Pengantar Teknologi Informasi: Chapter 3

Dicky Almoedir Pitra (1701316292)

Student Assignments 4: Pages 180-181 of textbook Discovering Computer

Lecturer: Tri Djoko Wahjono, Ir, M.Sc

1. What are the four categories of application software?

Application software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks. The major categories of application software are business software; graphics and multimedia software; home, personal, and educational software; and communications software.

2. What are the seven forms through which software is available?

Application software is available in a variety of forms. Packaged software is mass-produced, copyrighted retail software that meets the needs of a variety of users. Custom software performs functions specific to a business or industry. A web application is a Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet. Open source software is provided for use, modification, and redistribution. Shareware is a copyrighted software that is distributed free for a trial period. Freeware is copyrighted software provided at no cost by an individual or a company that retains all rights to the software. Public-domain software is free software donated for public use and has no copyright restrictions.

Pengantar Teknologi Informasi: Chapter 3

Dicky Almoedir Pitra (1701316292)

Student Assignments 3: Pages 183-184 of textbook Discovering Computers

Lecturer: Tri Djoko Wahjono, Ir, M.Sc

1.   True/False Mark T for True and F for False

FALSE     1. The categories of application software are mutually exclusive. (142)

FALSE    2. Public-domain software is available to the public for a fee. (143)

FALSE    3. To click a button on the screen requires moving the pointer to the button and then pressing and holding down a button on the mouse (usually the right mouse button). (144)

TRUE     4. A dialog box is a window that provides information, presents available options, or requests a response. (145)

TRUE     5. A font is a name assigned to a specific design of characters. (149)

TRUE     6. In a spreadsheet program, a function is a predefined formula that performs common calculations such as adding the values in a group of cells or generating a value such as the time or date. (151)

TRUE     7. Computer-aided design (CAD) software is a sophisticated type of application software that assists a professional user in creating engineering, architectural, and scientific designs. (160)

FALSE    8. Image stitching is the process of adjusting or enhancing image colors and/or adding special effects such as shadows and glows. (161)

Pengantar Teknologi Informasi: Chapter 2

Dicky Almoedir Pitra (1701316292)

Student Assignments 3: Pages 112-113 of textbook Discovering Computers

Lecturer: Tri Djoko Wahjono, Ir, M.Sc

1. How did the Internet evolve?

The internet, also called the Net, is a worldwide collection of networks that links millions of business, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals. The Internet has its roots in a networking project started by the Pentagon’s Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), an agency of the US Department of Defense. ARPA’s goal was to build a network that allowed scientists at different locations to share information and work together on military and scientific projects and could function even if part of the network were disabled or destroyed by a disaster such as a nuclear attack. The network called ARPANET, became functional in September 1969, linking scientific and academic researchers across the United States.

As researchers and others realized the great benefit of using ARPANET to share data and information, ARPANET underwent phenomenal growth. By 1984, ARPANET had more than 1000 individual computers linked as hosts. Today more than 550 million hosts connect to the internet.

Some organizations connected entire networks to ARPANET to take advantage of its high-speed communications. In 1986, the National Science Foundation (NSF) connected its huge network of five supercomputer centers, called NSFnet, to ARPANET. This configuration of complex networks and hosts became known as the internet. 

Pengantar Teknologi Informasi: Chapter 1

Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers

Student Assignments 2: page 42

lecture : Tri Djoko Wahjono, Ir, M.Sc

Why Is Computer Literacy Vital in Today’s World? 

Computer literacy is important and essential in today's world as much of the world relies on computers for doing the day-to-day activities. Computer literacy is the knowledge and the ability to use the computers and technology efficiently. The goal of every computer literate person is to be able to use and learn the computer programs without much help. As computers become more a part of everyday life, many people believe that computer literacy is vital to success.

What Is a Computer, and What Is the Relationship between Data and Information?

A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data, process the data according to specified rules, produce results, and store the results for future use. The relationship that lies between data and information is a solid one. Data is termed as raw facts such as phone numbers or addresses, while on the other hand information is the actual organization of these raw facts in a meaningful manner. This information may be in the form of a well-organized report or table and but not always be meaningful to everyone. Data is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video. Information conveys meaning and is useful to people.

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Assignment 1 from Bapak Tri Djoko Wahjono

Nama : Dicky Almoedir Pitra 

Kelas : 01PCT

FEP Bina Nusantara University VS Ospek

Hello, blog readers! Nama saya Dicky Almoedir Pitra. Saya mahasiswa baru di Bina Nusantara University, saya mengambil jurusan TI global class. Di kesempatan kali ini saya akan membahas apa itu FEP di Binus University? Dan gunanya FEP bagi mahasiswa baru. FEP itu singkatan dari Freshmen Enrichment Program. FEP itu sendiri terbagi menjadi tiga bagian yaitu, General Orientation (GO),  Academic Orientation (AO), dan Campus Life Orientation. Di FEP itu sendiri ada yang namanya Buddy Coordinator (BC) adalah senior-senior kami yang baik hati dan sebutan Buddy untuk mahasiswa baru.

My experiences on Learning English in Pre-University program

Hello, blog readers! I have many experiences on Learning English in Pre-University program. Let me tell you in this newest post.

The first day I attend the class, there is only one person that I know is Williem. You know why? Because He is my roommate in BINUS Square, therefore I know him. It does not make me awkward. The lecturer who taught us was Mr. Alex John, and he is humorous. He asked us to make five groups, one group consists of 4 people. From the group, he asked us to know each other. Therefore, I made friends. So, I enjoyed that class.

Day by day we have been through, we have known each other. We have many jokes to share, we always laughing together in the class in other to not feeling sleepy. In the class, we have a mascot, I don’t want share his name. He always makes us laughing by what he does. He is very funny.  One of the reasons that can make us comfortable in the class is Mr. Chandra, he has different ways to teach. Sometime he started the class by gave us a game that related with the lesson.

This is the last week of my Pre-University program. In this Thursday, 11th July 2013, we are going to have Pre-University Closing Ceremony. In that ceremony every class have to performance. That will be exciting day. I will miss every moment on Learning English in Pre-University program.

That's all and enjoy it all :D