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Computers and Information Processing for Business
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Computers and Information Processing for Business

by Sergio S. Ribeiro
October 2020
Beginner
154 pages
3h 2m
English
Business Expert Press
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CHAPTER 1

Let’s Get Started

Learning Objectives

Discuss computers and society today

Reflect on the presence and impact of technology in our lives

Understand the importance of learning about computer

What is your computer make and model? How do you use it? How many things do you do using your computer? How many hours do you spend on your computer every day? Are you happy with your computer, or do you think that it is time to get another one?

According to Webster, a computer is a programmable usually electronic device that can store, retrieve, and process data (Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary 2020).

My first contact with a computer was some years ago, and I was around ten years old at that time. I remember to be amazed by that machine. ...

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ISBN: 9781952538612