Lesson 7 Computers in the Workplace
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PREMIER CURRICULUM SERIES Based on the Sunshine State Standards for Secondary Education, established by the State of Florida, Department of Education INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS Author: Brenda J. Remus Copyright 2009 Revision Date:12/2009 INSTRUCTIONS Welcome to your Continental Academy course. As you read through the text book you will see that it is made up of the individual lessons listed in the Course Outline. Each lesson is divided into various sub-topics. As you read through the material you will see certain important sentences and phrases that are highlighted in yellow (printing black & white appears as grey highlight.) Bold, blue print is used to emphasize topics such as names or historical events (it appears Bold when printed in black and white.) Important Information in tables and charts is highlighted for emphasis. At the end of each lesson are practice questions with answers. You will progress through this course one lesson at a time, at your own pace. First, study the lesson thoroughly. (You can print the entire text book or one lesson at a time to assist you in the study process.) Then, complete the lesson reviews printed at the end of the lesson and carefully check your answers. When you are ready, complete the 10-question lesson assignment at the www.ContinentalAcademy.net web site. (Remember, when you begin a lesson assignment, you may skip a question, but you must complete the 10 question lesson assignment in its entirety.) You will find notes online entitled “Things to Remember”, in the Textbook/Supplement portal which can be printed for your convenience. All lesson assignments are open-book. Continue working on the lessons at your own pace until you have finished all lesson assignments for this course. When you have completed and passed all lesson assignments for this course, complete the End of Course Examination on-line. Once you pass this exam, the average of your grades for all your lesson assignments for this course will determine your final course grade. If you need help understanding any part of the lesson, practice questions, or this procedure: Click on the “Send a Message to the Guidance Department” link at the top of the right side of the home page Type your question in the field provided Then, click on the “Send” button You will receive a response within ONE BUSINESS DAY INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS About the Author… Mrs. Brenda Remus earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Liberal Arts from Excelsior College in New York and her Masters in Information Technology from American InterContinental University in Weston, Florida. She served in the United States Air Force from 1972 until 1992 as a Cryptologic Linguist. From 1992 until 2000, she worked as a government contractor providing technical training. Since 2001 Mrs. Remus has been associated with several universities as adjunct faculty, both on campus and on-line, facilitating information technology courses and also as an academic advisor. Brenda currently resides in Sunrise, Florida with her husband. Introduction to Computers by Brenda Remus Copyright 2008 Home School of America, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED For the Continental Academy Premiere Curriculum Series Course: 0200300 Published by Continental Academy 3241 Executive Way Miramar, FL, 33025 3 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS 4 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS TABLE OF CONTENTS LESSON 1 COMPUTER BASICS.....................................................................................................7 SETTING UP THE COMPUTER.................................................................................................. COMPUTER BASICS ................................................................................................................. LESSON 2 COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE.......................................................13 HARDWARE – INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES .......................................................................... HARDWARE – STORAGE DEVICES/INSIDE THE SYSTEM UNIT ............................................... SOFTWARE............................................................................................................................... LESSON 3 OFFICE APPLICATIONS ..........................................................................................39 WORD PROCESSING ................................................................................................................ SPREADSHEETS........................................................................................................................ DATABASES.............................................................................................................................. PRESENTATIONS ...................................................................................................................... LESSON 4 THE INTERNET ..........................................................................................................59 CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET............................................................................................ THE INTERNET ........................................................................................................................ THE WORLD-WIDE WEB ........................................................................................................ LESSON 5 TASK ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM SOLVING.......................................................67 THE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE ............................................................................ LESSON 6 COMPUTER ETHICS AND CRIMES.......................................................................71 COMPUTER ETHICS ................................................................................................................. COMPUTER CRIMES ................................................................................................................ LESSON 7 COMPUTERS IN THE WORKPLACE......................................................................79 COMPUTERS IN THE WORKPLACE .......................................................................................... COMPUTER PROFESSIONS ...................................................................................................... COURSE OBJECTIVES 86 Figures FIGURE 1-1, INFORMATION PROCESSING CYCLE .................................................................................. FIGURE 2-1, ERGONOMIC KEYBOARD.................................................................................................... FIGURE 2-2, MOUSE ................................................................................................................................ FIGURE 2-3, TRACKBALL ........................................................................................................................ FIGURE 2-4, POINTING STICK ................................................................................................................. FIGURE 2-5, TOUCH-PAD ........................................................................................................................ FIGURE 2-5A, JOYSTICK.......................................................................................................................... FIGURE 2-6, MONITOR ............................................................................................................................ FIGURE 2-7, MAGNIFIED PIXELS ............................................................................................................ FIGURE 2-8, INKJET PRINTER................................................................................................................. FIGURE 2-9, LASER PRINTER.................................................................................................................. 5 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS FIGURE 2-10, MULTIFUNCTIONAL PRINTER .......................................................................................... FIGURE 2-11, PLOTTER ........................................................................................................................... FIGURE 2-12, SPEAKERS ......................................................................................................................... FIGURE 2-13, HARD DRIVE ..................................................................................................................... FIGURE 2-14, HARD DRIVE STRUCTURE ................................................................................................ FIGURE 2-15, FLOPPY DISKS................................................................................................................... FIGURE 2-16, COMPACT DISKS............................................................................................................... FIGURE 2-17, CHIP .................................................................................................................................. FIGURE 2-18, DOS COMMAND WINDOW ............................................................................................... FIGURE 2-19, WINDOWS XP DESKTOP WITH OPENED APPLICATION................................................... FIGURE 2-20, WINDOW COMPONENTS ................................................................................................... FIGURE 2-21, MENU COMPONENTS ........................................................................................................ FIGURE 2-22, DIALOG BOX ....................................................................................................................