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1. Describe the function of and point out the following components of a personal computer.

CPU



 

Memory (RAM)

   


 

Motherboard

   


 

Hard Drive

   


 

External Drive

   


 

Internal Drive

   


 

USB

   


 

Optical Drive

   


 

Input Devices

   


 

Monitor

   



 

Keyboard

   



 

Printer

   



 

Mouse

   



 

Modem / Network Card

   



 

Digital Camera

   



 

Scanner

   

 


2. Describe the proper handling and storage techniques of disks, CDs, CDRs, DVDs,

Flash / USB drives, and other equivalent optical media devices.

   


3. Explain the difference between read-only, write once, and write-rewrite media.

What are some examples?

   

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4. Determine the following on a computer system.

  • Processor Speed
  • Storage capacity of the Hard Drive
  • Memory capacity (RAM)

   

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5. What are the advantages of increasing processor speed, hard drive storage capacity and RAM on a computer.

   

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6. List two different types of printers and explain the uses and advantages of each type.

   

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7. Explain how each of the following elements helps protect a computer system.

Backup of personal files

   

. Whole system image backup

   

Surge Protector

   

. Internet Safety Hardware and Software

   

Why is computer safety so important!

   

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8.  Write a 250-word essay or give a three-minute oral report about the history of computers. Include prominent events and personalities that are significant to the development of the computer, both hardware and software. This report should focus on the development of the personal computer, not the internet or other accessory functions related to computing.

   

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9.  Spend one week charting the time you spend on a computer. List what time was spent on schoolwork, gaming, online, etc. At the end of the week, evaluate with your counselor, family, or group leader how your management of computer time relates to the Bible’s instructions on stewardship of our time and resources (Romans 14:12; Psalms 31:15; Ecclesiastes 31:1-8; Ephesians 5:15-16).

   

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10.  Dialogue with a long-term computer user about the advantages/disadvantages of Macs and PCs. Some questions you should ask include:

What operating system does each use? What are some advantages of that OS?

   


What compatibility issues do these two types of computers have in relation to data sharing and program installation?

   


What type of industries / careers tend to use each type of computer system?

   

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Did you learn anything?

How can it be made easier for other pathfinders and youth?

   



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