《计算机专业英语 新版》

1 Your Future and Computer Competency2

1 Your Future and Computer Competency2

End Users and Computer Competency3

Microcomputers4

Four Kinds of Computers4

Superoomputers6

Mainframe Computers6

Minicomputers6

The Five Parts of an Information System7

Software9

Application Software9

System Software10

Hardware11

Input Devices11

The Sytem Unit12

Preface to the Instructor13

Preface13

Secondary Storage13

Output Devices14

Communications Devices14

Connectlvlty15

Data15

A Look at the Future16

Powerful Software16

Powerful Hardware16

Connectivity17

Changing Times17

Key Terms18

Review Questions19

Discussion Questions and Projects20

On The Web:Exercises and Explorations21

Visual Summary22

2 Basic Applications24

General-Purpose Appllcations24

2 Basic Applications24

Menus25

Shortcut Keys25

Tool Bars25

Help26

Dialog Boxes26

Insertion Point26

Scroll Bars26

Edit27

Cut,Copy,and Paste27

Undo27

Save and Print27

Word Processors28

Word Wrap and the Enter Key29

Spelling and Grammar Checkers29

Other Features29

Spreadsheets31

Format31

Formulas and Functions32

Analysis32

Other Features33

Database Managers34

Locate and Display35

Sort35

Data Analysis35

Other Features36

Presentation Graphics36

Content Development Assistance37

Professional Design37

Support Materials37

Other Features37

Personal Information Managers38

Communication Organizer39

Address Book39

Other Features39

Calendar39

Integrated Packages and Software Sultes40

A Look at the Future41

Key Terms42

Review Questions44

Discussion Questions and Projects45

On the Web:Exercises and Explorations47

Visual Summary48

Graphics Programs49

3 Aduanced Applications50

3 Advanced Applications50

Desktop Publishing51

Image Editors51

Illustrations Programs52

Graphics Suites52

Multimedia53

Story Boards54

Authoring Program55

Web Publishing56

Web Site Organization56

Web Pages56

HTML Documents57

Web Authoring Programs57

Groupware58

Prolect Management59

Gantt Charts60

PERT Charts60

Artificial Intelllgence and Virtual Reality61

Robotics61

Knowledge-Based(Expert)Systems62

Virtual Reality64

A Look at the Future65

Key Terms65

Review Questions66

Discussion Questions and Projects68

Visual Summary68

On the Web:Exercises and Explorations69

4 System Software72

4 System Software72

Why Leam About System Software?73

Four Kinds of Programs74

DOS76

Advantages76

Disadvantages77

Microsoft Windows78

Windows78

Windows9580

Windows9881

Windows NT82

Advantages83

OS/283

Macintosh Operating System84

Disadvantages84

Advantages84

Disadvantages85

Unix86

Advantages87

Disadvantages87

A Look at the Future88

Key Terms89

Review Questions89

Discussion Questions90

On the Web:Exercises and Explorations91

Visual Summary92

5 The Processing Unit94

The CPU94

5 Tbe Processing Unit94

Control Unit95

The Arithmetic-Logic Unit95

Regisers96

Memory96

Processing Cycle96

Units of Measure for Capacity98

The Binary System98

Binary Coding Schemes99

The Parity Bit100

The System Unit101

System Board101

Microprocessor Chips102

Memory Chips104

System Clock105

Expansion Slots and Boards106

Bus Lines107

Ports108

A Look at the Future109

Key Terms110

Review Questions111

Discussion Questions and Projects112

On the Web:Exercises and Explorations113

Visual Summary114

6 Input and Output116

Input:Kryboard Versus Direct Entry116

6 Input and Output116

Keyboard Entry117

Keyboards117

Terminals118

Direct Entry119

Pointing Devices119

Scanning Devices121

Voice-Input Devices122

Outpuy:Monitors,Printers,Plotters,Volce123

Monitors123

Standards124

Cathode-Ray Tubes124

Flat-Panel Monitors125

Ink-Jet Printer126

Laser Printer126

Printers126

Dot-Matrix Printer127

Thermal Printer128

Piotten129

Printer Features129

Pen Plotter129

Other Printers129

Direct-Imaging Plotter130

Electrostatic Plotter130

Voice-Output Devices130

Ink-Jet Plotter130

A Look at the Future131

Key Terms132

Review Questions133

Discussion Questions134

On the Web:Exercises and Explorations135

Visual Summary136

7 Secondary Storage138

7 Secondary Storage138

Four Types of Secondary Storage139

Floppy Disks140

The Disk Drive140

How a Disk Drive Works140

The Parts of a Floppy Disk141

Taking Care of Floppy Disks142

Hard Disks142

Intermal Hard Disk143

Hard-Disk Cartridges143

Hard-Disk Packs144

Performance Enhancements145

CD-ROM146

Optical Disks146

CD-R147

Erasable Optical Disks148

DVD148

Magnetic Tape149

Magnetic Tape Streamers149

Magnetic Tape Reels150

A Look at the Future151

Key Terms152

Review Questions152

Discussion Questions and Projects153