New Perspectives on Computer Concepts: IntroductoryRevised to keep your students on top of our ever-changing world of emerging technology, this is your solution for staying current and keeping your students engaged in an information age. Features: Each lesson is presented on two facing pages, with the main points discussed on the left hand page and large illustrated on the right. Students learn all they need about a topic without turning the page! The modular structure of the book allows you to cover the units and lessons in any order. Computers in Context lessons highlight how computer technology is used in various fields, such as sports, education and law enforcement. Students can use the new companion Web site activities to reinforce the concepts that they have learned in the book. New material and photos added to this Fifth edition will keep you current including coverage of Tablet computers, wireless networks, a new lesson on Solid State Storage Technology, an updated and revamped lesson on Defining database software, and a new lesson on introducing DHTML and XML. An Interactive CD accompanies the book and contains videos and screentours, InfoWebs, Interactive Exercises, Practice Tests and Labs. Icons placed throughout the book direct students to the CD putting the concepts on context. ... From publisher description. |
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... STORAGE DEVICES 02010100010 001010101001101000101010101010011 || 0110100010101010101001101000 01101000101010 0100110100010101010101001 011 101 101000 [ TOT ... storage work ? Hard disk , floppy. LAB: Benchmarking Section C: Storage Devices.
... STORAGE DEVICES 02010100010 001010101001101000101010101010011 || 0110100010101010101001101000 01101000101010 0100110100010101010101001 011 101 101000 [ TOT ... storage work ? Hard disk , floppy. LAB: Benchmarking Section C: Storage Devices.
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... devices , such as digital cameras . Once the data is stored , it is non - volatile - the chip retains the data without the need for an external power source . Some solid state storage ... storage technology has. 80 SECTION C , CHAPTER 2 Solid ...
... devices , such as digital cameras . Once the data is stored , it is non - volatile - the chip retains the data without the need for an external power source . Some solid state storage ... storage technology has. 80 SECTION C , CHAPTER 2 Solid ...
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... storage devices , it is useful to apply the criteria of versatility , durability , speed , and capacity : ☐ Versatility . Some storage devices can access data from only one type of medium . More versatile devices can access data from ...
... storage devices , it is useful to apply the criteria of versatility , durability , speed , and capacity : ☐ Versatility . Some storage devices can access data from only one type of medium . More versatile devices can access data from ...
Contents
Computer Basics | 2 |
Operating a Personal Computer | 14 |
Internet Basics | 15 |
Copyright | |
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