Trends and Factors

• What 3 trends do you see in computer evolution? AND Why?

Along with computer evolution comes three trends: smaller sizes, faster processing, and better graphics. Smaller sizes are better so they can fit in your pocket, for easier access. Faster processing so your computer doesn't lag and slow down, easier to use. Better graphics so games and videos can be viewed in HD with clear resolutions.

• Name 3 factors that drive technological innovation?

Three factors that drive technological innovation are customer satisfactions, desire for growth and knowledge, and demand for increased profits.

True or False

1. The first computer programmer was a women: true

Ada Lovelace is referred to as the first computer programmer and she was a mathematician. 1815-1852 lived in England

2. The first computer was built in 1975: false

The first computer was built in 1910 by Henry and Charles Babbage, Charles was Henry's son

3. Apple made the world's first user friendly personal computer: true

Apple 2 was first user friendly computer built by Steve Wozniak

4. Binary numbers are counted by two's: false

Binary numbers are 1's and 0's, started in 1679 by Gottfried Leibniz; is the simplest positional number system

5. A notebook computer is the same as a laptop computer: true

Basic purpose and make up are the same: portable, small

6. Computers come in only three sizes; desktop, notebook, tablet: false

Come in four sizes: desktop, notebook/laptop, tablet, phone

7. All PC's use the Microsoft Windows operating system: false

Unix, OS X, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Eclipse

8. People with a lot of data often own their own mainframe computer: false

Mainframe computers are used by corporate and government organizations, really big, store and process bulk data

9. Most modern supercomputers are made up of clusters of computers: true

Supercomputers can process data faster than mainframe computers, use a lot of power

What is POIT

POIT is the acronym for Principles of Information Technology. Information Technology, IT, is the use of computers and such equipment to store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data. Information Technology is the wider subject of telecommunications, POIT gives us only the important aspects of IT. In this program, we will learn the basics of IT and the basics of a computer. Eventually we will search for career opportunities in the IT area.

I look forward to exploring the hardware and software components of technology. I think this will provide a very large and helpful overview of technology. I also hope to learn how to fully utilize and understand separate hardware and software components. POIT and AOIT will help me in the technology world with its job shadowing opportunities, mock interviews, certification tests, and simple lessons. POIT will be a good learning program for me because I like to learn about technology.