PSYC 1000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Dvorak Simplified Keyboard, Application Software, Qwerty

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1000
• Professor: Dan Meegan

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Cis chapter 2 looking at computers understanding the parts. Computer is a data processing device that performs four major functions. It gathers data, or allows users to input it. Data representation of a fact, figure or idea can be a number, a word, a picture, sound. Information data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion. Processing manipulating or organizing data to information. Binary language consists of two digits o and 1, everything is broken down into binary (bit) Eight binary digits combine to create one byte. Also kb, mb, gb, tb, pb, eb, zb (1 gb = 1 billion bytes) Computer uses a combo of hardware and software to process data into information. Hardware any part of the computer you can physically touch. Software set of computer programs that enables the hardware to perform different tasks. Application software programs you use on the computer (ex- word)