Certificate Course in Computer Studies Dharmaraja Computer Division – Aluthgama Instructor: Amila Kularathne (B.Sc (Curtin)‚ Na.Dip IT‚ CCNA/S‚ MCTS) This lesson introduces key concepts related to how computers work. Computer related terms are defined and basic computer functions are explained. In particular‚ the following topics are addressed. • What is a computer? • What are the components of a computer? • How does a computer work? • How does the software work? • How does a computer process information
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Computers and Society The decade of the 1980’s saw an explosion in computer technology and computer usage that deeply changed society. Today computers are a part of everyday life‚ they are in their simplest form a digital watch or more complexly computers manage power grids‚ telephone networks‚ and the money of the world. Henry Grunwald‚ former US ambassador to Austria best describes the computer’s functions‚ "It enables the mind to ask questions‚ find answers‚ stockpile knowledge‚ and devise
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Describing a network management system Cisco Pierre Dumond Devry University Network management in a cisco environment involves a spread of the database‚ network devices involving auto polling‚ and an engineering of real time graphical views of network topology changes and traffic of a high end workstations
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Social impact of computer use 11/18/2009 Author : Muhammad Raza Khan Submitted to : Asif H. Qureshi Traditionally‚ courses that deal with computers and society issues focus primarily on enumerating the various ways in which computers impact society. This is done by listing categories of topics such as privacy‚ computers in medicine‚ military uses of computers‚ etc. Classic cases of computer abuse or errant systems are typically described in detail‚ as a way of simply making students
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Computers and Ethics in the Workplace Executive Summary This paper discusses issues with ethics that have derived in the workplace as a result of the use of business computers. The definition of computer ethics is simple; they are a set of moral principles that intend to help with the regulation of the use of computers. Some common problems with computer ethics consist of privacy concerns‚ intellectual property rights‚ and the way computers have an effect on people. In other words‚ computer ethics
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The advent of computers has revolutionized the workplace and redefined operational practices. The use and deployment of computers‚ computer systems and information technology (IT) applications in every aspect of business is now commonplace. The recent application and adoption of Web-based‚ information and telecommunication technologies has force-multiplied the capabilities and benefits of computers. The importance of computers in business cannot be overstated. Collaboration o Businesses are using
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The Computer Applications program is for students who want to use the computer as a tool of productivity. The General Education courses‚ in conjunction with specialized courses‚ provide a broad foundation and sharpen students’ skills in preparation for entry into or advancement in today’s workplace. This curriculum‚ following the database systems track‚ provides training‚ skills‚ and knowledge that prepare students for employment as entry-level database programmers and designers; or provides
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Wireless network refers to any type of computer network that uses wireless (usually‚ but not always radio waves) for network connections. It is a method by which homes‚ telecommunications networks and enterprise (business) installations avoid the costly process of introducing cables into a building‚ or as a connection between various equipment locations.[1] Wireless telecommunications networks are generally implemented and administered using radio communication. This implementation takes place
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users to access the network; confidentiality for preventing unauthorized users acces; functionality for preventing attackers from altering the operation capabilities and the access control policy driven controls b. Network security is challenging as the methods of attacking are getting better every year. Information is gathered easily from the packets if there is no SSL connection available with the search engine c. An example is allowing cell phones into the corporate network totally bypassing the
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CHAPTER ONE COMPUTER SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS 1.1 Computer System as a Universal Tool A computer system is an electronic device that accepts inputs; transform the input through some processes to obtain output or information that can aid effective decision making. Information originated from raw data which by its own simple definition is any raw fact or figure that can be subjected to a form of manipulation before it can be trusted for decision making. Data can originate from various sources depending
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