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1 A computer contains several major subsystems such as the Central Processing Unit CPU memory and peripheral device controllers These components all plug into a Bus The bus is essentially a communications highway all the other components work togeth. Part 7(Computer Engineers). Computer engineers continually push the capability and applicability of computers in every industry and every facet of modern life.. Computer Engineering Vocab. Embedded Microcontroller . When we examine the role of the computer in our lives, we find that it plays a part in nearly everything we do. Communication. Commerce. Transportation. Education. Manufacturing. Research, . etc. What other human inventions have had the same impact?. By. Mr. . Abdalla. A. . Shaame. 1. What is Computer. An electronic device that stores, . retrieves, and . processes data, and can . be programmed . with instructions. . A computer . is composed of hardware . Topic 3. Shows location of the following devices on a standard ATX motherboard. Advanced Technology Extended (ATX) – computers are standardize for parts and fit. Many parts are interchangeable. Not true for laptops; designs vary. You will learn common technical specifications. Technical Specifications. As mentioned this version of this course will focus on more practical benefits than previous versions.. So rather than presenting a long list of hardware specifications and how things work for it’s own sake, the focus will be on providing some of the information you will see when actually buying a machine.. DIGITAL LITERACY UNIT . *Credit: Mr. . Spinelli. * . AGENDA . THIS OR THAT?. HARDWARE. SOFTWARE. 4 FUNCTIONS OF A COMPUTER. QUIZ . THIS OR THAT. Hard Drive or CD-ROM? . THIS OR THAT. Motherboard or CPU . 2. See Page 248. for Detailed Objectives. Objectives Overview. Discovering Computers 2014: Chapter 6. 3. See Page 248. for Detailed Objectives. Inside the Case. The case contains and protects the electronics of the computer or mobile device from damage. Chapter objectives. . Types of computers. Supercomputers. Mainframes . Minicomputers. Networks. Personal computers. Personal digital assistant. The Internet. Intranets . Extranets. Humans or computers. Computer Literacy BASICS: A Comprehensive Guide to IC. 3. , 3. rd. Edition. Morrison / Wells. About the Presentations. The presentations cover the objectives found in the opening of each lesson.. All lesson objectives are listed in the beginning of each presentation.. 2. See Page 202. for Detailed Objectives. Objectives Overview. Discovering Computers 2014: Chapter 5. 3. See Page 202. for Detailed Objectives. Digital Security Risks. A . digital security risk. . is any event or action that could cause a loss of or damage to a computer or mobile device hardware, software, data, information, or processing capability. CHAPTER 1. SSK3000/SEMESTER 1 . 2014/2015. 1. Objectives Overview. Discovering Computers . : . Chapter 1. 2. See Page 3 . for Detailed Objectives. A World of Technology. Because technology changes, you must keep up with the changes to remain digitally . CS105, UMass Boston. Lecture: Yang Mu. 3/13/2014. 1. Computer History. 3/13/2014. 2. 'Harvard Mk I' and Colossus -1943. 3/13/2014. Portion of the Harvard-IBM Mark 1, left side. Right side. Input/Output. 2. See Page 257 . for Detailed Objectives. Objectives Overview. Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 5. 3. See Page 257 . for Detailed Objectives. What Is Input?. Input. is any data and instructions entered into the memory of a computer. Lesson Objectives. To . understand the basic hardware of computers, and how they are made up. To be able to compare performance of computers with price. Computer Hardware. Computer hardware is the physical components that make up the computer. This includes.