Assignment: Introduction to Information Technology
i. What is Digital literacy?
ii. What Is the definition of a Computer?
iii. Are data and information synonymous? Explain why.
iv. What are the steps of the Information Processing Cycle?
v. Define hardware and software?
vi. A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as hardware. These components include input devices, output devices, a system unit, storage devices, and communications devices. Briefly explain each component and mention some examples:
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a) Input Device:
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b) Output Device:
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c) System Unit:
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d) Storage Device:
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e) Communication Device:
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vii. What are some common components inside the system unit?
viii. Mention Some Storage types.
ix. What are the Categories of Computers?
x. What are the Categories of Users?
xi. Define a program, or software.
xii. System software consists of two primary types of programs. Mention each and explain.
xiii. Define an Operating System and mention some examples.
xiv. What does the Operating System do?
xv. Define Application Software.
xvi. Organize software and apps by categories:
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Types of programs (software) and Apps
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xvii. Mention the software included in the Productivity / business Tool category (see previous question).
xviii. What is a software suite? Give a couple of examples.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.