IC3 :Internet and Computing Core

Certification.

Augustin Roussel
Certificate in IC3,
Diploma in Software Engineering,
Bsc (Hons.) Computing & Information System.

June 7, 2014
ABCs of IC3 Certification
Module A Computing Fundamentals
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Module A :

Computing Fundamentals

Introduction (Computer Basics)

Computer Hardware
Software
Using an Operating System

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Introduction : What is a Computer?

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Definition:
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates data or information. It has the
ability to store, retrieve, and process data. It can follow instructions to accept input, process it
and output information.

Process
Data Information
CPU (Output Devices)

Input Output
(Input Devices)

Memory

Save/Edit

Storage
Storage

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Historical background ;

The invention of computers can be traced back since the Antiquity. Below are some
historical facts on the evolution of computers (See: The history of Computers1);

In antiquity - First appearance of Rudimentary calculating devices

17th century - Invention of mechanical calculating aids.
1833 - Charles Babbage , consider of being the father of the computer , invented
the first mechanical computer.

19th century Conception of The first computer devices.

1939 - The first electromechanical computers.
1940s Emergence of computers in their modern form.
1946 Development of the first electronic computer, the Electronic
Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC). It took up 1,800 square
feet and weighed 30 tons.

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Uses of Computers Advantages of using Computers
To type documents, Versatility (Resourceful)
Send email, Rapidity
Browse the Web. Accuracy
Handle spreadsheets, accounting, Restless ( Can work 24 hours per day)
Database management, Solve complex problems in a very short time
Presentations, games, and more.

General Characteristics
General purpose device
Can be programmed to perform arithmetic or logical operations automatically.
Since sequence of operations can be changed, computer can solve more than
one kind of problem.

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Computer Basic Elements

System of many parts working together.
Physical parts - Collectively called HARDWARE.
SOFTWARE - Refers to the instructions, or programs ; Tell hardware what to do.
Elements that make up personal
computer system;
Software

Hardware

Electricity

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