Technology Foundation

MIS02.pptx

Videos below are linked in the sideshow.

Keywords: Binary data: Bit, Byte, Kilobytes, Megabytes, Gigabytes, Terabytes, Petabytes. (8 bits per Byte)


Alphabets: ASCII, EBCDIC, Unicode.


Resolution: Pixels, Dots per Inch, RGB. Bitmap (raster) and Vector Image.


Data Compression.


Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality


Computer Components: Input, Processing, Storage, Output (see slideshow for examples of each type of component). Motherboard. Central Processing Unit (CPU). Parallel Processing. Graphics Processing Unit. Random Access Memory (RAM). Cache Memory. Magnetic Hard Drive. Solid State Drive (SSD). Serial Bus Flash Drive (USB). Compact Disc Read Only Memory (CD-ROM).


Server, definition and operation. Web Browser: Function and URL. Operating System: Single- and multi-tasking, Single- and multi-user, Distributed, Unix, macOS, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Kernel.


Virtual Machine.


Cloud Computing, Key characteristics. IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Public cloud, Private lCoud, Hybrid cloud. Cloud Vendors


Quantum Computing



Other information not for quiz or exam.