CIS 101 Goals

Introduction to Computers

Course Goals

The following list of course goals will be addressed in the course.

  1. List 4 parts of a computer system
  2. Identify 4 types of computer hardware
  3. List 4 units that measure memory and storage
  4. List examples of output and input devices
  5. Name three types of storage devices
  6. Differentiate two main categories computer software
  7. List four specific types application software
  8. List 5 common types of computers in use today
  9. Name 2 organizations that created the INTERNET
  10. List 2 reasons the INTERNET was created
  11. List 5 steps when accepting information from keyboard
  12. List 3 categories of alternative input devices
  13. List 2 types of optical input devices
  14. Identify speech-recognition and video input devices
  15. Explain how a CRT monitor displays images
  16. Identify 2 types of flat-panel monitors
  17. List 4 characteristics to consider when comparing monitors
  18. Explain how a computer outputs sound
  19. List 3 most commonly used types of printers
  20. List 4 criteria to consider when comparing printers
  21. Explain differences in printers
  22. List two reasons computers use binary
  23. Write numbers 1 - 9 and letters a - f in binary
  24. List 2 main parts of the CPU
  25. Explain differences between ROM and RAM
  26. List 3 hardware factors that affect speed
  27. Name the two best-known families of CPUs
  28. Identify 4 connections used to attach devices to a computer
  29. Define the terms CISC and RISC
  30. List 5 common types of magnetic storage devices
  31. Name 4 areas that are created on disk
  32. Explain how data is stored on the surface of a magnetic disk
  33. Explain how data is stored on the surface of an optical disk
  34. List 7 variations of optical disk technology
  35. Define the term average access time
  36. Define the term data transfer rate
  37. Identify 4 commonly used drive interface standards
  38. List two steps to optimize the performance of a computer’s hard drive
  39. List 4 primary functions of an operating system
  40. Identify components of a GUI
  41. Describe role of the operating system
  42. Describe how the operating system enables users to manage files
  43. List 3 ways operating system manages computer's hardware
  44. List major PC operating systems
  45. List five types of utilities that enhance an operating system
  46. Identify characteristics of DOS and why it is no longer used
  47. List 4 benefits of using a network
  48. Differentiate between LANs and WANs
  49. Identify 3 common network topologies
  50. Name 4 common network media
  51. List 4 examples of network operating system software
  52. Explain how a modem works
  53. Differentiate 4 types of digital telephone services
  54. Explain importance of TCP/IP
  55. Describe basic structure of the INTERNET
  56. List 8 basic INTERNET services
  57. List 6 ways to connect a computer to INTERNET
  58. Identify 3 types of high speed data links
  59. Describe connecting PC to INTERNET using ISP account
  60. List 4 types of firewalls
  61. Differentiate between the terms intranet and extranet
  62. Explain e-commerce
  63. Differentiate desktop from word processing software
  64. Define presentation software
  65. Define the terms database and DBMS
  66. List 3 tasks that DBMS enables users to do
  67. List 3 tasks performed by DBMS
  68. Differentiate between flat file and relational database
  69. Define bitmap and vector file types
  70. Explain copyright issues
  71. List 5 types of graphic software
  72. List 4 ways to load graphic files into a computer
  73. Define the terms multimedia, interactivity, and new media
  74. Define information systems
  75. Name 5 types of information systems
  76. List 6 jobs that are part of the IS department
  77. Define SDLC
  78. Identify 5 phases of SDLC
  79. Name IS professionals involved with each phase of SDLC
  80. List 4 ways to convert to a new information system
  81. Define computer program
  82. Compare flowcharts and pseudo code
  83. List 2 approaches to computer programming
  84. Identify 3 main categories of programming languages
  85. Define 5 generations of programming languages
  86. Name 5 programming languages
  87. List 5 phases of systems development life cycle for programming
  88. Define ergonomics
  89. List 3 steps a computer user can take to avoid injuries
  90. Differentiate between spoofing and spamming
  91. Define computer theft and 3 ways to avoid it
  92. Define software piracy
  93. Name 2 ways to spread computer viruses
  94. Name 2 ways to limit access to networks