IA 1 Summary Questions Flashcards
What is computer literacy?
It is defined as the knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently, with a range of skills covering levels from elementary use to programming and advanced problem solving.
Levels of Computer literacy?
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Proficient
Why computer literacy?
• Competitive Advantage
• Staying up to date
• Cheap Communication
• Enhances professionalism
• Computers are all around us
Areas where computer literacy is needed
• Education
• Research
• Collaboration and Partnerships
• Communication
• Information retrieval
• Recreation
What is Medical Computer literacy?
the use of computerized information
systems by medical professionals to
improve the quality of care, enhance the use of evidence-based treatments, and maintain and update knowledge.
What is a computer?
Electronic device operating under
the control of instructions stored in
its memory
What is a computer system?
a basic, complete and functional computer, including all the hardware and software required to make it functional
Components of a computer system
- Hardware
- Software
Types of computers
• Super computers
• Mainframe computers
• Minicomputers
• Micro Computers or Personal Computers (PCs)
• Mobile Computers
How does the computer system work
The computer
first accepts data such as raw facts,
figures and symbols
then processes data into information
(data that is organised, meaningful and
useful)
Finally, produces and stores results
Types of computer software
- System Software
- Application software
Examples of operating systems
• Microsoft Windows
• Mac OS
• LINUX
• UNIX
• Android
• iOS
What are Productivity Software
Category of application software used for producing information by allowing a user to create specific items quickly and easily as opposed to creating
the same items by hand.
Types of productivity software
• Word processing software
• Spreadsheet software
• Presentation software
• Graphics software
Examples of Word processing software
Microsoft Word; Pages
(Apple mac);Writer (Libre
office/Apache Openoffice)
Examples of Spreadsheet software
Microsoft excel, Mac’s
numbers, google sheets, Libre
office/Openoffice Calc
Examples of Presentation software
PowerPoint (Microsoft);
Keynote (Apple Mac); Impress
(Openoffice/libreoffice); Slides (Google)
Examples of Graphics Software
Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW,
Microsoft Publisher, Pizap, Picasa, GIMP
What is a Computer File?
Named collection of data that exists
on a storage medium
Types of computer files
- Data files
- Executable files
What is File management?
any procedure that helps users to organize their computer-based files for efficient access and use
Examples of File or folder commands
• Rename
• Copy
• Move
• Delete
• Cut
Importances of file management
• To help save time.
• It helps one work more effectively and
efficiently
• It helps organise your files and folders
Definition of computer networks
Collection of computers and devices
connected together via communication
devices and transmission media
