Foundations of Information Technology

1. Foundations of Information Technology 1.06

2. Support Categories • What is Hardware? • The physical components that make up the computer and other devices connected to the computer. • Examples: Input, Output, and System devices • What is Software? • Computer programs designed to perform specific tasks such as document processing, calculations, and data processing. • Examples: Operating systems, Word Processing, Databases, Spreadsheets, etc. • What are Communications Devices? • A hardware component that enables a computer to transmit and receive data, instructions and information. • Examples: Cables, Telephone Lines, Networks, Satellites, etc.

3. Diagnostic Utility • Compiles technical information about your computer’s hardware and certain systems programs • Prepares a report which outlines and identifies problems • Diagnoses problems as well as suggested courses of action • Assists technical support staff in remedying identified problems • Diagnostic Utility programs are included with many operating systems

4. IT Code of Conduct • Computers may not be used to harm others. • Employees may not interfere with others’ computer work. • Employees may not meddle in others’ computer files. • Computers may not be used to steal. • Computers may not be used to bear false witness. • Employees may not copy or use software illegally.

5. Employees may not use others’ computer resources without authorizations. • Employees may not use others’ intellectual property as their own. • Employees shall consider the social impact of programs and systems they design. • Employees always should use computers in a way that demonstrates consideration and respect for fellow humans.

6. Learn about Assignment: • Storage Devices • Computer Types • Input Devices • Output Devices • View Quia Matching Activity • Describe & research pros/cons of storage devices • Describe pros/cons of different types of computers • Describe/define the different types of input & output devices