计算机文化

chapter 1 computers and digital basics

section a: all things digital

the digital revolution

convergence

digital society

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section b: digital devices

computer basics

personal computers, servers, mainframes,

and supercomputers

pdas, smart phones, and portable media

players

microcontrollers

ouickcheck b

section c: digital data representation

data representation basics

representing numbers, text, and pictures

quantifying bits and bytes

circuits and chips

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.section d: digital processing

programs and instruction sets

processor logic

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section e: password security

authentication protocols

password hacks

secure passwords

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chapter 2 computer hardware

section a: personal computer basics

personal computer systems

desktop and portab!e computers

home, game, and small business systems

buying computer system components

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section b: microprocessors and memory

microprocessor basics

todays microprocessors

random access memory

read-only memory

eeprom

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section c: storage devices

storage basics

magnetic disk and tape technology

cd, dvd, and blu-ray technology

solid state storage

storage wrapup

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section d: input and output devices

basic input devices

display devices

printers

installing peripheral devices

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section e: hardware security

anti-theft devices

surge protection and battery backup

basic maintenance

troubleshooting and repair

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chapter 3 computer software

section a: software basics

software categories

application software

utility software

device drivers

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section b: popular applications

document production software

spreadsheet software

"number crunching" software

database software

graphics software

music software

video editing and dvd authoring software

educational and reference software

entertainment software

business software

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section c: buying software

consumer basics

software copyrights and licenses

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section d: installing software and upgrades

installation basics

installing local applications

installing portable software and web apps

software updates

uninstalling software

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section e: security software

security software basics

security suites

antivirus modules

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chapter 4 operating systems and file management

section a: operating system basics

operating system activities

user interfaces

the boot process

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section b: todays operating systems

microsoft windows

mac os

unix and linux

dos

handheld operating systems

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section c: file basics

file names and extensions

file directories and folders

file formats

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section d: file management

application-based file management

file management utilities

file management metaphors

windows explorer

file management tips

physical file storage

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section e: backup security

backup basics

file copies and synchronization

system synchronization

file and system backup

bare-metal restore and virtual machines

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chapter 5 ians and wlans

section a: network building blocks

network classifications

lan standards

network devices

clients, servers, and peers

physical topology

network links

communications protocols

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s~ction b: wired networks

wired network basics

hornepna and powedine networks

ethernet

ethernet equipment

ethernet setup

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section c: wireless networks

wireless basics

bluetooth

wi-fi

wi-fi equipment

wi-fi setup

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section d: using lans

lan advantages and challenges

sharing files

sharing printers

lan parties

troubleshooting

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section e: security through encryption

wi-fi security

encryption

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chapter 6 the internet

section a: internet technology

background

internet infrastructure

internet protocols, addresses, and domains

connection speed

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section b: fixed internet access

dial-up connections

dsl, isdn, and dedicated lines

cable internet service

satellite internet service

fixed wireless service

fixed internet connection roundup

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section c: portable and mobile internet access

internet to go

wi-fi hotspots

portable and mobile wimax

portable satellite service

cellular data services

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section d: internet services

real-time messaging

voice over ip

grid computing

ftp

file sharing

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section e: internet security

intrusion attempts

securing ports

routers and nat

virtual private networks

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chapter 7 the web and e-mail

section a: web technology

web basics

html

http

web browsers

cookies

web page authoring

html scripts

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section b: search engines

search engine basics

formulating searches

citing web-based source material

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section c: e-commerce

e-commerce basics

online shopping

online auctions

online payment

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section d: e-mail

e-mail overview

netiquette

e-mail technology

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section e: web and e-mail security

cookie exploits

spam

phishing

fake sites

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chapter 8 digital media

section a: digital sound

digital audio basics

portable audio players

midi music

speech recognition and synthesis

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section b: bitmap graphics

bitmap basics

scanners and cameras

image resolution

color depth and palettes

image compression

bitmap graphics formats

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section c: vector and 3-d graphics

vector graphics basics

vector-to-bitmap conversion

vector graphics on the web

3-d graphics

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section d: digital video

digital video basics

producing video footage

video transfer

video editing

video output

desktop, pda, and web video

dvd-video

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section e: digital rights management

drm basics

signal scrambling and digital watermarks

cd copy protection

dvd and blue-ray drm

drm for digital downloads

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chapter 9 the computer industry:history, careers, and ethics

section a: computer history

manual calculators

mechanical calculators

computer prototypes

generations of computers

personal computers

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section b: the computer and it industries

industry overview

economic factors

product development

market share

marketing channels

industry regulation

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section c: careers for computer professionals

jobs and salaries

education and certification

job hunting basics

resumes and web portfolios

job listings

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section d: professional ethics

ethics basics

it ethics

ethical decision making

whistleblowing

ouickcheck d

section e: work area safety and

ergonomics

radiation risks

repetitive stress injuries

eye strain

back pain

sedentary lifestyle

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chapter 10 information systems analysis and design

section a: information systems

information systems in organizations

transaction processing systems

management information systems

decision support systems

expert systems and neural networks

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section b:systems analysis

system development life cycle

planning phase

analysis phase

documentation tools

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section c: system design

design phase

evaluation and selection

application specifications

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section d: implementation and maintenance

implementation phase

development and testing

documentation and training

conversion and cutover

maintenance phase

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section e: corporate data security

information system data vulnerabilities

information system data security

corporate identity theft

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chapter 11 databases

section a: file and database concepts

database basics

database models

ouickcheck a

section b: data management tools

data management software

database management systems

databases and the web

xml

ouickcheck b

section c: database design

defining fields

normalization

organizing records

designing the interface

designing report templates

loading data

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section d: sql

sol basics

adding records

searching for information

updating fields

joining tables

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section e: database security

database vulnerabilities

database security measures

database security regulations

what individuals can do

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chapter 12 computer programming

section a: programming basics

computer programming and software

engineering

programming languages and paradigms

program planning

program coding

program testing and documentation

programming tools

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section b: procedural programming

algorithms

expressing an algorithm

sequence, selection, and repetition controls

procedural languages and applications

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section c: object-oriented programming

objects and classes

inheritance

methods and messages

object-oriented program structure

object-oriented languages and applications

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section d: declarative programming

the declarative paradigm

prolog facts

prolog rules

input capabilities

declarative languages and applications

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section e: secure programming

black hat exploits

secure software development

mitigation

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glossary

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