Whether you are entering a computer-related field or brushing up on computer skills, this book will help you succeed. Research indicates that job growth in computer-related careers is expected to continue into the next decade. Information provided in this book will improve your skill set and provide great learning opportunities in areas that include help desk technicians, web developers, programmers, database developers, systems analysts, and software developers. This book introduces computer concepts, including fundamental functions and operations of the computer.  

Topics discussed in this book include identification of hardware components, basic computer operations, security issues, and use of software applications. Upon completion, students should be able to understand concepts used for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and/or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems in specialties such as database services, security, business intelligence, healthcare informatics and others depending on the technical path selected after completion.  

Not only does this book introduce computer concepts, but it also discusses topics and information used to solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, and network systems. Briefly discussed in this book are topics related to programming, software development, information security, and other emerging technologies used in the study and operations of the computer. 

Using this book will aid instructors with course work that teaches the development of a student’s ability to demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers and use the computer to solve problems.