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Computers: Tools for an Information Age
Chapter 1

Objectives
Describe the three fundamental characteristics of computers
Describe at least four areas of society in which computers are used
Identify the basic components of a computer system: input, processing, output, and storage
List some common input, output, and storage media
Distinguish data from information
Describe the significance of networking
Explain the significance of the Internet
Explain the various classifications of computers

Contents
Information Age
Computer Literacy
Where Computers Are Used
Comp...