Discovering Computers 2003

by Shelly, Gary B.; Cashman, Thomas J.; Vermaat, Misty E.; Sebok, Susan L. (CON); Wells, Dolores J. (CON)

• ISBN13: 9780789565129
• ISBN10: 0789565129
• Edition: Brief
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-02-01
• Publisher: Course Technology

Summary

The Shelly Cashman Series presents a completely revised and updated edition to the best-selling computer concepts book to make learning about computers interesting and interactive. Discovering Computers 2003 is fully integrated with the World Wide Web as a means of offering additional content, unmatched currency, learning games, and more. Discovering Computers 2003 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.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Introduction to Computers
Objectives	2	(1)
The Digital Revolution	2	(2)
What Is a Computer?	4	(1)
Data and Information	4	(1)
Information Processing Cycle	5	(1)
The Components of a Computer	5	(3)
Input Devices	5	(1)
Output Devices	6	(1)
System Unit	6	(1)
Storage Devices	6	(2)
Communications Devices	8	(1)
Why Is a Computer So Powerful?	8	(2)
Speed	8	(1)
Reliability	9	(1)
Accuracy	9	(1)
Storage	9	(1)
Communications	9	(1)
Computer Software	10	(6)
System Software	12	(1)
Application Software	13	(2)
Software Development	15	(1)
Networks and the Internet	16	(3)
Categories of Computers	19	(1)
Personal Computers	19	(4)
Desktop Computers	20	(2)
Notebook Computers	22	(1)
Handheld Computers	23	(1)
Internet Appliances	24	(1)
Mid-Range Servers	25	(1)
Mainframes	26	(1)
Supercomputers	26	(1)
Elements of an Information System	27	(1)
Examples of Computer Usage	28	(8)
Home User	29	(2)
Small Office/Home Office User	31	(1)
Mobile User	32	(1)
Large Business User	33	(2)
Power User	35	(1)
Computer User as a Web Publisher	36	(1)
Chapter Summary	37	(1)
Career Corner - Help Desk Specialist	37	(1)
E-Fun E-Entertainment	38	(2)
In Summary	40	(2)
Key Terms	42	(1)
Learn It Online	43	(1)
Checkpoint	44	(2)
In the Lab	46	(1)
Web Work	47
Special Feature	48
The Internet and World Wide Web
Objectives	2	(1)
The Internet	2	(1)
History of the Internet	3	(1)
How the Internet Works	4	(5)
Service Providers	5	(1)
Connecting to the Internet	6	(1)
How Data Travels the Internet	6	(2)
Internet Addresses	8	(1)
The World Wide Web	9	(20)
Browsing the Web	9	(2)
Navigating Web Pages	11	(1)
Using a URL	12	(2)
Searching for Information on the Web	14	(2)
Types of Web Pages	16	(2)
Multimedia on the Web	18	(5)
Webcasting	23	(1)
Electronic Commerce	24	(2)
Web Publishing	26	(3)
Other Internet Services	29	(8)
E-Mail	30	(2)
FTP	32	(1)
Newsgroups and Message Boards	33	(1)
Mailing Lists	34	(1)
Chat Rooms	35	(1)
Instant Messaging	36	(1)
Netiquette	37	(1)
Chapter Summary	37	(1)
Career Corner - Webmaster	37	(1)
E-Travel	38	(2)
In Summary	40	(2)
Key Terms	42	(1)
Learn It Online	43	(1)
Checkpoint	44	(2)
In the Lab	46	(1)
Web Work	47
Special Feature	48
Application Software
Objectives	2	(1)
Application Software	2	(5)
The Role of the System Software	3	(1)
The Role of the User Interface	4	(1)
Starting a Software Application	4	(3)
Productivity/Business Software	7	(15)
Word Processing Software	8	(2)
Developing a Document	10	(2)
Spreadsheet Software	12	(3)
Database Software	15	(3)
Presentation Graphics Software	18	(2)
Personal Information Managers	20	(1)
Software Suite	20	(1)
Project Management Software	21	(1)
Accounting Software	21	(1)
Graphics and Multimedia Software	22	(4)
Computer-Aided Design	22	(1)
Desktop Publishing Software (for the Professional)	23	(1)
Paint/Image Editing Software (for the Professional)	24	(1)
Video and Audio Editing Software	24	(1)
Multimedia Authoring Software	25	(1)
Web Page Authoring Software	25	(1)
Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use	26	(6)
Integrated Software	26	(1)
Personal Finance Software	27	(1)
Legal Software	28	(1)
Tax Preparation Software	28	(1)
Desktop Publishing (for Personal Use)	28	(1)
Paint/Image Editing Software (for Personal Use)	29	(1)
Clip Art/Image Gallery	30	(1)
Home Design/Landscaping Software	30	(1)
Educational/Reference/Entertainment Software	30	(2)
Software for Communications	32	(1)
E-Mail	32	(1)
Web Browsers	32	(1)
Chat Rooms	32	(1)
Newsgroups	32	(1)
Instant Messaging	32	(1)
Groupware	33	(1)
Videoconferencing	33	(1)
Applications on the Web	33	(3)
Web-Based Training	34	(1)
Application Service Providers	35	(1)
Learning Aids and Support Tools Within an Application	36	(1)
Chapter Summary	37	(1)
Career Corner - Word Processing Technician	37	(1)
E-Finance	38	(2)
In Summary	40	(2)
Key Terms	42	(1)
Learn It Online	43	(1)
Checkpoint	44	(2)
In the Lab	46	(1)
Web Work	47
The Components of the System Unit
Objectives	2	(1)
The System Unit	2	(3)
The Motherboard	4	(1)
Central Processing Unit	5	(8)
The Control Unit	5	(2)
The Arithmetic/Logic Unit	7	(1)
Pipelining	7	(1)
Registers	7	(1)
The System Clock	8	(1)
Comparison of Personal Computer Processors	9	(2)
Processor Installation and Upgrades	11	(1)
Heat Sinks and Heat Pipes	12	(1)
Coprocessors	13	(1)
Parallel Processing	13	(1)
Data Representation	13	(2)
Memory	15	(8)
RAM	17	(2)
Cache	19	(1)
ROM	20	(1)
Flash Memory	21	(1)
CMOS	21	(1)
Memory Access Times	22	(1)
Expansion Slots and Expansion Cards	23	(2)
PC Cards and Flash Memory Cards	24	(1)
Ports	25	(4)
Serial Ports	27	(1)
Parallel Ports	27	(1)
Universal Serial Bus Port	28	(1)
Special-Purpose Ports	28	(1)
Buses	29	(3)
Expansion Bus	30	(2)
Bays	32	(1)
Power Supply	32	(1)
Mobile Computers	33	(2)
Putting It All Together	35	(1)
Chapter Summary	35	(1)
Career Corner - Software Engineer	35	(1)
E-Resources	36	(2)
In Summary	38	(2)
Key Terms	40	(1)
Learn It Online	41	(1)
Checkpoint	42	(2)
In the Lab	44	(1)
Web Work	45
Input
Objectives	2	(1)
What is Input?	2	(2)
What Are Input Devices?	4	(1)
The Keyboard	4	(3)
Keyboard Types	5	(2)
Pointing Devices	7	(1)
Mouse	7	(3)
Mouse Types	7	(1)
Using a Mouse	8	(2)
Other Pointing Devices	10	(4)
Trackball	10	(1)
Touchpad	10	(1)
Pointing Stick	11	(1)
Joystick and Wheel	11	(1)
Light Pen	12	(1)
Touch Screen	12	(1)
Stylus	12	(2)
Voice Input	14	(2)
Audio Input	16	(1)
Input Devices for Handheld Computers	16	(2)
Digital Cameras	18	(3)
Video Input	21	(3)
PC Video Cameras	21	(1)
Video Compression	22	(1)
Web Cams	23	(1)
Videoconferencing	24	(1)
Scanners and Reading Devices	24	(7)
Optical Scanner	24	(3)
Optical Readers	27	(3)
Magnetic-Ink Character Recognition Reader	30	(1)
Wireless Input	30	(1)
Input Devices for Physically Challenged Users	31	(1)
Putting It All Together	32	(1)
Chapter Summary	33	(1)
Career Corner - Webcasting	33	(1)
E-Communities	34	(2)
In Summary	36	(2)
Key Terms	38	(1)
Learn It Online	39	(1)
Checkpoint	40	(2)
In the Lab	42	(1)
Web Work	43
Output
Objectives	2	(1)
What is Output?	2	(2)
What Are Output Devices?	4	(1)
Display Devices	4	(8)
CRT Monitors	4	(1)
LCD Monitors and Displays	5	(3)
Gas Plasma Monitors	8	(1)
Quality of Display Devices	8	(2)
Video Cards and Monitors	10	(1)
Monitor Ergonomics	11	(1)
Televisions	12	(1)
Printers	12	(11)
Impact Printers	14	(1)
Nonimpact Printers	15	(1)
Ink-Jet Printers	15	(1)
Laser Printers	16	(3)
Thermal Printers	19	(1)
Photo Printers	20	(1)
Label and Postage Printers	21	(1)
Portable Printers	22	(1)
Plotters and Large-Format Printers	22	(1)
Speakers and Headsets	23	(1)
Other Output Devices	24	(3)
Data Projectors	25	(1)
Facsimile (Fax) Machine	25	(1)
Multifunction Devices	26	(1)
Terminals	27	(2)
Output Devices for Physically Challenged Users	29	(2)
Putting it all Together	31	(1)
Chapter Summary	31	(1)
Career Corner - Graphic Designer/Illustrator	31	(1)
E-Government	32	(2)
In Summary	34	(2)
Key Terms	36	(1)
Learn It Online	37	(1)
Checkpoint	38	(2)
In the Lab	40	(1)
Web Work	41
Special Feature	42
Storage
Objectives	2	(1)
Storage	2	(4)
Memory	2	(2)
Storage	4	(2)
Floppy Disks	6	(3)
Floppy Disk Drives	6	(2)
How a Floppy Disk Stores Data	8	(1)
Care of Floppy Disks	9	(1)
High-Capacity Disks	9	(1)
Hard Disks	10	(7)
How a Hard Disk Works	11	(2)
Hard Disk Controllers	13	(1)
Removable Hard Disks	13	(1)
Raid	14	(1)
Maintaining Data Stored on a Disk	15	(1)
Internet Hard Drives	16	(1)
Compact Discs	17	(3)
CD-ROMS	20	(2)
CD-ROM Drive Speed	20	(1)
PhotoCDs and Picture CDs	21	(1)
CD-RS and CD-RWS	22	(2)
DVD-ROMS and DVD+RWS	24	(2)
DVD+RW and Other DVD Variations	25	(1)
Tape	26	(1)
Enterprise Storage Systems	27	(1)
PC Cards	28	(1)
Miniature Mobile Storage Media	28	(2)
Smart Cards	29	(1)
Microfilm and Microfiche	30	(1)
Putting It All Together	31	(1)
Chapter Summary	31	(1)
Career Corner - Computer Technician	31	(1)
E-Shopping	32	(2)
In Summary	34	(2)
Key Terms	36	(1)
Learn It Online	37	(1)
Checkpoint	38	(2)
In the Lab	40	(1)
Web Work	41
Operating Systems and Utility Programs
Objectives	2	(1)
System Software	2	(1)
Operating Systems	3	(1)
Operating System Functions	4	(13)
Starting a Computer	4	(3)
The User Interface	7	(1)
Managing Programs	8	(2)
Managing Memory	10	(1)
Scheduling Jobs	10	(1)
Configuring Devices	11	(2)
Accessing the Web	13	(1)
Monitoring Performance	14	(1)
Providing Housekeeping Services	14	(1)
Controlling a Network	15	(1)
Administering Security	16	(1)
Types of Operating Systems	17	(1)
Stand-Alone Operating Systems	17	(5)
DOS	17	(1)
Windows 3.x	18	(1)
Windows 95	18	(1)
Windows NT Workstation	18	(1)
Windows 98	18	(1)
Windows 2000 Professional	18	(1)
Windows Millennium Edition	18	(1)
Windows XP	19	(2)
Mac OS	21	(1)
OS/2 Warp Client	22	(1)
Network Operating Systems	22	(3)
NetWare	22	(1)
Windows NT Server	22	(1)
Windows 2000 Server	22	(1)
Windows .NET Server	22	(1)
OS/2 Warp Server for E-business	23	(1)
UNIX	23	(1)
Linux	24	(1)
Solaris	25	(1)
Embedded Operating Systems	25	(2)
Windows CE	25	(1)
Pocket PC 2002	26	(1)
Palm OS	26	(1)
Utility Programs	27	(4)
File Viewer	27	(1)
File Compression	28	(1)
Diagnostic Utility	28	(1)
Uninstaller	29	(1)
Disk Scanner	29	(1)
Disk Defragmenter	30	(1)
Backup Utility	30	(1)
Screen Saver	31	(1)
Chapter Summary	31	(1)
Career Corner - Network Administrator	31	(1)
E-Weather E-Sports E-News	32	(2)
In Summary	34	(2)
Key Terms	36	(1)
Learn It Online	37	(1)
Checkpoint	38	(2)
In The Lab	40	(1)
Web Work	41
Special Feature	42
APPENDIX Coding Schemes and Number Systems
Coding Schemes	1	(1)
ASCII and EBCDIC	1	(1)
Unicode	1	(1)
Parity	2	(1)
Number Systems	2
The Decimal Number System	3	(1)
The Binary Number System	4	(1)
The Hexadecimal Number System	4
Index	1	(18)
Photo Credits	19