Discovering Computers 2002: Concepts for a Digital World : Web Complete: Shelly, Gary B.; Cashman, Thomas J.; Vermaat, Misty E.: 9780789561855: Book: : eCampus.com

The Shelly Cashman Series presents a completely revised and updated edition to the best-selling Discovering Computers book to make learning about computers interesting and interactive. Discovering Computers 2002: Concepts for a Digital World is fully integrated with the World Wide Web as a means of offering additional content, unmatched currency, learning games, and more. Discovering Computers 2002 is available in three versions to provide the right depth of coverage for every class. Unparalleled online content, extensive end-of-chapter exercises, and comprehensive instructor's resources give you all the tools you need to present an outstanding concepts course.

Preface

Introduction to Computers

Objectives

(1)

The Digital Revolution

(2)

What is a Computer?

(1)

Data and Information

(1)

Information Processing Cycle

(1)

The Components of a Computer

(3)

Input Devices

(1)

Output Devices

(1)

System Unit

(1)

Storage Devices

(2)

Communications Devices

(1)

Why is a Computer so Powerful?

(2)

Speed

(1)

Reliability

(1)

Accuracy

(1)

Storage

(1)

Communications

(1)

Computer Software

(6)

System Software

(1)

Application Software

(1)

Software Development

(2)

Networks and the Internet

(3)

Categories of Computers

(1)

Personal Computers

(4)

Desktop Computers

(2)

Notebook Computers

(1)

Handheld Computers

(1)

Internet Appliances

(1)

Mid-Range Servers

(1)

Mainframes

(1)

Supercomputers

(1)

Elements of an Information System

(1)

Examples of Computer Usage

(8)

Home User

(2)

Small Office/Home Office User

(1)

Mobile User

(1)

Large Business User

(2)

Power User

(1)

Computer User as a Web Publisher

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

Career Corner - Help Desk Specialist

(1)

E-Fun E-Entertainment

(2)

In Summary

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Learn it Online

(1)

Checkpoint

(2)

In the Lab

(1)

Web Work

Special Feature

The Internet and World Wide Web

Objectives

(1)

The Internet

(1)

History of the Internet

(1)

How the Internet Works

(5)

Service Providers

(1)

Connecting to the Internet

(1)

How Data Travels the Internet

(2)

Internet Addresses

(1)

The World Wide Web

(15)

Browsing the Web

(2)

Navigating Web Pages

(1)

Using a URL

(2)

Searching for Information on the Web

(2)

Types of Web Pages

(2)

Multimedia on the Web

(5)

Webcasting

(1)

Electronic Commerce

(2)

Web Publishing

(3)

Planning the Web Site

(1)

Analyzing and Designing the Web Site

(2)

Creating a Web Site

(1)

Deploying a Web Site

(1)

Maintaining the Web Site

(1)

Other Internet Services

(8)

E-Mail

(2)

FTP

(1)

Newsgroups and Message Boards

(1)

Mailing Lists

(1)

Chat Rooms

(1)

Instant Messaging

(1)

Netiquette

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

Career Corner - Webmaster

(1)

E-Travel

(2)

In Summary

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Learn it Online

(1)

Checkpoint

(2)

In the Lab

(1)

Web Work

Special Feature

Application Software

Objectives

(1)

Application Software

(5)

The Role of the System Software

(1)

The Role of the User Interface

(1)

Starting a Software Application

(3)

Productivity Software

(3)

Word Processing Software

(2)

Developing a Document

(12)

Spreadsheet Software

(3)

Database Software

(3)

Presentation Graphics Software

(2)

Personal Information Managers

(1)

Software Suite

(1)

Project Management Software

(1)

Accounting Software

(1)

Graphics and Multimedia Software

(4)

Computer-Aided Design

(1)

Desktop Publishing Software (Professional)

(1)

Paint/Image Editing Software (Professional)

(1)

Video and Audio Editing Software

(1)

Multimedia Authoring Software

(1)

Web Page Authoring Software

(1)

Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use

(6)

Integrated Software

(1)

Personal Finance Software

(1)

Legal Software

(1)

Tax Preparation Software

(1)

Desktop Publishing (Personal)

(1)

Paint/Image Editing Software (Personal)

(1)

Clip Art/Image Gallery

(1)

Home Design/Landscaping Software

(1)

Educational/Reference/Entertainment Software

(2)

Software for Communications

(1)

E-Mail

(1)

Web Browsers

(1)

Chat Rooms

(1)

Newsgroups

(1)

Instant Messaging

(1)

Groupware

(1)

Videoconferencing

(1)

Applications on the Web

(3)

Web-Based Training

(1)

Application Service Providers

(1)

Learning Aids and Support Tools Within an Application

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

Career Corner - Word Processing Technician

(1)

E-Finance

(2)

In Summary

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Learn it Online

(1)

Checkpoint

(2)

In the Lab

(1)

Web Work

The Components of the System Unit

Objectives

(1)

The System Unit

(3)

The Motherboard

(1)

Central Processing Unit

(8)

The Control Unit

(1)

The Arithmetic/Logic Unit

(1)

Pipelining

(1)

Registers

(1)

The System Clock

(1)

Comparison of Personal Computer Processors

(2)

Processor Installation and Upgrades

(1)

Heat Sinks and Heat Pipes

(1)

Coprocessors

(1)

Parallel Processing

(1)

Data Representation

(2)

Memory

(8)

RAM

(3)

Cache

(1)

ROM

(1)

Flash Memory

(1)

CMOS

(1)

Memory Access Times

(1)

Expansion Slots and Expansion Cards

(2)

PC Cards and Flash Memory Cards

(1)

Ports

(4)

Serial Ports

(1)

Parallel Ports

(1)

Universal Serial Bus Port

(1)

Special-Purpose Ports

(1)

Buses

(3)

Expansion Bus

(1)

Bays

(1)

Power Supply

(1)

Mobile Computers

(2)

Putting it all Together

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

Career Corner - Software Engineer

(1)

E-Resources

(2)

In Summary

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Learn it Online

(1)

Checkpoint

(2)

In the Lab

(1)

Web Work

Input

Objectives

(1)

What is Input?

(2)

What are Input Devices?

(1)

The Keyboard

(3)

Keyboard Types

(2)

Pointing Devices

(1)

Mouse

(3)

Mouse Types

(1)

Using a Mouse

(2)

Other Pointing Devices

(4)

Trackball

(1)

Touchpad

(1)

Pointing Stick

(1)

Joysticks and Wheels

(1)

Light Pen

(1)

Touch Screen

(1)

Stylus

(1)

Voice Input

(2)

Audio Input

(1)

Input Devices for Handheld Computers

(2)

Digital Cameras

(3)

Video Input

(3)

PC Video Cameras

(1)

Web Cams

(1)

Videoconferencing

(1)

Scanners and Reading Devices

(7)

Optical Scanner

(2)

Optical Readers

(3)

Magnetic Ink Character Recognition Reader

(1)

Wireless Input

(1)

Input Devices for Physically Challenged Users

(1)

Putting it all Together

(1)

Career Corner - Webcasting

(1)

E-Communities

(2)

In Summary

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Learn it online

(1)

Checkpoint

(2)

In the Lab

(1)

Web Work

Output

Objectives

(1)

What is Output?

(2)

What are Output Devices?

(1)

Display Devices

(8)

CRT Monitors

(1)

LCD Monitors and Displays

(3)

Gas Plasma Monitors

(1)

Quality of Display Devices

(2)

Video Cart and Monitors

(1)

Monitor Ergonomics

(1)

Televisions

(1)

Printers

(11)

Impact Printers

(1)

Nonimpact Printers

(1)

Ink-Jet Printers

(1)

Laser Printers

(3)

Thermal Printers

(1)

Photo Printers

(1)

Label and Postage Printers

(1)

Portable Printers

(1)

Plotters and Large-Format Printers

(1)

Speakers and Headsets

(1)

Other Output Devices

(3)

Data Projectors

(1)

Facsimile (Fax) Machine

(1)

Multifunction Devices

(1)

Terminals

(2)

Output Devices for Physically Challenged Users

(2)

Putting it all Together

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

Career Corner - Graphics Designer/Illustrator

(1)

E-Government

(2)

In Summary

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Learn it Online

(1)

Checkpoint

(2)

In the Lab

(1)

Web Work

Special Feature

Storage

Objectives

(1)

Memory Versus Storage

(4)

Memory

(1)

Storage

(2)

Floppy Disks

(3)

Floppy Disk Drives

(2)

How a Floppy Disk Stores Data

(1)

Care of Floppy Disks

(1)

High Capacity Disks

(1)

Hard Disks

(7)

How a Hard Disk Works

(2)

Hard Disk Controllers

(1)

Removable Hard Disks

(1)

PAID

(1)

Maintaining Data Stored on a Disk

(1)

Internet Hard Drives

(1)

Compact Discs

(3)

CD-ROMS

(2)

CD-ROM Drive Speed

(1)

PhotoCDs and Picture CDs

(1)

CD-R and CD-RW

(2)

DVD-ROMS

(2)

DVD Variations

(1)

Tapes

(1)

Enterprise Storage Systems

(1)

PC Cards

(1)

Miniature Mobile Storage Media

(2)

Smart Cards

(1)

Microfilm and Microfiche

(1)

Putting it all Together

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

Career Corner - Computer Technician

(1)

E-Shopping

(2)

In Summary

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Learn it Online

(1)

Checkpoint

(2)

In the Lab

(1)

Web Work

Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Objectives

(1)

System Software

(1)

Operating Systems

(1)

Operating System Functions

(13)

Starting a Computer

(3)

The User Interface

(1)

Managing Programs

(2)

Managing Memory

(1)

Scheduling Jobs

(1)

Configuring Devices

(2)

Accessing the Web

(1)

Monitoring Performance

(1)

Providing Housekeeping Services

(1)

Controlling a Network

(1)

Administering Security

(1)

Types of Operating Systems

(1)

Stand-Alone Operating Systems

(5)

DOS

(1)

Windows 3.x

(1)

Windows 95

(1)

Windows NT Workstation

(1)

Windows 98

(1)

Windows 2000 Professional

(2)

Windows Millennium Edition

(1)

Mac OS

(1)

OS/2 Warp

(1)

Network Operating Systems

(3)

NetWare

(1)

Windows NT Server

(1)

Windows 2000

(1)

OS/2 Warp Server for E-business

(1)

UNIX

(1)

Linux

(1)

Solaris

(1)

Embedded Operating Systems

(2)

Windows CE

(1)

Pocket PC OS

(1)

Palm OS

(1)

Utility Programs

(4)

File Viewer

(1)

File Compression

(1)

Diagnostic Utility

(1)

Uninstaller

(1)

Disk Scanner

(1)

Disk Defragmenter

(1)

Backup Utility

(1)

Screen Saver

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

Career Corner - Network Administrator

(1)

E-Weather E-Sports E-News

(2)

In Summary

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Learn it Online

(1)

Checkpoint

(2)

In The Lab

(1)

Web Work

Special Feature

Communications and Networks

Objectives

(1)

Communications

(1)

Sending and Receiving Devices

(1)

Use of Communications

(7)

Voice Mail

(1)

Fax

(1)

E-Mail

(1)

Instant Messaging

(1)

Chat Rooms

(1)

Newsgroups

(1)

Telephony

(1)

Videoconferencing

(1)

Collaboration

(1)

Groupware

(1)

Global Positioning System

(1)

Networks

(12)

Local Area Network (LAN)

(3)

Wide Area Network (WAN)

(1)

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

(1)

Network Topologies

(2)

Network Communications Technologies

(2)

Intranets

(2)

Home Networks

(1)

Communications Software

(2)

The Telephone Network

(2)

Dial-Up Lines

(1)

Dedicated Lines

(1)

ISDN Lines

(1)

DSL

(1)

Cable Television Lines

(1)

T-Carrier Lines

(1)

Asynchronous Transfer Mode

(1)

Communications Devices

(4)

Modems

(1)

ISDN and DSL Modems

(1)

Cable Modems

(1)

Network Interface Card

(1)

Connecting Networks

(1)

Communications Channel

(1)

Physical Transmission Media

(2)

Twisted-Pair Cable

(1)

Coaxial Cable

(1)

Fiber-Optic Cable

(1)

Wireless Transmission Media

(5)

Broadcast Radio

(1)

Cellular Radio

(1)

Microwaves

(1)

Communications Satellite

(1)

Infrared

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

Career Corner - Data Communications Analyst

(1)

E-Learning

(2)

In Summary

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Learn it Online

(1)

Checkpoint

(2)

In The Lab

(1)

Web Work

Special Feature

E-Commerce: A Revolution in the Way We Do Business

Objectives

(1)

What is E-Commerce?

(2)

The Growth of E-Commerce

(1)

E-Commerce Business Models

(4)

Business-to-Consumer E-Commerce

(2)

Consumer-to-Consumer E-Commerce

(1)

Business-to-Business E-Commerce

(2)

Business-to-Employee E-Commerce

(1)

Advantages of E-Commerce

(1)

E-Commerce Revenue Streams

(4)

The E-Retailing Market Sector

(2)

Other E-Commerce Market Sectors on the Web

(3)

Finance

(1)

Entertainment and Media

(1)

Travel

(1)

Health

(1)

Other Business Services

(1)

Creating an Online Store

(8)

Building a Storefront

(2)

Managing Payments

(2)

Fulfillment

(1)

Attracting and Retaining Customers

(2)

Site Management

(1)

Promoting the Site

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

Career Corner - Web Developer

(1)

E-Auctions

(2)

In Summary

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Learn It Online

(1)

Checkpoint

(2)

In The Lab

(1)

Web Work

Computers and Society: Home, Work, and Ethical Issues

Objectives

(1)

Living With Computers

(25)

At Home

(3)

Education

(3)

Digital Divide

(2)

Entertainment

(2)

E-Commerce

(1)

Finance

(2)

Government

(3)

Health Care

(2)

Science

(1)

Publishing

(2)

Travel

(2)

Telecommuting

(1)

Emerging Technologies

(3)

Virtual Reality

(1)

Intelligent Agents

(2)

Robots

(1)

A Healthy Work Environment

(4)

Computers and Health Risks

(2)

Ergonomics and Workplace Design

(1)

Computer Addiction

(1)

Green Computing

(1)

Ethnics and Society

(3)

Information Accuracy

(2)

Intellectual Property Rights

(1)

Codes of Conduct

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

Career Corner - IT Consultant

(1)

E-Science

(2)

In Summary

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Learn it Online

(1)

Checkpoint

(2)

In the Lab

(1)

Web Work

Computers and Society: Security and Privacy

Objectives

(1)

Computer Security: Risks and Safeguards

(20)

Computer Viruses

(3)

Virus Detection and Removal

(2)

Unauthorized Access and Use

(6)

Hardware Theft

(1)

Software Theft

(1)

Information Theft

(3)

System Failure

(1)

Backup Procedures

(2)

Disaster Recover Plan

(1)

Developing a Computer Security Plan

(1)

Internet and Network Security

(4)

Securing Internet Transactions

(1)

Securing E-Mail Messages

(1)

Firewalls

(2)

Information Privacy

(9)

Electronic Profiles

(1)

(3)

Spyware

(1)

Spam

(1)

Privacy Laws

(1)

Employee Monitoring

(1)

Protecting Children from Objectionable Material

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

Career Corner-Network Security Specialist

(1)

E-Environment

(2)

In Summary

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Learn it Online

(1)

Checkpoint

(2)

In the Lab

(1)

Web Work

Databases and Information Management

Objectives

(1)

Data and Information

(2)

Data Integrity

(1)

The Hierarchy of Data

(2)

Maintaining Data

(5)

Adding Records

(1)

Changing Records

(2)

Deleting Records

(1)

Data Validation

(2)

File Processing Versus Databases

(3)

File Processing Systems

(1)

The Database Approach

(2)

Database Management Systems

(7)

Data Dictionary

(1)

File Maintenance and Retrieval

(4)

Data Security

(1)

Backup and Recovery

(1)

Relational, Object-Oriented, and Multidimensional Databases

(7)

Relational Databases

(4)

Object-Oriented Databases

(1)

Multidimensional Databases

(1)

Web Databases

(2)

Database Administration

(1)

Role of the Database Analysts and Administrators

(1)

Role of the Employee as a User

(1)

Database Design Guidelines

(1)

Qualities of Valuable Information

(4)

How Managers Use Information

(1)

Levels of Users

(2)

Types of Information Systems

(7)

Office Information Systems

(1)

Transaction Processing Systems

(1)

Management Information Systems

(1)

Decision Support Systems

(1)

Data Warehouses

(2)

Expert Systems

(1)

Integrated Information Systems

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

Career Corner - Database Management

(1)

E-Health

(2)

In Summary

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Learn It Online

(1)

Checkpoint

(2)

In the Lab

(1)

Web Work

Information Systems Development

Objectives

(1)

What is the System Development Life Cycle?

(8)

Phases in the SDLC

(1)

Guidelines for System Development

(1)

Who Participates in the System Development Life Cycle?

(1)

Project Management

(1)

Feasibility Assessment

(1)

Documentation

(1)

Data and Information Gathering Techniques

(3)

What Initiates the System Development Life Cycle?

(2)

Web Lane Cafe - A Case Study

(1)

Planning Phase

(1)

Planning at Web Lane Cafe

(1)

Analysis Phase

(8)

The Preliminary Investigation

(2)

Analysis: Preliminary Investigation at Web Lane Cafe

(1)

Detailed Analysis

(1)

Structured Analysis and Design Tools

(4)

The System Proposal

(2)

Detailed Analysis at Web Lane Cafe

(1)

Design Phase

(9)

Acquiring Necessary Hardware and Software

(1)

Identifying Technical Specifications

(1)

Soliciting Vendor Proposals

(1)

Testing and Evaluating Vendor Proposals

(1)

Making a Decision

(1)

Design: Hardware Acquisition at Web Lane Cafe

(1)

Detailed Design

(2)

Prototyping

(1)

CASE Tools

(1)

Quality Review Techniques

(1)

Detailed Design at Web Lane Cafe

(1)

Implementation Phase

(2)

Develop Programs

(1)

Install and Test the New System

(1)

Train Users

(1)

Convert to the New System

(1)

Implementation at Web Lane Cafe

(1)

Support Phase

(1)

Support at Web Lane Cafe

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

Career Corner - System Analyst

(1)

E-Research

(2)

In Summary

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Learn It Online

(1)

Checkpoint

(2)

In the Lab

(1)

Web Work

Program Development and Programming Languages

Objectives

(1)

What is a Computer Program?

(1)

The Program Development Life Cycle

(2)

What Initiates the Program Development Life Cycle?

(1)

Step 1 - Analyze Problem

(1)

Step 2 - Design Programs

(8)

Top-Down Design

(1)

Structured Design

(2)

Proper Program Design

(1)

Design Tools

(3)

Quality Review Techniques

(1)

Step 3 - Code Programs

(1)

Step 4 - Test Programs

(2)

Step 5 - Formalize Solution

(1)

Step 6 - Maintain Programs

(1)

Programming Languages and Program Development Tools

(1)

Categories of Programming Languages

(4)

Machine Languages (First-Generation Language)

(1)

Assembly Languages (Second-Generation Languages)

(2)

Third-Generation Languages

(1)

Fourth-Generation Languages

(1)

Fifth-Generation Languages

(1)

Object-Oriented Program Development

(2)

Object-Oriented Programming

(1)

Programming Languages

(5)

Basic

(1)

Visual Basic

(2)

Cobol

(1)

C++

(1)

RPG

(1)

Other Programming Languages

(1)

Program Development Tools

(4)

Application Generators

(1)

Macros

(1)

RAD Tools: Visual Basic, Delphi, and PowerBuilder

(2)

Web Page Program Development

(7)

HTML

(1)

Scripts, Applets, Servlets, and ActiveX Controls

(2)

Java, JavaScript, VBScript, and Perl

(2)

Dynamic HTML

(1)

XHTML, XML, and WML

(1)

Web Page Authoring Software

(1)

Multimedia Program Development

(2)

Toolbook, Authorware, Director, and Flash

(1)

Selecting a Programming Language or Program Development Tool

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

Career Corner-Programmer

(1)

E-Career

(2)

In Summary

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Learn it Online

(1)

Checkpoint

(2)

In the Lab

(1)

Web Work

Computer Careers and Certification

Objectives

(1)

Careers in the Computer Industry

(9)

The Computer Equipment Industry

(1)

The Computer Software Industry

(2)

IT Professionals

(1)

IT Career Opportunities

(2)

Working in an IT Department

(2)

Education and Training

(1)

Sales

(1)

Service and Repair

(1)

Consulting

(1)

Preparing For a Career in the Computer Industry

(5)

Choosing the Right Course of Study

(1)

Attending a Trade School

(1)

Planning for Career Development

(1)

Professional Organizations

(1)

Professional Growth and Continuing Education

(1)

Computer Publications

(1)

What is Computer Certification?

(1)

Types of Computer Certification

(1)

A Guide to Computer Certification

(7)

Software Applications Certifications

(1)

Operating Systems Certifications

(1)

Programming Certifications

(1)

Hardware Certifications

(1)

Networking Certifications

(2)

Internet Certifications

(2)

Database Systems Certifications

(1)

Certification Benefits

(3)

Choosing a Computer Certification

(1)

Preparing for Computer Certification

(1)

Computer Certification Examinations

(1)

Career Development After Computer Certification

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

Career Corner - Computer and IT Teachers

(1)

E-Arts E-Literature

(2)

In Summary

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Learn it Online

(1)

Checkpoint

(2)

In the Lab

(1)

Web Work

Special Feature

APPENDIX Coding Schemes and Number Systems

Coding Schemes

A.1

ASCII and EBCDIC

(1)

Unicode

(1)

Parity

(1)

Number Systems

The Decimal Number System

(1)

The Binary Number System

(1)

The Hexadecimal Number System

Index

(27)

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