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Distinguish between system Differentiate among types, Describe the role of each
software and application sizes, and functions of element in an information
software computers in each category system
Collects Produces
data Processing information
(input) (output)
A computer is a
device that
accepts input
processes data
stores data, and
produces output.
Output Device • Hardware component that conveys information to one or more people
Storage Device • Holds data, instructions, and information for future use
Examples of Input
– words and symbols
– numbers
– pictures
– audio signals from a microphone
– signals from another computer
– temperature, speed, pressures, etc. from sensors
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Input Devices
• - manipulation of data
– Data are symbols that represent facts, objects, and ideas
– A computer program or software is the series of
instructions that tell a computer how to carry out a processing
task
• Examples of Processing
– arithmetic calculations
– sorting a list
– modifying pictures
– drawing graphs
• Automated Controls
– Automatic fire doors, elevator controls, alarm horns,
HVAC systems, answering machines, etc.
• A network is a
collection of computers
and devices connected
together, often
wirelessly, via
communications
devices and
transmission media
Application Software
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Computer Software
• A programmer develops
software or writes the
instructions that direct
the computer to
process data into
information
Game consoles
Servers
Mainframes
Supercomputers
Embedded computers
Mobile Mobile
Computer Device
Personal computer you Computing device
can carry from place to small enough to hold in
place your hand
Examples include
Examples include
smart phones, PDAs,
notebook computers,
handheld computers,
laptop computers,
portable media
netbooks, ultra-thins,
players, and digital
and Tablet PCs
cameras
Notebook computer
Tablet PC
Smart phone
PDA
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Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices
Handheld computer
Digital camera
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Game Consoles
• A game console is a
mobile computing
device designed for
single-player or
multiplayer video
games
• (often colloquially
referred to as Big Iron)
are computers used
mainly by large
organizations for critical
applications
People Procedures
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Elements of an Information System
Education
Finance
Government
Health Care
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Computer Applications in Society
Science
Publishing
Travel
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System Components
• Display Device
(Monitor or LCD
screen)
• System Unit
• CD ROM drive
• Floppy disk drive
• Hard disk drive
• Keyboard
• Mouse
Peripherals
Many different
categories of
Networks, the Internet,
computers, computer
and computer software
users, and computer
applications in society
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Chapter 1 Complete