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Computer Components
Computer Components
Computer Components
Or Its Whats On the Inside That Counts
Use the Computer Components Powerpoint presentation to learn more about how
computers work, what is on the inside and what to look for if you are upgrading and
buying a new computer.
You should view the entire presentation, answering questions as you go. Go to Slide
Show at the top of the screen and select View Show (or use the short cut button at the
bottom.) If you need to review questions or find specific information, go to View at the
top of the page and select Slide Sorter (or use the short cut button), and find the specific
slide you need. Double click on that to enlarge it. Use the Page Up/Page Down buttons
on your keyboard to navigate.
When you are done with the Powerpoint presentation, move your cursor to the bottom
left corner of the screen. You will see a small triangle. Click on it and select End Show.
Then carefully eject the CD and put it in the case. Log off.
INPUT (9 pts.)
7. If the computer isnt working you should check the ________________________.
8. What helps keep the computer from overheating? _____________________
9. What might be the problem if you have to always reset the time and date on your
computer? _____________________________________________
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10. Name one common input device? _________________________________
11. What does USB stand for? ____________________________________________
12. What is the fastest USB port? _______________________
13. Openings on the back of a computer are called ____________.
14. Draw a sketch of a network port. 15. What does the mouse plug
look like? Draw it.
PROCESSING (6 pts.)
15. Another name for the main circuit board is _______________________________.
16. CPU stands for _______________________________________________________
17. One of the most common brands of processors is made by _____________________.
18. How is the speed of a processor measured? (the answer is NOT MHz or GHz)
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19. MHz is the abbreviation for _____________________________.
20. Newer machines are measured in GHz. What does GHz stand for? _______________
STORAGE (7 pts.)
21. What is the difference between RAM and ROM?
RAM is ___________________________________________________________
ROM is ___________________________________________________________
22. What is the recommended amount of HD storage space? _______________________
23. What is the purpose of disc cache? ________________________________________
24. What part of the computer is about to become extinct? ________________________
25. Where do you plug a flash drive into a computer? __________________________
26. CD-ROM stands for _______________________________________________
OUTPUT (3 pts.)
27. When you buy a new monitor, what three things should you look for?
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28. Three examples of computer output devices are
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29. What are the two key things to look for in a printer? __________________________
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36. Keyboard shortcut keys make tasks faster. What do these keyboard commands do?
(HINT: Open XP Word and search under the pull-down menus)
Ctrl + X _____________________________
Ctrl + C _____________________________
Ctrl + V _____________________________
Ctrl + S _____________________________
Ctrl + A _____________________________
Ctrl + P _____________________________
Ctrl + Z _____________________________
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Shopping
Compare computers from two different websites/stores. What features would you look
for? What is the cost? (possible sites include www.gateway.com, www.dell.com,
www.bestbuy.com)
Computer A Computer B
Vendor (store/site)
Make/Model
Processor+speed
Memory (RAM)
Hard drive (type
and size)
Drives included
(CD/DVD)
Monitor included?
Size?
Cost
Comments:
Which computer is the best value for the money? Which one would you decide to buy?
How would you decide which one to buy? Answer these questions in complete sentences.
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