Discovering Computers 2018
Subtitle: Digital Technology, Data, and Devices
Publisher: Course Technology
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 736
ISBN-13: 9781337285100
Subjects: Computer science; Computers; Computer networks
Description: Teach students to maximize their use of mobile devices, make the most of online tools for collaboration and communication, and fully utilize today's Internet capabilities with the latest edition of DISCOVERING COMPUTERS 2018. Introductory computing students see how technology skills assist in employment and advancing their careers. This edition highlights today's most current technology trends and developments. Timely coverage now emphasizes web development, how to create a strong web presence, and take full advantage of latest Windows 10. The authors provide helpful suggestions for hands-on exercises, small group activities, and discussion topics that allow students to apply and demonstrate their understanding of each module. Self-assessments open each module and enable learners to focus their study and learn more in less time. DISCOVERING COMPUTERS presents the key content that students need for success, using an inviting approach that ensures understanding.
Table of contents: label: Module 1
title: Introducing Today's Technologies: Computers, Devices, and the Web
pagenum: 1-1; title: Today's Technology
pagenum: 1-2; title: Computers
pagenum: 1-3; title: Laptops
pagenum: 1-3; title: Tablets
pagenum: 1-3; title: Desktops and All-in-Ones
pagenum: 1-5; title: Servers
pagenum: 1-5; title: Mobile and Game Devices
pagenum: 1-5; title: Smartphones
pagenum: 1-6; title: Digital Cameras
pagenum: 1-7; title: Portable and Digital Media Players
pagenum: 1-7; title: E-Book Readers
pagenum: 1-8; title: Wearable Devices
pagenum: 1-8; title: Tech Feature 1-1: Gaming and Digital Home
pagenum: 1-9; title: Data and Information
pagenum: 1-10; title: Input
pagenum: 1-10; title: Output
pagenum: 1-13; title: Memory and Storage
pagenum: 1-15; title: The Web
pagenum: 1-17; title: Browsing the Web
pagenum: 1-19; title: Searching the Web
pagenum: 1-20; title: Online Social Networks
pagenum: 1-21; title: Internet Communications
pagenum: 1-22; title: Digital Security and Privacy
pagenum: 1-22; title: Viruses and Other Malware
pagenum: 1-22; title: Privacy
pagenum: 1-23; title: Health Concerns
pagenum: 1-23; title: Environmental Issues
pagenum: 1-24; title: Programs and Apps
pagenum: 1-24; title: Operating Systems
pagenum: 1-24; title: Applications
pagenum: 1-25; title: Installing and Running Programs
pagenum: 1-26; title: Developing Programs and Apps
pagenum: 1-26; title: Communications and Networks
pagenum: 1-27; title: Wired and Wireless Communications
pagenum: 1-28; title: Networks
pagenum: 1-29; title: Tech Feature 1-2: Staying in Sync
pagenum: 1-30; title: Technology Uses
pagenum: 1-31; title: Education / Tech Feature 1-3: Digital School
pagenum: 1-31; title: Government
pagenum: 1-32; title: Finance
pagenum: 1-33; title: Retail
pagenum: 1-33; title: Entertainment
pagenum: 1-34; title: Health Care
pagenum: 1-35; title: Science
pagenum: 1-36; title: Travel
pagenum: 1-36; title: Publishing
pagenum: 1-36; title: Manufacturing
pagenum: 1-38; title: Techonology Users
pagenum: 1-38; title: Summary
pagenum: 1-39; title: Student Assignments: Study Guide · Key Terms · Checkpoint · Problem Solving · How To: Your Turn · Internet Research · Critical Thinking
pagenum: 1-40; label: Module 2
title: Connecting and Communicating Online: The Internet, Websites, and Media
pagenum: 2-1; title: The Internet
pagenum: 2-2; title: Evolution of the Internet
pagenum: 2-3; title: Connecting to the Internet
pagenum: 2-3; title: Internet Service Providers
pagenum: 2-6; title: How Data Travels the Internet
pagenum: 2-7; title: IP Addresses and Domain Names
pagenum: 2-8; title: The World Wide Web
pagenum: 2-11; title: Navigating the Web
pagenum: 2-11; title: Tech Feature 2-1: Browsers
pagenum: 2-12; title: Web Addresses
pagenum: 2-14; title: Web Apps and Mobile Apps
pagenum: 2-15; title: Types of Websites
pagenum: 2-16; title: Search Engines
pagenum: 2-16; title: Tech Feature 2-2: Online Social Networks
pagenum: 2-18; title: Informational and Research
pagenum: 2-20; title: Media Sharing
pagenum: 2-21; title: Bookmarking
pagenum: 2-21; title: News, Weather, Sports, and Other Mass Media
pagenum: 2-22; title: Educational
pagenum: 2-23; title: Business, Governmental, and Organizational
pagenum: 2-23; title: Blog
pagenum: 2-23; title: Wikis and Collaboration
pagenum: 2-24; title: Health and Fitness
pagenum: 2-24; title: Science
pagenum: 2-24; title: Entertainment
pagenum: 2-25; title: Banking and Finance
pagenum: 2-25; title: Travel and Tourism
pagenum: 2-26; title: Mapping
pagenum: 2-26; title: Retail and Auctions
pagenum: 2-26; title: Careers and Employment
pagenum: 2-27; title: E-Commerce
pagenum: 2-27; title: Portals
pagenum: 2-28; title: Content Aggregation
pagenum: 2-28; title: Website Creation and Content Management
pagenum: 2-29; title: Digital Media on the Web
pagenum: 2-30; title: Graphics
pagenum: 2-30; title: Audio
pagenum: 2-31; title: Video
pagenum: 2-32; title: Plug-Ins
pagenum: 2-33; title: Other Internet Services
pagenum: 2-33; title: Email
pagenum: 2-33; title: Email Lists
pagenum: 2-35; title: Internet Messaging
pagenum: 2-35; title: Chat Rooms
pagenum: 2-36; title: Online Discussions
pagenum: 2-36; title: VoIP
pagenum: 2-37; title: Tech Feature 2-3: Digital Communications
pagenum: 2-37; title: Netiquette
pagenum: 2-38; title: Summary
pagenum: 2-39; title: Student Assignments: Study Guide · Key Terms · Checkpoint · Problem Solving · How To: Your Turn · Internet Research · Critical Thinking
pagenum: 2-40; label: Module 3
title: Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating Options for Home and Work
pagenum: 3-1; title: Computers and Mobile Devices
pagenum: 3-2; title: Mobile Computers and Desktops
pagenum: 3-3; title: Laptops, Tablets, and Other Mobile Computers
pagenum: 3-4; title: Handheld Computers
pagenum: 3-6; title: Stick Computers
pagenum: 3-6; title: Tech Feature 3-1: Mobile Computer Buyer's Guide
pagenum: 3-6; title: Desktops and All-in-Ones
pagenum: 3-7; title: Tech Feature 3-2: Desktop Buyer's Guide
pagenum: 3-9; title: Servers
pagenum: 3-10; title: Terminals
pagenum: 3-11; title: Point-of-Sale Terminals
pagenum: 3-11; title: ATMs
pagenum: 3-12; title: Self-Service Kiosks
pagenum: 3-13; title: Supercomputers
pagenum: 3-13; title: Cloud Computing
pagenum: 3-14; title: Mobile Devices
pagenum: 3-15; title: Smartphones
pagenum: 3-15; title: Digital Cameras
pagenum: 3-18; title: Portable and Digital Media Players
pagenum: 3-20; title: Tech Feature 3-3: Mobile Device Buyer's Guide
pagenum: 3-21; title: E-Book Readers
pagenum: 3-22; title: Wearable Devices
pagenum: 3-22; title: Game Devices
pagenum: 3-23; title: Embedded Computers
pagenum: 3-25; title: Putting It All Together
pagenum: 3-26; title: Ports and Connections
pagenum: 3-27; title: USB Ports
pagenum: 3-28; title: Port Replicators and Docking Stations
pagenum: 3-29; title: Wireless Device Connections
pagenum: 3-30; title: Protecting Hardware
pagenum: 3-32; title: Hardware Theft and Vandalism
pagenum: 3-32; title: Hardware Failure
pagenum: 3-33; title: Health Concerns of Using Technology
pagenum: 3-34; title: Repetitive Strain Injuries
pagenum: 3-34; title: Other Physical Risks
pagenum: 3-35; title: Behavioral Health Risks
pagenum: 3-37; title: Summary
pagenum: 3-37; title: Student Assignments: Study Guide · Key Terms · Checkpoint · Problem Solving · How To: Your Turn · Internet Research · Critical Thinking
pagenum: 3-38; label: Module 4
title: Programs and Apps: Productivity, Graphics, Security, and Other Tools
pagenum: 4-1; title: Programs and Apps
pagenum: 4-2; title: Role of the Operating System
pagenum: 4-3; title: Interacting with Programs and Apps
pagenum: 4-4; title: Distributing Programs and Apps
pagenum: 4-4; title: Installing and Updating Programs and Apps
pagenum: 4-6; title: Categories of Programs and Apps
pagenum: 4-6; title: Productivity Applications
pagenum: 4-8; title: Developing Projects
pagenum: 4-8; title: Word Processing
pagenum: 4-10; title: Presentation
pagenum: 4-11; title: Spreadsheet
pagenum: 4-12; title: Database
pagenum: 4-13; title: Note Taking
pagenum: 4-14; title: Text Editor
pagenum: 4-14; title: Calendar and Contact Management
pagenum: 4-14; title: Software Suite
pagenum: 4-15; title: Project Management
pagenum: 4-15; title: Accounting
pagenum: 4-16; title: Personal Finance
pagenum: 4-17; title: Legal
pagenum: 4-18; title: Tax Preparation
pagenum: 4-19; title: Document Conversion and Readers
pagenum: 4-19; title: Enterprise Computing
pagenum: 4-19; title: Tech Feature 4-1: Web and Mobile Apps for Personal and Business Productivity
pagenum: 4-19; title: Graphics and Media Applications
pagenum: 4-20; title: Computer-Aided Design
pagenum: 4-22; title: Desktop Publishing
pagenum: 4-23; title: Paint/Image Editing
pagenum: 4-23; title: Photo Editing and Photo Management
pagenum: 4-24; title: Video and Audio Editing
pagenum: 4-26; title: Multimedia and Website Authoring
pagenum: 4-26; title: Media Player
pagenum: 4-27; title: Augmented and Virtual Reality
pagenum: 4-27; title: Personal Interest Applications
pagenum: 4-28; title: Tech Feature 4-2: Web and Mobile Apps for Personal and Business Productivity
pagenum: 4-29; title: Communications Applications
pagenum: 4-31; title: Security Tools
pagenum: 4-32; title: Personal Firewall
pagenum: 4-32; title: Tech Feature 4-3: Viruses and Malware
pagenum: 4-32; title: Antivirus Programs
pagenum: 4-33; title: Spyware, Adware, and Other Malware Removers
pagenum: 4-34; title: Internet Filters
pagenum: 4-35; title: File, Disk, and System Management Tools
pagenum: 4-36; title: File Manager
pagenum: 4-36; title: Search
pagenum: 4-36; title: Image Viewer
pagenum: 4-37; title: Uninstaller
pagenum: 4-37; title: Disk Cleanup
pagenum: 4-38; title: Disk Defragmenter
pagenum: 4-38; title: Screen Saver
pagenum: 4-38; title: File Compression
pagenum: 4-38; title: PC Maintenance
pagenum: 4-39; title: Backup and Restore
pagenum: 4-39; title: Power Management
pagenum: 4-39; title: Summary
pagenum: 4-39; title: Student Assignments: Study Guide · Key Terms · Checkpoint · Problem Solving · How To: Your Turn · Internet Research · Critical Thinking
pagenum: 4-40; label: Module 5
title: Digital Security, Ethics, and Privacy: Threats, Issues, and Defenses
pagenum: 5-1; title: Digital Security Risks
pagenum: 5-2; title: Cybercrime
pagenum: 5-3; title: Internet and Network Attacks
pagenum: 5-4; title: Malware
pagenum: 5-4; title: Botnets
pagenum: 5-5; title: Denial of Service Attacks
pagenum: 5-6; title: Back Doors
pagenum: 5-6; title: Spoofing
pagenum: 5-6; title: Safeguards against Internet and Network Attacks
pagenum: 5-6; title: Firewalls
pagenum: 5-8; title: Unauthorized Access and Use
pagenum: 5-9; title: Safeguards against Unauthorized Access and Use
pagenum: 5-9; title: Access Controls
pagenum: 5-10; title: User Names and Passwords
pagenum: 5-10; title: Possessed Objects
pagenum: 5-12; title: Biometric Devices
pagenum: 5-12; title: Two-Step Verification
pagenum: 5-14; title: Digital Forensics
pagenum: 5-15; title: Software Theft
pagenum: 5-15; title: Safeguards against Software Theft
pagenum: 5-16; title: Information Theft
pagenum: 5-17; title: Safeguards against Information Theft
pagenum: 5-17; title: Encryption
pagenum: 5-17; title: Digital Signatures and Certificates
pagenum: 5-18; title: Tech Feature 5-1: Cloud Data Privacy
pagenum: 5-19; title: Hardware Theft, Vandalism, and Failure
pagenum: 5-20; title: Backing Up — The Ultimate Safeguard
pagenum: 5-20; title: Tech Feature 5-2: Disaster Recovery
pagenum: 5-21; title: Wireless Security
pagenum: 5-23; title: Tech Feature 5-3: Mobile Security
pagenum: 5-24; title: Ethics and Society
pagenum: 5-25; title: Information Accuracy
pagenum: 5-26; title: Intellectual Property Rights
pagenum: 5-27; title: Codes of Conduct
pagenum: 5-27; title: Green Computing
pagenum: 5-28; title: Information Privacy
pagenum: 5-28; title: Electronic Profiles
pagenum: 5-29; title: Cookies
pagenum: 5-30; title: Phishing
pagenum: 5-31; title: Spyware and Adware
pagenum: 5-32; title: Social Engineering
pagenum: 5-32; title: Privacy Laws
pagenum: 5-33; title: Content Filtering
pagenum: 5-34; title: Employee Monitoring
pagenum: 5-35; title: Summary
pagenum: 5-35; title: Student Assignments: Study Guide · Key Terms · Checkpoint · Problem Solving · How To: Your Turn · Internet Research · Critical Thinking
pagenum: 5-36; title: Technology Timeline
pagenum: TT-1; label: Module 6
title: Computing Components: Processors, Memory, the Cloud, and More
pagenum: 6-1; title: Inside the Case
pagenum: 6-2; title: The Motherboard
pagenum: 6-4; title: Processors
pagenum: 6-5; title: The Control Unit
pagenum: 6-6; title: The Arithmetic Logic Unit
pagenum: 6-7; title: Machine Cycle
pagenum: 6-7; title: Registers
pagenum: 6-8; title: The System Clock
pagenum: 6-8; title: Personal Computer and Mobile Device Processors
pagenum: 6-8; title: Processor Cooling
pagenum: 6-9; title: Tech Feature 6-1: The Internet of Things
pagenum: 6-9; title: Cloud Computing
pagenum: 6-11; title: Tech Feature 6-2: Cloud Computing Services
pagenum: 6-12; title: Data Representation
pagenum: 6-13; title: Bits and Bytes
pagenum: 6-13; title: Coding Schemes
pagenum: 6-13; title: Memory
pagenum: 6-14; title: Bytes and Addressable Memory
pagenum: 6-14; title: Types of Memory (RAM, Cache, ROM, Flash, CMOS)
pagenum: 6-15; title: Memory Access Times
pagenum: 6-20; title: Adapters
pagenum: 6-20; title: Adapter Cards
pagenum: 6-20; title: USB Adapters
pagenum: 6-21; title: Buses
pagenum: 6-22; title: Bus Width
pagenum: 6-22; title: Types of Buses
pagenum: 6-23; title: Power Supply and Batteries
pagenum: 6-23; title: Tech Feature 6-3: Proper Care for Computers and Mobile Devices
pagenum: 6-24; title: Summary
pagenum: 6-26; title: Student Assignments: Study Guide · Key Terms · Checkpoint · Problem Solving · How To: Your Turn · Internet Research · Critical Thinking
pagenum: 6-27; label: Module 7
title: Input and Output: Extending Capabilities of Computers and Mobile Devices
pagenum: 7-1; title: What Is Input?
pagenum: 7-2; title: Keyboards
pagenum: 7-3; title: Types of Keyboards
pagenum: 7-5; title: Pointing Devices
pagenum: 7-6; title: Mouse
pagenum: 7-6; title: Touchpad
pagenum: 7-7; title: Trackball
pagenum: 7-8; title: Touch Screens
pagenum: 7-8; title: Tech Feature 7-1: Touch Input
pagenum: 7-8; title: Pen Input
pagenum: 7-10; title: Stylus
pagenum: 7-10; title: Digital Pen
pagenum: 7-10; title: Graphics Tablet
pagenum: 7-11; title: Motion, Voice, and Video Input
pagenum: 7-11; title: Tech Feature 7-2: Motion Input
pagenum: 7-11; title: Voice and Audio Input
pagenum: 7-13; title: Tech Feature 7-3: Digital Video Technology
pagenum: 7-13; title: Webcams and Integrated DV Cameras
pagenum: 7-15; title: Scanners and Reading Devices
pagenum: 7-16; title: Optical Scanners
pagenum: 7-16; title: Optical Readers
pagenum: 7-17; title: Bar Code Readers
pagenum: 7-17; title: RFID Readers
pagenum: 7-18; title: Magstripe Readers
pagenum: 7-19; title: MICR Readers
pagenum: 7-20; title: Data Collection Devices
pagenum: 7-20; title: What Is Output?
pagenum: 7-20; title: Displays
pagenum: 7-22; title: Display Technologies
pagenum: 7-23; title: Display Quality
pagenum: 7-24; title: DTVs and Smart TVs
pagenum: 7-25; title: Printers
pagenum: 7-26; title: Nonimpact Printers
pagenum: 7-27; title: Ink-Jet Printers
pagenum: 7-27; title: Photo Printers
pagenum: 7-29; title: Laser Printers
pagenum: 7-29; title: All-in-One Printers
pagenum: 7-30; title: 3-D Printers
pagenum: 7-30; title: Thermal Printers
pagenum: 7-31; title: Mobile Printers
pagenum: 7-31; title: Label Printers
pagenum: 7-32; title: Plotters and Large-Format Printers
pagenum: 7-32; title: Impact Printers
pagenum: 7-32; title: Other Output Devices
pagenum: 7-33; title: Speakers
pagenum: 7-33; title: Headphones and Earbuds
pagenum: 7-34; title: Data Projectors
pagenum: 7-34; title: Interactive Whiteboards
pagenum: 7-35; title: Force-Feedback Game Controllers and Tactile Output
pagenum: 7-36; title: Assistive Technology Input and Output
pagenum: 7-36; title: Summary
pagenum: 7-37; title: Student Assignments: Study Guide · Key Terms · Checkpoint · Problem Solving · How To: Your Turn · Internet Research · Critical Thinking
pagenum: 7-38; label: Module 8
title: Digital Storage: Preserving Content Locally and on the Cloud
pagenum: 8-1; title: Storage
pagenum: 8-2; title: Storage Capacity
pagenum: 8-3; title: Storage versus Memory
pagenum: 8-4; title: Storage Access Times
pagenum: 8-5; title: Tech Feature 8-1: Media Sharing
pagenum: 8-5; title: Hard Drives
pagenum: 8-6; title: Hard Disk
pagenum: 8-6; title: SSD
pagenum: 8-10; title: External Hard Drives
pagenum: 8-11; title: RAID
pagenum: 8-13; title: Portable Flash Memory Storage
pagenum: 8-13; title: Memory Cards
pagenum: 8-14; title: USB Flash Drives
pagenum: 8-15; title: Cloud Storage
pagenum: 8-16; title: Tech Feature 8-2: Services Offered by Cloud Storage Providers
pagenum: 8-17; title: Optical Discs
pagenum: 8-19; title: Characteristics of Optical Discs
pagenum: 8-19; title: CDs
pagenum: 8-21; title: DVDs
pagenum: 8-21; title: Enterprise Storage
pagenum: 8-22; title: RAID
pagenum: 8-22; title: NAS and SAN
pagenum: 8-23; title: Magnetic Tape
pagenum: 8-25; title: Other Types of Storage
pagenum: 8-25; title: Magnetic Stripe Cards
pagenum: 8-25; title: Smart Cards
pagenum: 8-26; title: RFID Tags
pagenum: 8-27; title: NFC Chips and Tags
pagenum: 8-27; title: Tech Feature 8-3: Backup Plans
pagenum: 8-28; title: Summary
pagenum: 8-29; title: Student Assignments: Study Guide · Key Terms · Checkpoint · Problem Solving · How To: Your Turn · Internet Research · Critical Thinking
pagenum: 8-30; label: Module 9
title: Operating Systems: Managing, Coordinating, and Monitoring Resources
pagenum: 9-1; title: Operating Systems
pagenum: 9-2; title: Operating System Functions
pagenum: 9-3; title: Starting Computers and Mobile Devices
pagenum: 9-3; title: Shutting Down Computers and Mobile Devices
pagenum: 9-4; title: Providing a User Interface
pagenum: 9-5; title: Managing Programs
pagenum: 9-6; title: Managing Memory
pagenum: 9-8; title: Coordinating Tasks
pagenum: 9-10; title: Configuring Devices
pagenum: 9-10; title: Monitoring Performance
pagenum: 9-11; title: Establishing an Internet Connection
pagenum: 9-12; title: Updating Operating System Software
pagenum: 9-13; title: Providing File, Disk, and System Management Tools
pagenum: 9-13; title: Controlling a Network
pagenum: 9-14; title: Administering Security
pagenum: 9-15; title: Types of Operating Systems
pagenum: 9-16; title: Desktop Operating Systems
pagenum: 9-17; title: Windows / Tech Feature 9-1
pagenum: 9-17; title: macOS / Tech Feature 9-2
pagenum: 9-18; title: UNIX
pagenum: 9-20; title: Linux
pagenum: 9-20; title: Chrome OS
pagenum: 9-22; title: Running Multiple Desktop Operating Systems
pagenum: 9-22; title: Server Operating Systems
pagenum: 9-23; title: Mobile Operating Systems
pagenum: 9-23; title: Android
pagenum: 9-24; title: iOS
pagenum: 9-25; title: Windows (Mobile Edition)
pagenum: 9-25; title: Tech Feature 9-3: Mobile versus Desktop Operating Systems
pagenum: 9-25; title: Summary
pagenum: 9-27; title: Student Assignments: Study Guide · Key Terms · Checkpoint · Problem Solving · How To: Your Turn · Internet Research · Critical Thinking
pagenum: 9-28; label: Module 10
title: Communicating Digital Content: Wired and Wireless Networks and Devices
pagenum: 10-1; title: Communications
pagenum: 10-2; title: Networks
pagenum: 10-3; title: LANs, MANs, WANs, and PANs
pagenum: 10-4; title: Network Architectures
pagenum: 10-6; title: Communications Software
pagenum: 10-8; title: Tech Feature 10-1: Mobile Communications
pagenum: 10-8; title: Network Communications Standards and Protocols
pagenum: 10-10; title: Ethernet
pagenum: 10-10; title: Token Ring
pagenum: 10-10; title: TCP/IP
pagenum: 10-11; title: Wi-Fi
pagenum: 10-11; title: LTE
pagenum: 10-12; title: Tech Feature 10-2: Bluetooth
pagenum: 10-13; title: UWB
pagenum: 10-14; title: IrDA
pagenum: 10-15; title: RFID
pagenum: 10-15; title: NFC
pagenum: 10-16; title: Communications Lines
pagenum: 10-16; title: Cable
pagenum: 10-16; title: DSL
pagenum: 10-17; title: FTTP
pagenum: 10-17; title: T-Carrier
pagenum: 10-18; title: ATM
pagenum: 10-18; title: Communications Devices
pagenum: 10-18; title: Digital Modems: Cable, DSL, and ISDN
pagenum: 10-18; title: Wireless Modems
pagenum: 10-19; title: Wireless Access Points
pagenum: 10-20; title: Routers
pagenum: 10-21; title: Network Cards
pagenum: 10-22; title: Hubs and Switches
pagenum: 10-23; title: Home Networks
pagenum: 10-24; title: Tech Feature 10-3: Planning and Designing Your Home Network
pagenum: 10-24; title: Transmission Media
pagenum: 10-26; title: Physical Transmission Media
pagenum: 10-27; title: Twisted-Pair Cable
pagenum: 10-27; title: Coaxial Cable
pagenum: 10-28; title: Fiber-Optic Cable
pagenum: 10-28; title: Wireless Transmission Media
pagenum: 10-28; title: Infrared
pagenum: 10-29; title: Broadcast Radio
pagenum: 10-29; title: Cellular Radio
pagenum: 10-30; title: Microwaves
pagenum: 10-31; title: Communications Satellite
pagenum: 10-32; title: Summary
pagenum: 10-33; title: Student Assignments: Study Guide · Key Terms · Checkpoint · Problem Solving · How To: Your Turn · Internet Research · Critical Thinking
pagenum: 10-34; label: Module 11
title: Building Solutions: Database, System, and Application Development Tools
pagenum: 11-1; title: Databases, Data, and Information
pagenum: 11-2; title: The Hierarchy of Data
pagenum: 11-3; title: File Maintenance
pagenum: 11-5; title: Validating Data
pagenum: 11-6; title: File Processing Systems and Databases
pagenum: 11-7; title: File Processing Systems
pagenum: 11-8; title: The Database Approach
pagenum: 11-8; title: Tech Feature 11-1: Web Databases
pagenum: 11-10; title: Types of Databases
pagenum: 11-12; title: Tech Feature 11-2: Big Data
pagenum: 11-12; title: Database Management Systems
pagenum: 11-14; title: Data Dictionary
pagenum: 11-14; title: File Retrieval and Maintenance
pagenum: 11-14; title: Data Security
pagenum: 11-16; title: Backup and Recovery
pagenum: 11-17; title: Tech Feature 11-3: Forensic Databases
pagenum: 11-18; title: System Development
pagenum: 11-19; title: System Development Guidelines
pagenum: 11-20; title: Who Participates in System Development?
pagenum: 11-20; title: Project Management
pagenum: 11-20; title: Feasibility Assessment
pagenum: 11-21; title: Documentation
pagenum: 11-22; title: Data and Information Gathering Techniques
pagenum: 11-23; title: Planning Phase
pagenum: 11-24; title: Analysis Phase
pagenum: 11-25; title: Design Phase
pagenum: 11-26; title: Implementation Phase
pagenum: 11-28; title: Support and Security Phase
pagenum: 11-30; title: Application Development Languages and Tools
pagenum: 11-31; title: Procedural Languages
pagenum: 11-31; title: Object-Oriented Programming Languages and Development Tools
pagenum: 11-32; title: Other Languages and Application Development Tools
pagenum: 11-35; title: Web Development
pagenum: 11-37; title: Tech Feature 11-4: Web Application Development
pagenum: 11-39; title: Summary
pagenum: 11-40; title: Student Assignments: Study Guide · Key Terms · Checkpoint · Problem Solving · How To: Your Turn · Internet Research · Critical Thinking
pagenum: 11-41; label: Module 12
title: Working in the Enterprise: Systems, Certifications, and Careers
pagenum: 12-1; title: The Technology Industry
pagenum: 12-2; title: Information Systems in the Enterprise
pagenum: 12-3; title: Functional Units
pagenum: 12-3; title: Enterprise Resource Planning
pagenum: 12-4; title: Document Management Systems
pagenum: 12-5; title: Content Management Systems
pagenum: 12-5; title: Other Enterprise-Wide Information Systems
pagenum: 12-6; title: Tech Feature 12-1: Information Literacy
pagenum: 12-9; title: Technology Careers
pagenum: 12-10; title: General Business and Government Organizations and Their IT Departments
pagenum: 12-10; title: Technology Equipment
pagenum: 12-12; title: Software and Apps
pagenum: 12-12; title: Technology Service and Repair
pagenum: 12-13; title: Technology Sales
pagenum: 12-13; title: Technology Education, Training, and Support
pagenum: 12-14; title: IT Consulting
pagenum: 12-14; title: Putting It All Together — Job Titles and Descriptions
pagenum: 12-15; title: Tech Feature 12-2: Mobile App Development
pagenum: 12-17; title: Technology Certifications
pagenum: 12-19; title: Application Software Certifications
pagenum: 12-19; title: Data Analysis and Database Certifications
pagenum: 12-19; title: Hardware Certifications
pagenum: 12-20; title: Networking Certifications
pagenum: 12-20; title: Operating System Certifications
pagenum: 12-20; title: Programmer/Developer Certifications
pagenum: 12-21; title: Security Certifications
pagenum: 12-21; title: Tech Feature 12-3: Drones
pagenum: 12-22; title: Job Searching and Career Planning
pagenum: 12-23; title: Creating a Professional Online Presence
pagenum: 12-24; title: Summary
pagenum: 12-25; title: Student Assignments: Study Guide · Key Terms · Checkpoint · Problem Solving · How To: Your Turn · Internet Research · Critical Thinking
pagenum: 12-26; title: Focus On: Web Development
pagenum: FO-1; title: Appendix A: Technology Acronyms
pagenum: APP-1; title: Appendix B: Troubleshooting Computer and Mobile Device Problems
pagenum: APP-5; title: Index
pagenum: IND-1