Hello to all CITXX Students,
In today's society computers and network systems are an important part of everyday life. It is important to understand and appreicate the fundamental role played by computing systems in the modern world of industry, education, communications and business. In today's learning session you are required to develop a "Introduction to Computers" Powerpoint presentation. The presentation should cover the following areas.
1. Outline the historical development of Computers.
2. Explain how a computer can be used as a means of communication.
3. List the main components of a computer system.
4. State the function of each of these components.
Okay, using the Internet, research and answer the following questions. You should then email you answers to your Lecturer. Remember to answer for a response email to ensure that you lecturer has received your email.
5. List two common examples of the use of computer systems.
6. Give two examples of hardware and two examples of software.
7. List three types of Computers.
8. Outline the main elements of an information system (Typical a business system).
9. What is the function of the main components of a computer system.
10. List two examples of a information system.
Your Powerpoint presentation should cover all of the above elements. Once you have completed the task you are required to update your blog with a summary report of your findings. The following links are a useful starting point for your researh.
www.inventors.about.com/library/blcoindex.html
www.hitmill.com/computers/computerhx1.html
www.computerhistory.org
www.dewassoc.com/support/networking/networking.html
