Purchasing a Computer
WebQuest
Directions: You will learn about purchasing a computer. Answer all questions below. There are 25 questions in this activity.
1. Insert a Blank three column footer and save this document in your directory ICT/COMPUTER
folder as Purchasing_a_Computer_1st initial and last name.
(Ex.: Purchasing_a_Computer_JSmith)
2. Hold the Ctrl key and left click the web address to visit the websites.
3. You can key or copy/paste your answer(s).
Use the following website to answer these questions:http://www.jegsworks.com/lessons/lesson12/lesson12-2.htm
1. If you have some specific task(s) in mind, it makes a lot of sense to decide on your ______first!
2. The ______is often not included in the price for a computer system.
3. List 4 hidden costs when purchasing a computer?
4. If you intend to access the ______from you new computer, remember that you'll have to pay for that privilege.
5. A laptop computer is more ______and more delicate in many ways that a standard desktop computer with the same capabilities. A rather odd combination! They are also ______to upgrade.
Use the following website to answer these questions:
http://www.jegsworks.com/lessons/lesson12/lesson12-4.htm
6. So you won't forget something important, make a list of all the things you require of your new system and set ______.
Use the BEST GUESS Recommendation section to answer the following questions.
7. For a laptop, get as much capacity and ______as you can but be careful about the ______.
8. What is the best guess recommendation for a processor?
9. What is the best guess recommendation for minimum open slots and bays?
10. List the suggested amount of RAM from minimum to greatest.
11. List the 3 most common monitor sizes.
12. In software what is recommended for better?
13. What is the best (great) video card for a computer?
14. What sound card is suggested?
15. What is the minimum suggested hard disk size?
16. What is the best printer available for purchase?
17. What is recommended for removable disks?
Use the Where to Buy section to answer the following questions.
18. List 2 advantages of buying a computer from a chain computer store.
19. List 2 disadvantages of buying a computer from a catalog.
20. List 2 advantages of buying a computer directly.
21. List 2 disadvantages of buying a computer from a small computer shop.
Use the conclusions section to answer the following questions.
22. If you are knowledgeable about what you want and can tolerate the shipping waits, order from a ______.
23. If you are new to computers, where should you go to buy computers?
24. When comparing prices, be sure you are not comparing ______to ______.
25. Consider possible expenses like ______and ______.