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Information Technology Management Class Notes_14041-Information-Technology-Basics

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Overview This module will discuss the basics of Information Technology as they relate to the computer technician. It covers different computer types and software applications. A brief overview of the Internet is also included. The student will identify the basic features of the Windows operating system and the elements of the Windows desktop. Additionally, the student will learn several vocabulary words that are important to the technician. The student will also examine the methods used in number conversions, including binary to decimal and decimal to binary. Explanations and introductions to analog, digital, and algorithms are included. Safety is the first priority when working with computers. This module will detail safety procedures that pertain to the labs used throughout this course and in the workplace. 1.1 Getting Started in IT 1.1.1 Computer systems and programs A computer system is shown in Figure . A computer system consists of hardware and software components. Hardware is the physical equipment such as the case, floppy disk drives, keyboards, monitors, cables, speakers, and printers. The term software describes the programs that are used to operate the computer system. Computer software, also called programs, instructs the computer on how to operate. These operations may include identifying, accessing, and processing information. Essentially, a program is a sequence of instructions that describe how data will be processed. Programs vary widely depending on the ty ...
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