Computer Science 1032A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Instant Messaging, Computer Hardware, 18 Months

• School: Western University
• Department: Computer Science
• Course: Computer Science 1032A/B
• Professor: Diane Goldstein

Document Summary

Applications: computer component (programs) referred to by the word software". Computer hardware: the physical computer (including storage disk, keyboard, monitor) Computer-based information system: an information system which includes a computer. Five-component framework: fundamentals of an is present in every case: computer hardware, software, data, procedures, and people. Ict: industry sector which provides products and services that other industries rely on to get work done. Is: group of components that interact to produce information. It: products, methods, inventions, and standards that are used for the purpose of producing information. Mis: an is which helps businesses achieve goals/objectives. Moore"s law: created by gordon moore, stated that # of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every. This theory has proved accurate in 40 since it was stated. People: (as part of 5-component) includes those who operate and service the computers, maintain the data, support the networks, and who use the system.