DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY SCAVENGER HUNT

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and answers when you are done.

Part 1: Types of Computers

1. List and very briefly describe each of the 10 types of computers listed here--
www.computer.howstuffworks.com Use point-form. Do not copy the text from online,
put it into your own words and remember the KISS rule—
Keep
It
Simple
Student

PART 2: How PCs Work

Go to http://computer.howstuffworks.com/pc1.htm
1. What does PC stand for? What does "General Purpose" mean? Give examples.

2. Describe these main components of a typical desktop computer. For any acronyms (short forms)
also tell what they stand for.

a. CPU
b. RAM
c. ROM
d. BIOS
e. Motherboard
f. Hard Disk
g. Operating System
h. Sound Card
i. Graphics Card

Part 3: Connecting Devices

Go to http://computer.howstuffworks.com/pc2.htm and, if needed, search other sites to find the following

information--

To connect devices to your computer, the following are used. Set up a 3-column table to organize the
following info. In Column A key the term, in column B explain the purpose and in column C insert a picture
of this device.
1. Parallel Port
2. Serial Port
3. USB Port (and tell what is stands for).
4. Firewire

Part 4: Hardware and Software Go to http://www.factmonster.com

1. What is hardware? Give specific examples.

2. What is software?
3. What are the 2 types of software? Give specific examples of each.