Introduction to the computer

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:-

1. Explain why computer literacy is vital to success in today's world.
2. Describes the five components of acomputer: input devices, output devices,
system unit, storage devices and communications device.
3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages that users experience when working with
computers.
4. Discuss the uses of the Internet and World Wide Web.
5. Distinguish between system software and application software.
6. Differentiate among types, sizes and functions of computers in each of these
categories: personal computers (desktop), mobile computers and mobile devices,
game consoles, servers, mainframes, supercomputers and embedded computers.
7. Explain how home users, small office/ home office users, mobile users,power users
and enterprise users each interact with computers.
8. Discuss how society uses computers in education, finance, government, health
care, science, publishing, travel and manufacturing.