Chapter 1 : Introduction to Information Technology 1.1 The Practical User: How Becoming Computer SavvyBenefits You What does being computer savvy mean‚ and what are its practical payoffs? There is no doubt now that for most of us information technology is becoming like a second skin—an extension of our intellects and even emotions‚ creating almost a parallel universe of “digital selves.” Perhaps you have been using computers a long time and in a multitude of ways‚ or perhaps not. Either way‚ this
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No Content Page 1 Introduction 2 2 History 3 3 Computer Software 4 4 Computer Hardware 6 5 Function and Application In Medical Field 8 6 Advantage 10 7 Disadvantage 12 8 Precaution 13 9 Conclusion 16 10 Reference 17 INTRODUCTION The first use of the word “computer” was recorded in 1613 in a book called “The yong mans gleanings” by English writer Richard Braithwait. It referred to a person who carried
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CHAPTER ONE 1:1 INTRODUCTION It is globally belief that the computers are able to provide useful information if properly fed with a reasonable input or it will result in “Garbage in Garbage out”. The use of computer to carry out a very wide range of activities for work‚ study and leisure has become part of our everyday life. It is no longer something that you may want to use if you are interested; rather like motor car it is an essential part of our lives. We are constantly told that anyone
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Computer Science Quiz Questions With Answers - Multiple Choice 1- IC chips used in computers are usually made of 1. Lead 2. Silicon 3. Chromium 4. Gold Answer: Silicon 2- One kilobyte is equal to 1. 1000 bytes 2. 1024 bytes 3. 100 bytes 4. 1023 bytes Answer: 1024 3- Which of the following is not an example of Operating System? 1. Windows 98 2. BSD Unix 3. Microsoft Office XP 4. Red Hat Linux Answer: Microsoft Office XP 4- Which supercomputer is developed by
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Amazing Facts Please note that some of the ’facts’ below have been proven false myths. An example is the duck’s echo which does not echo (but proved that it does). 1. It is impossible to lick your elbow (busted) 2. A crocodile can’t stick it’s tongue out. 3. A shrimp’s heart is in it’s head. 4. People say "Bless you" when you sneeze because when you sneeze‚your heart stops for a mili-second. 5. In a study of 200‚000 ostriches over a period of 80 years‚ no one reported a single
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THE ROLE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN NATION BUILDING: THE LIBRARIAN’S PERSPECTIVE MULIKAT BOLA ALIYU And ABDULWAHAB OLANREWAJU ISSA Department of Library and Information Science‚ The Federal Polytechnic‚ Offa‚ Kwara State. ABSTRACT The paper examines information from the perspective of a conceptual framework with a view‚ primarily‚ to establishing its primacy and universality in a technologically propelled world of today. Owing to the exponential growth in the generation‚ availability
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UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF TECNOLOGY‚ RAJIV GANDHI PROUDYOGIKI VISHWAVIDYALAYA‚ BHOPAL Five Pen PC SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY: Dr. R.K.Singhai -Nupur Jain HOD ( EC Dept.) -Saumya Pandey -Rashmi Mittal
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Main Topic: Information Technology: Its Evolution‚ Advantages and Disadvantages Creative Topic: So You Love IT: Where Has it Been? Where is it Going? Sub-topic: A Brief Examination of the Evolution of Information Technology‚ and Some Uses and Misuses. Today in society‚ people cannot conceive of a life without technology. Surrounding us are various technologies that are helping people to live their lives with more luxury. Technological advancements are not just limited to computers; there
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Chapter 26: Postwar America at Home‚ 1945-1960 American Stories An Entrepreneur Franchises the American Dream Ray Kroc – ambitious salesmen that expanded McDonalds. * Understood that restaurants should operate in a place with more traffic(highways) * Understood that the franchise notion provided the key to rapid economic growth * Sensed the importance of uniformity and standardization * Understood the mood of the time – the quiet conformity of people searching for the key to American
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different countries. Globalization has made the constant usage of technology & especially computers a necessity. From luxury to necessity‚ computers have constantly evolved to provide something better in terms of the “WOW” experience. Right from the ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator & Calculator) in 1946 which occupied 1800 sq.ft of space to the introduction of tablets which fit in one’s palm‚ Computers have transformed into a highly durable & portable device. With the introduction of
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