WFA TechnologyAssignment #1

Computer Components

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Directions: Go to

Click on “Lesson 2 Four Components” and answer the following questions:

  1. What are the 4 components of computers?

a.

b.

c.

d.

  1. What is the hardware on a computer?
  1. Define Software:
  1. What does the microprocessor do?

Click on “Lesson 3 How Computers get input” and answer the following questions:

  1. Define Input-
  1. Give two examples of input devices?

Click on “Lesson 4 How computers store information and answer the following questions:

  1. Define RAM-
  1. Define ROM –
  2. Which of the memory is automatically erased when the power is turned off?
  1. Define Hard Drive-

Click on “Lesson 6 How Computers Deliver information” and answer the following questions:

  1. Define output-
  1. Give two examples of output:

Input


Enter Data / Processing

CPU
Manipulate Data / Output


"View" Processed Data

WFA TechnologyAssignment #2

Computer Drawing

Directions: Open Microsoft Word. Using the Shapes (Click Insert – Shapes) in Microsoft Word create the following computer drawing. Label each part of the computer with what it is and whether it is Input, Storage, Output, or Processing. Use the arrow shape to point to each part. See how I started the example. Do not copy mine exactly. Different computers look differently.

You must include & label:

Monitor

CPU

CD Drive

Mouse

Speaker

Keyboard

USB Port

WFA TechnologyAssignment #3

Operating Systems Overview

Directions: Go to Click through the 6 slides and answer the following questions:

  1. What does the operating system do?
  1. What is booting up?
  1. During the booting up process what does the computer do?
  1. Without an operating system a computer is ______.
  1. The 3 operating systems for computers are:
  1. What is Graphical User Interface or GUI?

Macintosh GUIWindows GUILinux GUI

  1. What operating system comes preloaded on most new computers?
  1. What is the most recent version of Windows called?
  1. Who created the Mac OS line of operating systems?
  1. Why do so many people go with the Windows operating systems instead of Mac?
  1. What % of people use the Mac operating system?
  1. What is the biggest advantage of Linux?
  1. Who created Linux?
  1. What % of people use the Linux operating system?

WFA TechnologyAssignment #4

Windows/Mac/Linux

(We will fill in #1 and 2 together)

Things PC is good at:Things Mac is good at:

1. ______1. ______

2.______2. ______

Directions: Use the internet to research information on Windows,Macintosh and Linux to answer the questions then fill in the chart on advantages and disadvantages

Microsoft Windows:

  1. Who are the 2 people that started Microsoft?
  1. What year was Microsoft founded?
  1. What version is Microsoft shipping now?

Macintosh:

  1. What 2 people start Macintosh?
  1. What year was Macintosh founded?
  1. What version is Macintosh shipping now?

Linux:

  1. Who founded Linux?
  1. What year was Linux founded?

Directions: Using the websites below and your own internet research fill in the chart on the 3 operating systems. Be prepared to share your answers.

Windows / Macintosh / Linux
Price
Reliability
Security
Support
  1. After researching the 3 operating systems, what system would you purchase and why?

Application Software

Directions: Fill in the blanks explaining what each application software does.

  1. In Microsoft Word you create ______
  1. In Microsoft Excel you create ______
  1. In Microsoft Power Point you create ______
  1. If you need help, a good website:

WFA TechnologyAssignment #5

Operating Systems

Assignment: Using Microsoft Word Create a 1 page advertisement for the operating system you chose. Include pictures, facts, and price. Make your operating system sound EXCITING! This is the one to buy.

Some Advertising Techniques to consider:

Must-have: Suggesting that you must have the product to be happy, popular, or satisfied

Association: Using images (like a cartoon character or the American flag),in the hope you’ll transfer your good feelings about the image to the product.

Call to action: Telling you what to do—“Buy today!” or “Vote now”—removes all doubt about next steps.

Hype: Using words like amazing and incredible make products seem really exciting.

Testimonials and endorsements:

Featuring someone, like a celebrity, saying how the product worked for them can be convincing.

WFA TechnologyAssignment #6

Buying a Computer

Directions: Review the article at on choosing a computer.

Directions: You are buying a new desktop computer. You want the computer to run Windows 8 Home Edition and Microsoft Office 2010 Home & Student. You would like a large flat panel monitor; however, you have a limited budget, and can spend no more than $800 for everything (all hardware and software)

  • Research the cost of your new computer system. Search the web for computer retailers. Most computer retailers sell computers that come with all the necessary hardware, an operating system and additional software already installed.
  • In the Computer Retailer #1 column of the table fill in the specifications for the computer you chose. Repeat this process with computers from two other retailers, entering the specifications in the Computer Retailer #2 and #3 columns.
  • Total the costs you entered in the table for the various items. Is the total cost $800 or less? If not, revisit some of the items.

Suggested computer websites:

Fill in the table with your information. When completed explain in the area below what computer you would purchase & why.

Requirements / Retailer #1
______/ Retailer #2
______/ Retailer #3
______
Windows 8 / Windows 8 / Windows 8 / Windows 8
Office 2010 / Home & Student / Home & Student / Home & Student / Home & Student
Brand of Computer
Processor (brand & speed)
RAM – (Memory amount SDRAM) / Minimum 4GB
Hard drive (size) / Minimum 500GB
Monitor (type & size)
Warranty
Extras
Total System Price