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Visual Walkthrough

VISUALIZING TECHNOLOGY HALLMARKS

• Addresses visual and kinesthetic learners—images help • Clear, easy-to-follow organization—each chapter is broken students to learn and retain content while hands-on projects into a series of articles that correspond to chapter objectives. allow students to practice and apply what they learned. • Highly visual—students will want to read! • Easy to read—it has the same amount of text as other con- cepts books but broken down into smaller chunks of text to aid in comprehension and retention.

Learning Objectives clearly outlined Learning Outcomes are Chapter Intro Video Explanation of the in chapter opener and restated at the clearly defined at the introduces the main Running Project for

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In This Chapter INTRO

A is a programmable machine that converts raw data into useful information. Programming—in particular, application software—is what makes a computer a flexible and powerful tool. After reading this chapter, you will recognize various types of software applications for both business and personal use. BrunoWeltmann/Fotolia

Objectives

1 Identify Types and Uses of Business Productivity Software

2 Identify Types and Uses of Personal Software

3 Assess a Computer System for Software Compatibility Running Project Compare Various Ways of Obtaining Software 4 In this chapter, you’ll learn 5 Discuss the Importance of Cloud Computing about different kinds of CHAPTER application software and

Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock 6 Install, Uninstall, and Update Software how to obtain it. Look for instructions as you complete 2 each article. For most articles, there’s a series of questions for you to research. At the conclusion of this chapter, you’ll submit your responses to Application Software the questions raised.

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Catchy headlines begin each article

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The Windows Optimize Drives utility optimizes and that’s more than 10 percent fragmented. Figure 5.21 shows the defragments hard drives automatically on a weekly basis, and Optimize Drives utility. Like the Disk Check utility, the Optimize optimizes SSD drives monthly. You can also run it manually if Drives utility can be accessed from the Tools tab of the disk’s you need to. recommends that you defragment a drive Properties dialog box.

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FIND OUT MORE Objective Is defragmenting a hard disk really Create Folders to Organize Files necessary? Some people say no. Use the Internet to research the controversy. Do you agree One of the most important things that you need to do when working with with the contention? Why or why not? What webpages 1 is called file management: opening, closing, saving, naming, did you find supporting this argument? What credentials deleting, and organizing digital files. In this article, we discuss organizing your does the author have that make you trust the information digital files, creating new folders, and navigating through the folder structure of you found? Make sure you’re using recent information. your computer. File Management

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IT Simulations—take students through a Find Out More—prompts for additional hands-on activity covering a key topic in the research on a given topic chapter

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Images are used to represent con- cepts that help students learn and retain ideas Green Computing provides eco-friendly tips for using technology

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GREEN COMPUTING Moore’s Law Smart Homes In 1965, cofounder Gordon Moore observed that the number [generational improvement] every three years. Everyone in the of transistors that could be placed on an integrated circuit had industry recognizes that if you don’t stay on essentially that curve doubled roughly every two years. This observation, known as they will fall behind. So it sort of drives itself.” Thus, Moore’s Law The efficient and eco-friendly use of computers and other money and help energy utility companies manage the power Moore’s Law, predicted this exponential growth would continue. became a technology plan that guides the industry. Over the past electronics is called green computing. Smart homes and grid, potentially reducing the need for new power plants. The law was never intended to be a true measure, but rather several decades, the end of Moore’s Law has been predicted. smart appliances help save energy and, as a result, are good Can’t make your home a smart home overnight? No worries! an illustration, of the pace of technology advancement. The Each time, new technological advances have kept it going, but as for both the environment and your pocketbook. You can take some small steps without investing in an entire increase in the capabilities of integrated circuits directly affects new ideas and technologies have emerged, sticking to Moore’s Smart homes use home automation to control lighting, smart home system. Try installing a programmable thermostat, the processing speed and storage capacity of modern electronic Law has become increasingly less practical or important. Moore heating and cooling, security, entertainment, and appliances. putting lights on timers or motion sensors, and running Such a system can be programmed to turn various components appliances during off-peak hours. devices. As a result of new technologies, such as building 3D himself admits that exponential growth can’t continue forever. on and off at set times to maximize energy efficiency. So, the Smart appliances can monitor signals from the power silicon processors or using carbon nanotubes in place of silicon In less than a century, computers have gone from being heat can turn up, and the house can be warm right before you company transmitted over the smart grid—a network for (Figure 1.7), this pace held true for roughly 50 years, but by massive, unreliable, and costly machines to being an integral part of get home from work, while not wasting the energy to keep it delivering electricity to consumers that includes communication 2016 most experts agreed this pace is no longer viable. The almost everything we do. As technology has improved, the size and warm all day while you’re away. If you’re away on vacation or technology to manage electricity distribution efficiently. When increase in the capabilities of integrated circuits directly affects costs have dropped as the speed, power, and reliability have grown. have to work late, you can remotely activate a smart home by the electric grid system is stressed, smart appliances can react the processing speed and storage capacity of modern electronic Today, the chip inside your cell phone has more processing power phone or over the Internet. Some utility companies offer lower by reducing power consumption. Although these advances are devices. than the first microprocessor developed in 1971. Technology that rates during off-peak hours, so programming your dishwasher called smart home technology, the same technologies can also Moore stated in a 1996 article, “More than anything, once was science fiction just a few decades ago is now commonplace. and other appliances to run during those times can save you be found in commercial buildings. something like this gets established, it becomes more or less a self-fulfilling prophecy. The Semiconductor Industry Association Moore, Gordon E. 1996. “Some Personal Perspectives on Research in the Semiconductor Industry,” in Rosenbloom, Richard S., and William J. Spencer (Eds.). Engines of Innovation puts out a technology road map, which continues this (Boston: Harvard Business School Press), pp. 165–174. Running Project Use the Internet to look up current microprocessors. What FIGURE 1.7 Carbon nanotubes companies produce them? Visit computer.howstuffworks.com may someday replace silicon in /microprocessor.htm and read the article. How many transistors integrated circuits. were found on the first processor? What was the name of the processor, and when was it introduced?

5 Things You Need to Know Key Terms

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Subtopics have same color Ethics boxes provide thought- background as main topics—makes provoking questions about the use it easy to follow each piece of technology

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Three of the most popular social news sites are reddit, Digg, Social Review Sites and Slashdot. Digg doesn’t publish content but allows the Social review sites such as TripAdvisor let users review hotels, movies, community to submit content they discover on the web and puts it games, books, and other products and services. Yelp allows users to review in one place for everyone to see and to discuss. reddit (Figure 8.25) local businesses and places with physical addresses such as parks. allows community members to submit content and to vote that Figure 8.23 shows a Yelp map of Times Square restaurants on the iPad app. content up or down, as well as discuss it. reddit is organized into The reviews are from regular people, not expert food critics, and can help you categories called subreddits. Celebrities often participate in AMA— decide where to eat. You can use the Yelp app on a to get ask me anything—interviews on reddit. Slashdot, which focuses information when you are right in the area. primarily on technology topics, produces some content but also accepts submissions from its readers. Whatever your interests, there’s probably a social news site for you.

FIGURE 8.23 Searching for a Place to Eat in FIGURE 8.25 reddit Times Square Using the Yelp App on an iPad IanDagnall Computing/Alamy Stock Photo IanDagnall Computing/Alamy Stock From Yelp Inc. Copyright © by Yelp Inc. Inc. Copyright © by Yelp Yelp From

ETHICS Running Project Social Bookmarking Go to the Wikipedia article “Reliability of Wikipedia” at wikipedia .org/wiki/Reliability_of_Wikipedia. How does Wikipedia ensure and News Sites that the content is correct? What procedures are in place to remove Social bookmarking sites allow you to save and share your bookmarks or Some people create multiple or correct mistakes? How does Wikipedia compare to other online favorites online. Pinterest allows you to create virtual cork boards around accounts on social bookmarking and sources of information? topics of interest and pin webpages to them (Figure 8.24). You can share news sites so they can promote their your boards with others, and you can follow other people to see what they own content. For example, a blog- have pinned. StumbleUpon discovers websites based on your interests. ger might create several accounts When you sign up, you indicate topics that interest you. Then, as you visit on Digg and use each one to Digg a 3 Things You Need to Know Key Terms websites, you can click the StumbleUpon button to be taken to a similar site. blog post, artificially raising its popu- You can click I like this to improve the selection of pages you stumble onto. larity on Digg and driving more traffic Delicious allows you to not only save and share your bookmarks online but to it. This violates the Digg terms of use. But what if the blogger had all • Social media relies on the wisdom of the crowdsourcing also search the bookmarks of others. It’s a great way to quickly find out crowd rather than that of an expert. what other people find interesting and important right now. The links are his friends and family members cre- Anybody can edit a wiki. social bookmarking site organized into topics, or tags, to make it easier for you to find links. You can ate accounts and Digg his post? Is it • ethical? Does it violate the terms of click the Follow button if you have a Delicious account, but you don’t need • Social bookmarking and news sites help social news site an account to browse Delicious. use? Is it fair to other bloggers? users find content that others recommend. Social news sites are different from traditional mass media news sites social review site in that at least some of the content is submitted by users. Social news is Photo RM 2/Alamy Stock Pixellover interactive in a way that traditional media isn’t. It’s like having millions of wiki FIGURE 8.24 Pinterest friends sharing their finds with you. Content that’s submitted more frequently or gets the most votes is promoted to the front page.

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Running Project—Specific instructions are provided for compiling information for the Running Project Things You Need to Know—Key takeaway points are provided for each article Key Terms—Students are reminded of the key terms they should understand after reading each article

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Students get prepared for professional and personal success with these Digital Capture a Screenshot Literacy and Essential Job Skills How-To Digital Literacy Skill of Your Desktop projects.

Tool that you can use to capture documents, and annotate and HOW TO VIDEO a screenshot. Macs include the highlight them. If necessary, Grab tool. download the student data files The Windows Snipping Tool from pearsonhighered.com A useful skill is creating screen Career Spotlight—Each chapter can capture four types of snips: /viztech. From your student data shots of your desktop. For Free-form, Rectangular, Window, files, open the vt_ch01_howto1_ provides an interesting career example, it’s helpful for providing or Full-screen. The Mac Grab tool answersheet file and save the file directions on how to do something can capture three types of grabs: as lastname_firstname_ch01_ option based on chapter content or for keeping a record of an Selection, Window, or Screen. howto1_answersheet. error message that appears on You can save your screenshots, your screen. Windows includes email them, paste them into a program called the Snipping

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Facebook Pages CAREER Unlike a Facebook profile, which is linked to a person, a Facebook To create a Facebook Page, you need a personal Facebook Page is used to promote an organization,In the Windows a product, search or a service. box account. Facebook’s Terms of Service permit you to have only one SPOTLIGHT A Facebook Page can have moreon thanthe onetaskbar, administrator, type snipso you and personal Facebook account, but you can create multiple Facebook can share the responsibilities among several people or Pages. So, for example, a college representative might create a departments. The Facebook Pagethen, for inthis the textbook Search can results,be found clickpage for each department, club, or office. Once you are logged in SOFTWARE TRAINERS Software trainers—sometimes 2 Geoghan Debra at facebook.com/visualizingtechnologySnipping . ToolA Page. is public, so it to your personal account, the option Create Page can be found in called corporate trainers—are in demand as companies deploy can be viewed by anyone, even those who are not logged in to the menu options. You can choose from several page categories more software programs. This high-paying career may involve some travel and requires good computer skills, organization, Facebook. (Figure 8.29). A page for a business or an organization will have Inc. Corporation of Microsoft Courtesy and communication skills. Software trainers usually have at least a bachelor’s degree and on-the-job training. Some com- panies offer train-the-trainer courses that can lead to certifica- tion. You might work for a training company, in the training department of a large company, or as a consultant to many 7th Son Studio/Shutterstock companies.

8 CHAPTER 1 Running Project Research a game or program that you would like to run on your computer. What are the system requirements for the program? Does your computer meet the minimum requirements? In what ways does it exceed them?

3 Things You Need to Know Key Term

• File Explorer can help you determine the system requirements drives and storage space available on your computer. NetPhotos3/Alamy Stock Photo Stock NetPhotos3/Alamy • You can find out your system specifications FIGURE 8.29 Create a Page Categories by using the System control panel, Windows Settings, or the About This Mac window. Viz Check—In MyLab IT, • System requirements are the minimum take a quick quiz covering requirements needed to run software and Objectives 1–3. include hardware and software specifications.

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Viz Check quizzes—Each chapter includes two short online quizzes covering 3–5 objectives

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How-To Projects—Each chapter provides two step-by-step How-To Videos—Each How-To Project projects, complete with visual instructions, to complete has a corresponding video walk-through interesting and useful items of the project

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Create a Compressed Select ch03_isaac_animals, click the Share tab, and then click Zip to 3 create a zipped archive. Press Essential Job Skill (Zipped) Folder to accept the default file name.

up sending multiple messages. But If necessary, download the student HOW TO VIDEO you can compress the files into a data files from pearsonhighered single zipped folder and send them .com/viztech. From your student Right-click the compressed folder all at once. In this activity, you’ll data files, open vt_ch03_howto2_ and click Properties. Compare the Have you ever tried to email a compress a folder that contains answersheet and save it in your 4 size to the original folder. Take a bunch of photos to a friend? If several files to make it easier to Chapter 3 folder as lastname_ screenshot of the open dialog box and paste it into your answer sheet. you want to send more than a email them or to submit them firstname_ch03_howto2_ Type up your answers, save, and couple images, you usually wind electronically to your teacher. answersheet. submit as directed by your instructor. Courtesy of Microsoft Corporation Inc. Corporation of Microsoft Courtesy

Use File Explorer to navigate to the student data files for this chapter. Locate 1 the folder ch03_isaac_animals. Copy this folder to your flash drive by dragging the folder to your flash drive in the Navigation pane. If you are not using a If you are using a Mac: From your student data files, open vt_ch03_ flash drive, copy the ch03_isaac_animals howto2_answersheet_mac and save it in your Chapter 3 folder as folder to your Documents folder. lastname_firstname_ch03_howto2_answersheet_mac. 1. Open Finder and locate the student data files for this chapter. Copy the ch03_isaac_animals folder by dragging it to your flash drive. If you are not using a flash drive, copy the ch03_isaac_animals folder to your Documents folder. 2. Click the flash drive or Documents folder in the Sidebar and select the Screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Apple Inc. with permission from shot(s) reprinted Screen ch03_isaac_animals folder in the right pane. From the File menu, select Get Info. How big is the folder? How many files and folders does it In the File Explorer Navigation pane, contain? click your flash drive or Documents 3. Close the Info pane. From the File menu, select Compress “ch03_ 2 folder. Right-click the ch03_isaac_ Inc. Corporation of Microsoft Courtesy isaac_animals” to create a zipped archive. animals folder and click Properties. 4. Select the ZIP file and from the File menu, select Get Info. Compare How big is the folder? How many files the size to the original folder. Take a screenshot and paste it into your and folders does it contain? Close the answer sheet. Type up your answers, save, and submit as directed by Properties dialog box. your instructor. Screenshot(s) reprinted with reprinted Screenshot(s) Apple Inc. permission from

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calender FUNCTIONS The End-of-Chapter content ranges email input Moore’s Law 14 34 photos OF HISTORY COMPUTERS information multiuser computer 32 tablet 22 phone output processing processing Learn It Online 22 transistor 11 notebook 22 Turing machine 5 basic need for cycle • Visit pearsonhighered.com/viztech for student data files from traditional review exercises computers operating system (OS) 23 Turing test 5 music storage • Find simulations, VizClips, Viz Check Quizzes, and e (PC) 20 ubiquitous computing nc additional study materials in MyLab IT punch card 5 (ubicomp) 38 rge conve • Be sure to check out the Tech Bytes weekly news feed for 33 Unicode 17 to application and hands-on proj- UBIQUITOUS moore’s law current topics to review and discuss SIM card (Subscriber Identity universal design 25 embedded COMPUTING Module) 29 unmanned aircraft system computers smart appliance 15 (UAS) 41 smart grid 15 vacuum tube 11 ects that have students working Objectives Recap smart home 15 video game system 30 internet of things 29 volunteer computing 36 1. Explain the Functions of a Computer stylus 22 wearable 29 subnotebook 22 21 1 2. Describe the Evolution of Computer Hardware independently, collaboratively, and EVOLUTION OF COMPUTERS 3. Describe How Computers Represent Data Using Binary Code super computers 7 4. List the Various Types and Characteristics of Personal Computers Summary online 2 2 5. Give Examples of Other Personal Computing Devices 1. Explain the Functions of a Computer 1 6. List the Various Types and Characteristics of Multiuser A computer is a device that converts raw data into information measuring data Computers using the information processing cycle. The four steps of the 7. Explain Ubiquitous Computing and Convergence IPC are input, processing, storage, and output. Computers can MULTIUSER WHAT IS A be programmed to perform different tasks. M01A_GEOG6449_07_SE_C01.indd Page 44 11/20/17 7:25 PM f-0036 /201/PH03407/9780134816449_GEOGHAN/GEOGHAN_VISUALIZING_TECHNOLOGY_COMPLETE7_SE_976 M01A_GEOG6449_07_SE_C01.indd ... Page 45 11/20/17 7:25 PM f-0036 BITS AN BYT /201/PH03407/9780134816449_GEOGHAN/GEOGHAN_VISUALIZING_TECHNOLOGY_COMPLETE7_SE_97 ... COMPUTERS COMPUTER ? D ES 2. Describe the Evolution of Computer Hardware Key Terms The earliest computers used vacuum tubes, which are 3 inefficient, large, and prone to failure. Second-generation 101010001 11011011 all-in-one computer 21 ENIAC (Electronic Numerical computers used transistors, which are small electric switches. 1

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Distributed c. traffic light Personal computers include desktop computers, which offer 01 binary (base 2) number system) 29 be placed on an integrated circuit has doubled roughly every computing uses the processing of multiple computers to c. Ergonomics 01 0 01d. ubicomp the most speed, power, and upgradability for the lowest cost; 10 1 system 16 green computing 15 two years. The increase in the capabilities of integrated circuits perform complex tasks. d. Ubicomp , which are high-end desktop computers; and 101011 bioinformatics 19 grid computing 36 directly affects the processing speed and storage capacity of all-in-ones, which are compact desktop computers with the 7. Explain Ubiquitous Computing and Convergence bit 17 information 4 modern electronic devices. tablets computer case integrated into the monitor. Portable personal Ubiquitous computing means the technology recedes into the byte 17 information processing cycle 3. Describe How Computers Represent Data Using Binary computers include notebooks and tablets. background so you no longer notice it as you interact with it. central processing unit (IPC) 7 Code True or False (CPU) 13 integrated circuit 12 5. Give Examples of Other Personal Computing Devices The Internet of Things is the connection of the physical world wearables A single bit (or switch) has two possible states—on or off—and 23 Internet of Things (IoT) 39 Other computing devices include , wearables, to the Internet. Convergencesmartphone is the integration of multiple Answer the following questions with TPERSONAL for true or F for COMPUTERS 5. ASCII contains codes for most of the languages in use can be used for situations with two possibilities such as yes/no client 33 22 GPS, video game systems, and simulators. technologies, such as cell phones, cameras, and MP3 players, false for more practice with key terms and concepts from today. or true/false. Digital data is represented by 8-bit binary code on computer 4 Mac 23 on a single device. this chapter. desktop most modern computers. The 8-bit ASCII system originally had 6. List the Various Types and Characteristics of Multiuser 6. Bioinformaticsconvergence allows you to 40design a workspacemainframe for 34 binary codes for 256 characters. Unicode is an extended ASCII Computers 1. Computers convert data into information using the your comfort andconvertible health. notebook 22 microprocessor 13 OTHER TYPES set that has codes for more than 100,000 characters. Multiuser computers allow multiple simultaneous users to information processing cycle. data 4 mobile application (mobile OF PERSONAL Ergonomics 7. All-in-one is a type of . connect to the system. They include servers, midrange servers, 2. Third-generation computers used transistors. desktop computer 21 app) 22 8. Users connect to servers via clients. video game systems COMPUTERS distributed computing 36 mobile device 29 M01A_GEOG6449_07_SE_C01.indd Page 48 11/20/17 7:25 PM f-0036 /201/PH03407/9780134816449_GEOGHAN/GEOGHAN_VISUALIZING_TECHNOLOGY_COMPLETE7_SE_973. Today’s computersnotebookM01A_GEOG6449_07_SE_C01.indd use microprocessors. ... Page 49mac 11/20/17 or PC? 7:25 PM f-0036 /201/PH03407/9780134816449_GEOGHAN/GEOGHAN_VISUALIZING_TECHNOLOGY_COMPLETE7_SE_97 ... 9. Volunteer computingembedded projects computer harness 39 the idle mobile payment system 40 Pearson Education Pearson Summary continues on the next page Multiple Choice 4. Moore’s Law states that the number of transistors processing power of hundreds or thousands of Answer the multiple-choice questions below for more practice with 5. What is a compact desktop computer with an integrated that can be placed on an integrated circuit will double personal computers. 42 CHAPTER 1 roughly every 18 years. End of Chapter 43 key terms and concepts from this chapter. monitor and system unit called? 10. The idea that computers are all around us is called 1. The ______is a measure of a computer’s ability to display a. All-in-one convergence. intelligent behavior. b. Mainframe Step Instructions a. Analytical Engine c. Supercomputer MyLab IT b. Artificial intelligence d. Workstation Application Project GRADER Fill in the Blank Start Word. From your student data files, open the file named vt_ch01_word. c. Bernoulli numbers program 6. What type of has a screen that can swivel Fill in the blanks with key terms from this chapter.1 Save the document as6. ______lastname_firstname_ch01_word is a system that represents digital data as a series of d. Turing test to fold? 0s and 1s that can be understood by a computer. 1. A computer is a programmable machine that converts raw a. Convertible notebook On the last line of the document, type Anna Sanchez, Intern to complete 2. Second-generation computers usedOffice ______to2016 process Application data. Projects ______into useful ______. 7. A ______consists of 8 bits and is used to represent a 2 the letter. a. integrated circuits b. Netbook single character in modern computer systems. Word 2016: Intern Report 2. ______is considered the first working, digital, general c. Subnotebook b. microprocessors purpose computer. Select the first four lines8. ______of the document are computers containing that the provide name and services, street such as c. transistors d. Tablet Internet access, email, or file and print services, to client 3. ______is the branch of science concerned3 address,with making and then apply the No Spacing style. d. vacuum tubes Project Description: In the following7. ______consists of 24 satellites that transmit signals to systems. Microsoft Word project, you will create computers behave like humans. determine the receiver’s current location, time, and velocity Format the entire document9. ______as Times shares New the Roman, processing 12 pt. of a task across a group of 3. A ______is a complex integrated circuita letter that telling contains your newthe boss about the 4. Developed in the 1960s, ______are chips that through triangulation of the signals. 4 computers. central processing unit (CPU) of a computer.things you have learned in this class. In the contain large numbers of tiny transistors fabricated into a project you will enter and edit text, a.format UAS a. microprocessor semiconducting material called silicon. In the first body paragraph,10. ______format Jonesis the integrationConsulting ofas technology italic. on multifunction text, insert graphics, check spellingb. and GPS devices such as smartphones. b. silicon M01A_GEOG6449_07_SE_C01.indd Page 46 11/20/17 7:25 PM f-0036 5. ______/201/PH03407/9780134816449_GEOGHAN/GEOGHAN_VISUALIZING_TECHNOLOGY_COMPLETE7_SE_97 design creates a work environment5 designed to M01A_GEOG6449_07_SE_C01.indd ... Page 47 11/20/17 7:25 PM f-0036 /201/PH03407/9780134816449_GEOGHAN/GEOGHAN_VISUALIZING_TECHNOLOGY_COMPLETE7_SE_97 ... grammar, and create document footers.c. A wearable If system c. transistor necessary, download the student data files reduce illnesses and musculoskeletal disorders. d. A flight simulator Place the insertion point before Anna on the last line of the document. d. vacuum tube from pearsonhighered.com/viztech. 8. ______perform complex mathematical calculations, such 6 Insert the picture of a QR code vt_ch01_image1. 4. What is the binary code that can represent most currently used as those used in weather forecasting and medical research. language characters and is the standard used on the Internet? Change the text wrapping style of the picture to Top and Bottom. a. Enterprise servers a. ASCII 7 b. Mainframes Timeglider, or an online presentation tool, such as Prezi or b. Base 2 Running Project … Critical Thinking Ethical Dilemma PowerPoint, to create your timeline. Share the URL and present c. GPS Use the shortcut menu to correct the misspelling of the word semsester to c. International Standards … The Finish Line Convergence has led to smaller devices that cost less and do The term digital divide refers to the gap in technology access and your findings to the class. Prepare a summary of your timeline d. Supercomputers 8 semester. d. Unicode more. From your student data files, open the file vt_ch01_CT_ literacy. There have been many types of programs designed to and include the URL where it can be viewed. Save the file, and Use your answers from the previous sections of the chapter project submit your work as directed by your instructor. to discuss the evolution of computers in the past few centuries. answersheet and save the file as lastname_firstname_ch01_CT_Using the Spelling and Grammar dialog box, acceptclose thethis suggestedgap. One current trend is to put a tablet in the hands of answersheet. every student. From your student data files, open the file vt_ch01_ 44 CHAPTER 1 Write a report responding to the questions raised throughout the 9 correction for the repeated word. End of Chapter 45 ethics_answersheet and save the file as lastname_firstname_ chapter project. Save your file as lastname_firstname_ch01_ Research three of the newest smartphones or tablets on ch01_ethics_answersheet. project, and submit it to your instructor as directed. the market—one from each mobile platform:Use iOS,the SpellingAndroid, and Grammar dialog box to correct the misspelling of the Collaboration and Windows. Complete the following10 table,word comparing beleive to the believe . Use the Internet to find a school program that supplies all features of each device. Use this research to decide which students with tablets or notebooks. What are the goals of With a group of three to five students, research a famous computer Ignore all other spelling and grammar suggestions. device would best meet your personal needs. Which device the program? How was it funded? Has it been successful? pioneer. Write and perform a news interview of this person. If possible, Do It Yourself 1 should you buy and why? What other accessories will you How has its success or failure been measured? Do you think video record the interview. Present your newscast to the class. need to purchase? Do you need to purchaseInsert a servicethe file nameplan in the footer of the document usingprograms the FileName like this onefield. can really solve the digital divide? Consider the features available on the personal computing device to take advantage of all the device’s11 features? Save your file Why or why not? Type your answers; be sure to cite your Instructors: Divide the class into groups of three to four students, that you use the most. From your student data files, open the file and submit both your table and essay as directed by your sources. Save the file and submit your work as directed by and assign each group a famous computing pioneer from the list vt_ch01_DIY1_answersheet and save the file as Save the document and then close Word. instructor. your instructor. computerhope.com/people. lastname_firstname_ch01_DIY1_answersheet. 12 Submit the document as directed. What device did you choose? Is it a desktop, notebook, tablet, The Project: As a team, prepare a dialog depicting a news reporter or some other type of system? Where is it located? How long interviewing this person. Use at least three references. Use Google have you had it? Did you research the computer before you Device 1: Device 2: Device 3: On the Web Drive or Microsoft Office to prepare the presentation and provide made your purchase? What made you purchase it? iOS Android Windows documentation that all team members have contributed to the There are many important people and events that led to our mod- project. What do you use the computer for the most? What are five Website or store ern computers. In this exercise, you will create a timeline that illus- features you use most frequently? Why? What are three Corporation 2016, Windows 10, Microsoft Word Microsoft you Brand trates the ones you feel are most significant. From your student Outcome: Perform the interview in a newscast format using the use the least? Why? How could this device be improved to data files, open the file vt_ch01_web_answersheet and save the file dialog you have written. The interview should be 3 to 5 minutes make your life more convenient? Describe one way life would Model as lastname_firstname_ch01_web_answersheet. long. If possible, record the interview, and share the newscast with be easier and one way your life would be more difficult without Price the rest of the class. Save this video as teamname_ch01_video. this device. Save your answers and submit your work as Visit computerhope.com/history and under Timeline click the link to open the time period that includes the year you Turn in a final text version of your presentation named teamname_ directed by your instructor. Phone were born. Create a timeline showing five to seven important ch01_interview. Be sure to include the name of your presentation and a list of all team members. Submit your presentation to your Calendar milestones in the development of computers that occurred instructor as directed. 48 CHAPTER 1 in this decade. Use a free online timeline generator, suchApplication as Project 49 Do It Yourself 2 Camera/video GPS Use an online mind mapper or presentation tool such as Mind- omo, MindMeister, or Prezi, to create a mind map to compare Games desktop, notebook, and mobile devices. A mind map is a visual Video player outline. More information about using mind maps can be found in Appendix B. From your student data files, open the file vt_ch01_ MP3 player DIY2_answersheet and save the file as lastname_firstname_ ch01_DIY2_answersheet. Internet Your map should have three main branches: desktop, Downloadable notebook, and mobile devices. Each branch should have apps at least three leaves: characteristics, advantages, and Additional disadvantages. features When you are finished with your map, take a screenshot of this Additional window and paste it into your answer sheet, or, if available, purchases export your mind map as a PNG or JPG file. required

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CLOUD COMPUTING Install uninstall, update software Infrastructure-as-a-Service BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Mind maps are visual out- SOFTWARE office suites Platform-as-a-Service lines of the chapter content, Software-as-a-Service 6 other business 5 software organized by objectives. 1 free They help students organize sources financial document project and remember the informa- management management APPLICATION tion they learned license 4 SOFTWARE

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2. Identify Types and Uses of Personal Software Personal software includes office applications, especially word Objectives Recap processors, spreadsheets, and presentation programs. Other personal applications include entertainment and multimedia 1. Identify Types and Uses of Business Productivity Software software such as media managers, video and photo editing 2. Identify Types and Uses of Personal Software software, and video games. Financial and tax preparation 3. Assess a Computer System for Software Compatibility software as well as educational and reference software are also popular. You can run web apps in a browser, on any device with 4. Compare Various Ways of Obtaining Software Internet access. 5. Discuss the Importance of Cloud Computing 6. Install, Uninstall, and Update Software 3. Assess a Computer System for Software Compatibility Before purchasing and installing software, you should research the system requirements needed to run the program and Key Terms compare them to your system specifications using File Explorer and the System Control Panel or System Settings window. On a app 84 office application suite 55 Mac, use the About This Mac window. application software 53 open source 65 bug 99 patch 99 4. Compare Various Ways of Obtaining Software cell 57 personal information manager You can obtain software from brick-and-mortar and online cloud 86 (PIM) 60 stores, publisher websites, and download websites. Download cloud computing 86 Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) 87 mobile apps only from trusted markets. It’s important to read cloud service provider (CSP) 87 platform-neutral 85 the EULA to understand the software license restrictions. database 59 project management software 62 desktop application 84 query 59 5. Discuss the Importance of Cloud Computing document management system record 59 Cloud computing moves hardware and software into the cloud, (DMS) 61 report 59 or Internet. Cloud computing allows you to access applications donationware 83 retail software 83 and data from any web-connected computer. Some benefits EULA (end-user license service pack 99 include lower cost, easier maintenance, security, and agreement) 83 shareware 83 collaboration. field 59 Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) 88 form 59 spreadsheet 57 6. Install, Uninstall, and Update Software freemium 83 subscription 83 Managing the programs on your computer includes installing, freeware 83 system requirements 80 uninstalling, and updating the software. You can install Gantt chart 62 table 59 programs through an app store, by using media, or by hotfix 99 web apps 71 downloading from a website. Updating software fixes bugs, Infrastructure-as-a-Service word processor 55 adds features, or improves compatibility. You should uninstall (IaaS) 87 software using the program’s uninstaller.

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