Chapter 1
Using Computers: Essential Concepts
A Computers: Mind Tools
B Computer System Basics
C The User Interface
Chapter 2
Software and Multimedia
A Computer Software Basics
B System Software
C Application Software
D Multimedia
Chapter 3
Documents, Worksheets, and Databases
A Documents
B Spreadsheets and Worksheets
C Databases
Chapter 4
A Data, Information, and Files
B File Manager Utility Software
C How Computers Store File Data
D Disks, Tapes, CDs, and DVDs
Chapter 5 Computer Architecture
A Digital Electronics
B Memory
C Central Processing Unit
D Input/Output
Chapter 6 The Computer Architecture
A Consumer's Guide to Computers
B Consumer's Guide To Printers
C The Computer Industry
D Computer Industry Careers
Chapter 7
A Local Area Networks
B Network Hardware
C Software for Networks
Chapter 8
The Internet
A How the Internet Works
B The Versatile Web Browser
C Web Authoring and Site Management
Chapter 9
Data Security
A What Can Go Wrong
B Viruses and Other Pesky Stuff
C Risk Management
Chapter 10
Data Representation
A Information Theory
B Representing Graphics and Video
C Representing Sound
D Data Compression
Chapter 11
Communications Systems
A Data Communications
B Communication Channels
C Communications System
Chapter 12
Information System in Organizations
A Organizational Structure
B People, Decisions, and Information
C Information Systems
Chapter 13
Developing Effective
A Systems Analysis
B System Design
C System Construction
D Implementation Strategies
E System Maintenance
Chapter 14
Managing Databases
A File and Database Concepts
B Data Models
C Data Management Software
D Database Management Tasks
Chapter 15
Computer Programming
A Software Engineering
B Coding Computer Programs
C Debugging and Documenting
D Programming Language Characteristics
QuickCheck Answers
Glossary
Index
Credits