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Chapter 1 Computer Hardware Startup
Figure 1-1.Units/devices of a computer system
Arithmetic-Logic Unit
Memory Types by Physical Characteristics
Memory Types by Function
Secondary Storage
Magnetic Ink Character Readers
Floppy Disk Drive Units
Input/Output (I/O) Channels
Modems
Working with Hardware
Figure 1-9.Boards within the microcomputer system unit and their locations
Microprocessor Chips
Specialized Processors
Figure 1-13.Monitor controls, switches, and indicators
Keyboards
Figure 1-17.Special function keys
Disks and Disk Drives
Figure 1-18.Floppy disks/diskettes used on microcomputers
Figure 1-21.Internal hard disk drive mounted on disk drive chassis
Printers
Figure 1-23.Dot matrix printer showing operating control panel
Accessories and Other Hardware
Using Documentation
Help Aides
Inspecting the Components
Connecting the Monitor
Connecting the Printer
Preparing the Computer for Shipment
Chapter 2 Computer Center Operations
Computer Output
Console Operations
Computer Diagnostics
Displaying Job Status
Cancelling a Job
Shift Operations
Job Monitoring
Library Functions
Reciept of Magnetic Media
External Labels
Identification Label
Internal Labels
Shipment of Media
Magnetic Tape
Care and Handling of Magnetic Disks
Cleaning and Recertifying Magnetic Tape
Figure 2-12.Tape cleaner/certifier
Maintaining Magnetic Media
Degaussing Magnetic Media
Releasing (Scratching) Magnetic Media
Library Environment
Management of Classified Media and Materials
Performing Security Functions
Using Remote Terminals
Tape Retention
Directories
Backing Up Files
Care, Handling, and Protection of Diskettes
System Care and Operator/User Maintenance
Loading and Unloading Tapes
Figure 2-21.Tractor and tension control adjustments
Figure 2-22.Using the ribbon shield for alignment
Reduce File Fragmentation
Table 2-1.Checklist for Identifying Problems
Chapter 3 Data Management
Computer System Software
Assembly Languages
Operating System
Working with Users
Using Software Packages
Word Processing Packages
Special Features
Understanding Spreadsheets
Interacting with Spreadsheet Software
Database Packages
Understanding Database Software
Figure 3-7.Example of a list database structure
Figure 3-10.Example of a relational database structure
Desktop Publishing Packages
Desktop Publishing Layout
Keyboard Enhancement Utilities
Desktop Organizer Utilities
Utilities of the Future
Determine System Hardware Requirements
Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Schema
Subschemas
Data Manipulation Languages (DMLs)
Schema/Subschema Data Conversion
Schema and Storage Schema
Logical Structure of a Database Management System
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