Information Technology Notes by Yg Kiccha
Information Technology Notes by Yg Kiccha
Information
Technology
(Computer)
Notes
A Crisp & Comprehensive
Short Notes
Features:
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1. History of Computer 3
2. Generations of Computer 4
3. Types of Computers 5
4. Hardware 6
5. Software 9
6. Data Communication 10
7. Network 11
8. Internet 12
9. Computer Hacking 14
Charles Babbage Difference Engine (1822) 1st person to conceive automatic calculator.
Analytical Engine (1837) Father of Computer
John Vincent Atanasoff& Atanasoff-Berry computer 1st automatic electronic digital computer
Clifford E. Berry (ABC) (but it was unprogrammable)
J. Presper Eskert & ENIAC (Electronic Numerical 1st programmable electronic digital
John Mauchly Integrator & Calculator) 1946 computer
John Van Newman EDVAC (Electronic Discrete Used binary numbers & stored-program for
Variable Computer) 1949 first time
Based on utility –
1) General purpose computer- Desktop computers and laptops.
Motherboard (=System Board)- Main printed circuit board that carries CPU chip, ROM, RAM, BIOS chip,
etc. It is the backbone of computer. It serves as platform to connect all components of computer (viz; CPU,
sound card, video card, Graphics card, optical drives, hard drives, memory, other ports, etc.)
Monitors –
(i) Cathode-Ray Tube (CRT) - The CRT display is made up of small picture elements called
pixels.(Smaller the pixels, the better the image clarity/resolution. CRT tube creates an image on the
screen using a beam of electrons.
(ii) Flat- Panel Display -2 types:
a) Emissive displays- Converts electrical energy into light. Ex; LED
b) Non-emissive displays- Use optical effects to convert sunlight or light from some other source
into graphics patterns. Ex; LCD
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Monitor - LCD monitors use compact fluorescent tubes to illuminate
and brighten the image on the screen and produce good image quality, resolution and contrast levels.
Light Emitting Diode (LED) Monitor - LED monitors use new backlighting technology to improve
picture quality. The LED monitor is more lifelike and accurate due to the improved contrast ratios and
colour saturation over LCD.
Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) Monitor – This type of monitor made up of some
organic material (containing carbon, like wood, plastic or polymers) that is used to convert the
electric current into light. They are directly used to produce the correct colour and there is no need
for backlight which saves power and space.
Memory Devices
- Stores all instructions and data for CPU.
- Receive data, hold it and deliver according to instruction from Control Unit.
- Two types –
1) Primary Memory – (= Working/main memory of computer)
-Two types – a) ROM & b) RAM
a) ROM (Read Only Memory) –
- Non-volatile memory (retains its information even after power is turned off)
- cannot be altered.
- Information stored on ROM at the time of its manufacture.
- It stores such instructions that are required to start a computer.
Types:
1. Masked ROM (MROM) - The very first ROMs were hard-wired devices that contained a pre-
programmed set of data or instructions. These kinds of ROMs are inexpensive.
2. Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM) - PROM can be modified only once by a user. The user
can buy a blank PROM and enter the desired contents using a PROM programmer.It can be programmed
only once and is not erasable.
3. Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory (EPROM) - The EPROM can be erased by exposing
it to ultra-violet light for up to 40 minutes.
4. Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM) - The EEPROM is
programmed and erased electrically. It can be erased and reprogrammed about ten thousand times. Both
erasing and programming take about 4 to 10 milliseconds.
TYPES EXAMPLES
Semiconductor Memory RAM, ROM
Optical Memory CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, HVD, Blue ray disk
Magnetic Memory Hard disk drive (HDD), Floppy disk drive (FDD)
Flash Memory Pen drive, Memory card
2 Types of Software –
1) System Software-
It is a type of computer program that is designed to run computer’s hardware and application software.
Four Types-
a) Operating System –
-Interface between user, computer hardware & application software.
-After boot program, OS manages all other programs in computer.
-Ex; - Ubuntu, Linux, Unix, Windows (-1, 3.1, 1995, 2000, XP, Vista,7, 8, 8.1, 10), MAC OS,
DOS, etc.
d) Language translators –
-Translates high-level language program into an equivalent machine language program.
- It also detects and reports the error during translation.
Types:
Assembler – It converts assembly language into machine language.
Compiler – It converts the program in a high-level language into low-level language. It translates all at once.
C, C++ use compilers.
Interpreter – It converts the programs in a high-level language to low-level language. It translates line
by line. It gives better error diagnostics than a compiler. Python, BASIC, and Ruby use interpreter.
b) Special Purpose Applications- Ex; audio/video editors, accounting software, air traffic control
software, etc
Transmission media:
1) Guided/Bounded Media:-
a) Twisted pair cable- Used in Digital Subscriber Line, telephone lines, local area networks
b) Coaxial cable- Used in amateur radio or low-loss cable television.
c) Fiber Optics- Used in telecommunication services, such as internet, television and telephones.
2) Unguided Media: -
a) Microwave transmission- Mobile phones, satellite communication
b) Radio wave transmission- Radio, TV
C) Infrared transmission- TV remote control
Types:
LAN MAN WAN
Local Area Network Metropolitan Area Network Wide Area Network
Connects computers within limited Covers geographical area larger Computer network that extends
geographic area such as office than LAN but smaller than WAN. over large geographical area
building, school, residence etc. Ex; city, town. such as state, country, continent.
High bandwidth Moderate bandwidth Low bandwidth
High data transfer speed and rate Moderate speed Low data transfer speed & rate
Lower set up cost Moderate set up cost Higher set up cost
Other types: -
Personal Area Network (PAN) –Connects electronic devices around an individual person. It can cover
a network range of 30 feet (approx. 10 m). It can be constructed by using cables or it may be wireless.
Ex; USB, Printer, Keyboard, Bluetooth, Wireless mouse, etc.
Campus Area Network (CAN) - Computer network of interconnected local area networks. It is larger
than a LAN but smaller than MAN or WAN. It can also stand for Corporate Area Network.
Storage Area Network (SAN) - SAN is a high-speed special-purpose network. It supports data storage,
retrieval, and sharing of data, multiple disk arrays, data migration from one storage device to another and
uses Fibre Channel interconnection technology.
Network Topology: Arrangement of network-
1) Physical Topology- Geometric layout of connected networks.
Types: BUS Topology, Ring topology, Star Topology, Tree topology(Expanded star topology), Mesh
topology, Hybrid topology, etc.
2) Logical/signal Topography-Denotes how signals transmitted from node to node across system
Types: Broadcast topology-No need of instructions. Ex. Broadcast transmission.
Token Passing- Electronic token is passed to each node. When a token is received by the node, the node can
send data on the network. Ex; Token Ring and Fibre Distributed Data Interface (FDDI).
Some Terms:
Server- Main computer that manages resources to another computer to a network.
Nodes- Connection point where either data transmission ends or redistribution starts.
Protocol- Set of guidelines for exchanging data over a computer network.
Terminal- A computer equipment at the end of link.
Dumb terminal-Display & input devices which doesn’t process data & input. Ex; Keyboard, Monitor.
Intelligent terminal- Able to process data & input. Ex; CPU.
APPLICATION
PRESENTATION
SESSION
TRANSPORT
NETWORK
DATA LINK
PHYSICAL
2. Internet Layer: Three different protocols- (IP) Internet Protocol, (ARP) Address Resolution
Protocol, (ICMP) Internet Control Message Protocol.
3. Host to Host Layer: Two main protocols – (TCP) Another integral part and (UDP) User Datagram
Protocol.
4. Application Layer: Multiple protocols are present in this layer like (HTTP) Hypertext Transfer
Protocol, (NTP) Network Time Protocol, (TELNET) Telecommunication Network, (FTP) File
Transfer Protocol etc.
Various malwares: -
Adware - Software designed to display advertisements on the computer screens.
Spyware- Software that is installed with or without your permission. It collects user’s information,
browsing habits, etc. Ex; CoolWebSearch, Gator, Zlob
Worms- Self-replicating software program which affects the functions of software and hardware
programs. Ex; ILOVEYOU, MSBlast, Stuxnet, Code Red
Ransomware - Malware program that infects and takes control of a system. It infects a computer with the
intention of extorting money from its owner. Ex; WannaCry, Locky, Petya
Trojanhorse –Malware that presents itself as legitimate software but take control your computer. It may
perform actions on a computer that is genuine but will install malware actions. Ex; CryptoLocker
Types of Hackers –
Ethical Hacker (White hat): Security hacker who gains access to systems with view to fix the
identified weaknesses.
Cracker (Black hat): Hacker who gains unauthorised access to computer system to steal data, transfer
fund, violate privacy right, etc.
Grey Hat: (Between White & Black hat)Who breaks into computer system without authority with a
view to identify weaknesses.
Recent malwares – EventBot, ShadowPad, Shopper, Pegasus, BlackRock Android malware, etc.
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