Essential Introduction to Computers (Available Titles Skills Assessment Manager (SAM) - Office 2010) - Softcover

Shelly, Gary B.; Cashman, Thomas J.; Vermaat, Misty E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1423912357 ISBN 13: 9781423912354

Publisher: Course Technology, 2007

Synopsis

Get ready to learn about today's digital world with Essential Introduction to Computers. This concise text provides a visually-engaging, introduction to the most current information on computers and technology. Students will gain an understanding of the essential computer concepts they need to know to help them be successful in today's computing world.

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About the Author

Gary B. Shelly wrote and published his first computer education textbook in 1969. More than twenty million copies of Shelly Cashman Series' textbooks have been sold. Gary and a talented group of contributing authors have produced books on computer programming, computer concepts, and application software that are the leading textbooks in the computer technology market today. Gary has hosted the annual Shelly Cashman Institute, a week-long training event focusing on the latest topics in technology, for the past 34 years.

Thomas J. Cashman received his education at California State University, Los Angeles. He established one of the first business data processing programs in the U.S. at Long Beach City College in California, where he taught and served as department head. In 1969, he began collaborating with now best-selling author, Gary Shelly.

Misty E. Vermaat has more than 25 years of experience in the field of computer and information technology. In addition to consulting in the field, she was an Associate Professor at Purdue University Calumet, teaching or developing Microsoft Office, computer concepts, database management, systems analysis and design, and programming courses. Since 1990, Misty has led the development of the Shelly Cashman Series, and has written and co-authored numerous Series textbooks, including many editions of Discovering Computers, Discovering Computers Fundamentals, and Microsoft Word books.

Review

1. Objectives. 2. What Is a Computer? 3. What Does a Computer Do? 4. Why Is a Computer so Powerful? 5. How Does a Computer Know What to Do? 6. What Are the Components of a Computer? 7. Input Devices. 8. System Unit. 9. Output Devices. 10. Storage Devices. 11. Communications Devices. 12. Computer Software. 13. Networks and the Internet. 14. How to Purchase a Personal Computer. 15. How to Purchase a Desktop Computer. 16. How to Purchase a Notebook Computer. 17. How to Purchase a Tablet PC. 18. How to Purchase a Personal Mobile Device.

Edition details

• Publisher: Course Technology
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1423912357
• ISBN 13: 9781423912354
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 40