Chapter 1 An Introduction to Computers and Problem Solving Section 1.1 An Introduction to Computers 1. Visual Basic is considered to be a (A) (B) (C) (D) 2. The person who actually runs a computer program is called a (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 3. user. customer. client. tester. runner. A A collection of lines of instruction is called a(n) (A) (B) (C) (D) 4. first-generation language. package. higher-level language. machine language. C program. algorithm
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Computers – An Introduction A computer is defined as an electronic device that accepts input‚ processes it as per the given instructions and produces meaningful output. The term computer is used to describe a device which is combination of electronic and electromechanical devices. It is derived from the word “Compute” which means Calculation. “Charles Babbage” is known as the father of the computer. Data and Information Data refers to raw facts that are gathered and fed to the computer. A computer
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Computers in Education The typical school has 1 computer per 20 students‚ a ratio that computer educators feel is still not high enough to affect classroom learning as much as books and classroom conversation. Some critics see computer education as merely the latest in a series of unsuccessful attempts to revolutionise education through the use of audio- and visually-oriented non print media. For example‚ motion pictures‚ broadcast television‚ filmstrips‚ audio recorders‚ and videotapes were all
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Computer Technology Being a kid sitting around with your friends‚ there was always that one person this said‚ do you think this will ever happened? When I grow up all I will have to do will say door open to get in my house‚ everything else will be done for me. now‚ much to my surprise this day has now arrived. The arrival and utilization of computers in today’s world is absolutely unbelievable. Things can be done with computers that could have never been done in the past. we have security
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Computer forensics‚ also called digital forensics‚ network forensics‚ or cyberforensics‚ is a rapidly growing field that involves gathering and analyzing evidence from computers and networks. Because computers and the internet are the fastest growing technology used for criminal activity‚ the need for computer forensics specialists will increase in years to come. A computer forensics specialist examines computer media‚ programs‚ data‚ and log files on computers‚ servers‚ and networks. Many areas
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How many inventions in your lifetime can you think of that have changed everything in our society today? Computers have taken over today ’s society. From everyday tasks to moving satellites in space‚ PCs have revolutionized almost everything in our society. Computers weren ’t always this complicated though‚ and were around a long time before anyone even knew what the word "computer" meant. The Abacus was the first known machine developed to help perform mathematical equations. From what researchers
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Event-driven Programming Reacting to the user Outline Sequential programming GUI program organization Event-driven programming Modes Sequential Programming In sequential programs‚ the program is under control The user must synchronize with the program: Program tells user it is ready for input User enters input and it is processed Examples: Command-line prompts (DOS‚ UNIX) LISP interpreters Shouldn’t the program be required to synchronize with the user? Sequential Programming (2) Flow
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COMPUTER ADDICTION Addiction - "a habit so strong that one cannot give it up." We are all aware that people form addictions to many things‚ from cocaine to gambling. References to alcoholism‚ workaholism‚ even chocoholism‚ are commonplace throughout our society. The idea that people can form addictions to computing is a relatively new one‚ but quickly gaining ground. Perhaps some day the word "netaholism" will be as widely-used as the others; being a "user" may have more connotation than we realize
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differently and act differently—for better and for worse. In the 1990’s the personal computer became more popular‚ changing American politics and culture forever and sending us into new eras of technology. This is why I believe the computer revolution made the most profound impact on American culture and politics. In the 1990’s‚ computers began a revolution in the workforce. Businesses relied on the computers for things like word processing‚ accounting and record keeping. They changed the way
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October 2005 Research Paper Computers as a Part of Primary Education Today’s society is becoming more and more dependent on electronic devices. The skill needed by normal everyday people has changed over the years. The population needs to become more computer smart if it is to stay abreast with technology. Computers in the classroom are a great way to motivate‚ teach‚ and learn for not only the student‚ but for the teacher. Some states have adopted set computer knowledge and use standards‚ or
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