CIW - Computer Interaction in the World {OVERVIEW}

Computer Interaction in the World

List of Lessons

In this module, we will study the following topics:

Data Representation

• • • Examine how data is represented on computers and the logic associated with processing the data.

Troubleshooting Hardware and Software

• • • Discuss strategies to troubleshoot hardware and software problems.

Take a Look at Embedded Systems

• • • Understand hardware and software in embedded systems. 

When Humans and Computers Interact

• • • Distinguish between human and machine intelligence. 

Module Objectives

• Understand how data is represented on computers.
• Apply strategies to troubleshoot problems you may encounter with hardware or software.
• Describe embedded systems in your everyday life.
• Determine the best type of intelligence between humans and machines.

Key Terms

Data representation: the form in which data is stored, processed, and transmitted.

Binary System:  a way of representing information using only two options.

Software: a set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it. Examples of software include web browsers, games, and word processors.

Hardware: any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or mouse. It also includes all of the computer's internal parts.

Embedded system: a computer system dedicated to performing a specific task or set of tasks as part of a larger system.

Troubleshooting: the process of figuring out how to solve a computer problem.

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