计算机英语 教学课件 作者 杨芸 主编 杨 蕾 李连弟 副主编 1.pptVIP

unit one Information Systems Information Systems An information system has five parts：people，procedures，software，hardware，and data. When you think of a microcomputer，perhaps you think of just the equipment itself. That is，you think of the monitor or the keyboard. There is more to it than that. The way to think about a microcomputer is as part of an information system. An information system has five parts： people，procedures，software，hardware，and data （1）People：It is easy to overlook people as one of the five parts of a microcomputer system. Yet that is what microcomputers are all about—making people，and users like yourself，more productive. （2）Procedures：Procedures are rules or guidelines for people to follow when using software，hardware，and data. Typically，these procedures are documented in the manuals in manufactures which provide with their products. （3）Software：Software is another name for a program. A program consists of the step-by-step instructions that tell the computer how to do its work. The purpose of software is to convert data（unprocessed facts）into information（processed facts）. （4）Hardware：The hardware consists of the equipment：keyboard，mouse，monitor，system unit，and other devices. It actually processes the data to create information. （5）Data：Data consists of the raw，unprocessed fact，including text，numbers，images，and sounds. Examples of raw facts are the hours you work and your pay rate. After data is processed through the computer，it is usually called information. An example of such information is the total wages owed you for a week’s work. In large computer systems，there are specialists who deal with writing procedures，developing software，and capturing data. In microcomputer systems，however，end users often perform these operations. To be a competent end user，you must understand the essentials of information technology（IT），including software，hardware，and data. Although easy to overlook，people are surel