
Examining file locations | p. 116 |
Deleting files | |
Introducing file management | p. 118 |
Save vs. Save As dialog box | |
Exploring file management | p. 120 |
Examining file storage | p. 122 |
Tech Talk: How a Processor Executes Instructions | p. 124 |
Computers in Context: Banking | p. 126 |
Issue: Can Online Voting Be Fair and Secure? | p. 128 |
Interactive Questions | |
Expand the Ideas | |
End of Unit Exercises | p. 130 |
Key Terms | |
Unit Review | |
Fill in the Best Answer | |
Practice Tests | |
Independent Challenges | |
Labs | |
Visual Workshop | |
Unit E Networks and the Internet | p. 137 |
Introducing networks | p. 138 |
Classifying networks | p. 140 |
Understanding client/server terminology | |
Introducing network topology | p. 142 |
How to interconnect various networks | |
Using addressing to identify network devices | |
Exploring network hardware | p. 144 |
Exploring communications channels | p. 146 |
What Is HomePNA? What Is HomePLC? | |
Defining broadband and narrowband | |
Transporting data | p. 148 |
What is VolP? | |
Exploring wired technology | p. 150 |
What are some legacy wired technologies? | |
Exploring wireless technology | p. 152 |
Introducing Internet connections | p. 154 |
How fast is a modem? | |
Introducing IP addresses and domain names | p. 156 |
How to register a domain name | |
Connecting to the Internet using POTS | p. 158 |
Connecting to the Internet using cable | p. 160 |
Security and always-on connections | |
Connecting to the Internet without wires | p. 162 |
What features should I look for in a handheld device that connects to the Internet? | |
Tech Talk: Install and Use a LAN | p. 164 |
Installing a LAN | |
Using a LAN | |
Computers in Context: Education | p. 166 |
Issue: Free Wi-Fi? Why or Why Not? | p. 168 |
Interactive Questions | |
Expand the Ideas | |
End of Unit Exercises | p. 170 |
Key Terms | |
Unit Review | |
Fill in the Best Answer | |
Practice Tests | |
Independent Challenges | |
Labs | |
Visual Workshop | |
Unit F Data Security | p. 175 |
Knowing what can go wrong | p. 176 |
What if disaster strikes? | |
Protecting systems | p. 178 |
Securing your computer and data | |
Ways to restrict physical access | |
Introducing computer viruses | p. 180 |
What are the symptoms of a virus? | |
Learning how viruses spread | p. 182 |
How can I know if my e-mail is safe? | |
Introducing bots | p. 184 |
Using antivirus software | p. 186 |
Virus hoaxes | |
Introducing data backup | p. 188 |
Backing up the Windows Registry | |
Examining backup procedures | p. 190 |
Exploring backup media and software | p. 192 |
Creating a boot disc | |
What is a data center? | |
Tech Talk: Internet Access Security | p. 194 |
Computers in Context: Law Enforcement | p. 196 |
Issue: What Are Professional Ethics? | p. 198 |
Interactive Questions | |
Expand the Ideas | |
End of Unit Exercises | p. 202 |
Key Terms | |
Unit Review | |
Fill in the Best Answer | |
Practice Tests | |
Independent Challenges | |
Labs | |
Visual Workshop | |
Unit G The Web and E-commerce | p. 207 |
Introducing Web technology | p. 208 |
Exploring HTML | p. 210 |
Using Web browsers | p. 212 |
Blocking adware, spyware, and pop-up ads | |
Creating navigation elements | p. 214 |
What is a broken link? | |
Explaining HTTP and Web servers | p. 216 |
Introducing Web page authoring | p. 218 |
Enhancing Web pages | p. 220 |
What are XML, XSL, Java, and ActiveX controls? | |
Animating graphics | |
Organizing Web pages | p. 222 |
How does an HTML form work? | |
Introducing e-commerce | p. 224 |
Securing e-commerce transactions | p. 226 |
Understanding transaction privacy and security | |
Avoiding fraud when shopping online | p. 228 |
How safe are cookies? | |
Tech Talk: Encryption | p. 230 |
Computers in Context: Politics | p. 232 |
Issue: Censorship on the Web | p. 234 |
Interactive Questions | |
Expand the Ideas | |
End of Unit Exercises | p. 236 |
Key Terms | |
Unit Review | |
Fill in the Best Answer | |
Practice Tests | |
Independent Challenges | |
Labs | |
Visual Workshop | |
Unit H Digital Media | p. 241 |
Introducing digital graphics | p. 242 |
Modifying bitmap graphics | p. 244 |
Working with color | p. 246 |
Resolution and digital cameras | |
Introducing vector graphics | p. 248 |
Vector graphics on the Web | |
Creating vector graphics | p. 250 |
Using rasterization to create bitmap graphics from vector graphics | |
Exploring 3-D graphics | p. 252 |
Introducing digital video | p. 254 |
Exploring video equipment | p. 256 |
Creating good desktop videos | |
Editing and processing desktop video | p. 258 |
Introducing digital sound | p. 260 |
Exploring synthesized sound | p. 262 |
What are portable audio players? | |
Tech Talk: Data Compression | p. 264 |
Computers in Context: Film | p. 266 |
Issue: Who Owns the Rights? | p. 268 |
Interactive Questions | |
Expand the Ideas | |
End of Unit Exercises | p. 270 |
Key Terms | |
Unit Review | |
Fill in the Best Answer | |
Practice Tests | |
Independent Challenges | |
Labs | |
Visual Workshop | |
Buyer's Guide Worksheets | p. 277 |
Organize Your Findings: A Buyer's Guide Summary | |
Comparing Computers: A Buyer's Specification Worksheet | |
Questions to Ask about Service and Support | |
Visual Workshop | |
Glossary | p. 281 |
Index | p. 311 |