What You'll Learn . . .
- Define the word computer and name the four basic operations that a computer performs.
- Describe the two main components of a computer system: hardware and software.
- Provide examples of hardware devices that handle input, processing, output, and storage tasks.
- Give an example of the information-processing cycle in action.
- Discuss the two major categories and the various types of computers.
- Explain the advantages and disadvantages of computer usage.
- Understand the risks involved in using hardware and software.
- Recognize the ethical and societal impacts of computer usage.
- Discuss how computers affect employment.
- List ways to be a responsible computer user.
