1. Business and Technology
MARISSA DORIA
BLOCK 3

2. Computer Hardware and Software
 Computer Hardware—Physical elements of a
computer system
Examples: Keyboards and Cameras
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 Software—Instructions that run the computer system
 Examples: Word Processing and Spreadsheet

3. Input Devices
 Keyboard and Monitor
 Controllers and Joysticks
 Touch-Sensitive Screens
 Light Pens
 Scanners

4. Operating and Application Software
 Operating Software—Translates commands and
allows application programs to interact with the
computers hardware
Examples: Windows
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 Application Software—Programs that perform
specific tasks such as word processing, database
management, or accounting
Examples: Word Processing, Desktop Publishing, spreadsheet
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and database

5. Sizes of Data Storage
 Bit—Smallest Unit
 Nibble—4 bits; a ½ Bite
 Byte—8 Bits
 Kilobyte—1,024 Bytes
 Megabyte—A million Bytes
 Gigabyte—A billion Bytes
 Terabyte—A thousand Bytes

6. Technology used in Schools
 Computers
 Phones
 Alarm Systems

7. Technology used in Medicine
 Computers
 Lasik Eyes
 Measuring Devices

8. Technology used in Banking and Finance
 Counting Device
 Atms
 Computers

9. How technology can save and waste money in
business
 Save: Web Conferencing, save time and digital direct
 Waste: Not 100% reliable, Possibility of breaking
and training time

10. Computer Aided Design
 Computer Aided Design—Use of technology to create
product styles and designs
 Advantages: Allows you to try different shapes, sizes
and materials for a new machine, car, or food. It is
also an advantage because it allows you to
experiment with new variations

11. Telecommuting
 Involves the activities of a worker using a computer
at home or to do a job
 Advantages: Saves travel time and cost
 Disadvantages: Not 100% reliable and durable

12. Computer Literacy
 Computer Literacy—Ability to use computers to
process information or solve problems
 It is important to have this because many jobs use
computers and take full advantage of them in order
to the complete the required tasks

13. Computer Virus
 Program code hidden in a system that can do
damage to software or stored data
 They can be prevented by going on the proper
websites

14. Three Health Concerns while using Technology
 Eyestrain
 Visual Problems
 Muscle Tension
 Nerve Damage