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CHAPTER 4
Information Technology in Business:
Hardware
PREPARED BY:
AHMAD SUHAIMI BIN ALIAS
SCHOOL OF E-BUSINESS
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
What are the major computer hardware, data storage, input, and output
technologies used in business?
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TOPIC OUTLINES
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4.1 The Central Tools of Modern Information System
Infrastructure Component
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4.1 The Central Tools of Modern Information System
Infrastructure Component
Figure 4-1
A firm’s IT infrastructure is
composed of hardware,
software, data management
technology, networking
technology, and technology
services.
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4.1 The Central Tools of Modern Information System
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4.1 The Central Tools of Modern Information System
Figure 4-2
Organization move
from using large
mainframe to using
networked PCs.
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4.2 A Peek Inside The Computer
Inside a Computer
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4.2 A Peek Inside The Computer
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4.2 A Peek Inside The Computer
Micro-Processor
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4.2 A Peek Inside The Computer
Figure 4-3
Inside of a CPU in one
machine cycle executing
the operation.
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4.2 A Peek Inside The Computer
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4.2 A Peek Inside The Computer
Memory
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4.2 A Peek Inside The Computer
Memory
Random Access Memory – all instructions and data are stored before CPU
fetches for processing.
Cache Memory.
Fast memory semiconductor chips (usually SRAM).
Stores most frequently used instructions of programs the computer
runs.
Read-Only Memory – Small part of internal memory.
Maintains instructions and data the user need .
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4.2 A Peek Inside The Computer
Memory
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4.2 A Peek Inside The Computer
Computer Power
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4.3 Input Devices
Keyboard .
Mouse, Trackball, and
Track Pad.
Touch Screen.
Screen Recognition.
Imaging.
Source Data Input
Devices – Banking,
Credit Cards, and
Shipping.
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4.4 Output Devices
Soft-Copy Output.
Monitors.
Speech Output.
Hard-Copy Output
Devices.
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4.5 External Storage Media
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4.5 External Storage Media
Figure 4-4
Difference between
devices.
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4.6 Classification of Computers
Supercomputers
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4.6 Classification of Computers
Mainframe Computers
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4.6 Classification of Computers
Mini-Computers
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4.6 Classification of Computers
Micro-Computers (P.C’s)
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4.6 Classification of Computers
Laptops
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Next Session Preview
What is Software?
Level of Programming.
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