Mastering computing

Author(s)

• Buchanan, William

Bibliographic Information

Mastering computing

William Buchanan

（Palgrave master series）

Palgrave Macmillan, 2002

Note

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Computing is an area which continues to grow each year. This book covers the main areas of computing, including programming, computer hardware, operating systems, the Internet, data communications and networking. It uses practical examples to show basic concepts, is packed full of diagrams showing important principles, and contains multiple-choice questions to test knowledge and understanding. The book uses a readable style, and is aimed at students studying for Advanced GNVQ, A-level, HND and BSc courses.

Table of Contents

Introduction.- Applications and Effects.- Systems Development.- Data Representation in Computers.- Hardware.- Peripherals.- System Software.- Programming Concepts.- Files and Databases.- Data Communication and Networking.- The Internet, Intranet and the WWW.- Software Engineering.- Viruses and Security.

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BA63222215
• ISBN:
  • 0333748069
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Basingstoke
• Pages/Volumes: x, 442 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • DC21 : 004
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Computer science
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA53428917