HW1a - Computer Concepts Homework
When you don't know how to do something on a computer, you should:
- Open a web browser and use a search engine to look for more information. - Open the software's Help menu and search for keywords that match your question or problem. - Save your work and then experiment with the program to see what it can do. - Ask a friend, classmate, teacher, or other knowledgeable people what to do. - All of the above. ANSWER: All the above
Match the following computer components with the appropriate category:
1. Computer tower = Hardware 2. Monitor = Hardware 3. Windows operating system = Software 4. Keyboard and Mouse = Hardware 5. Firefox internet browser = Software
Computer technology is often divided into the general categories of hardware and software. Fill in the blanks below to identify which is which: ____________is the physical equipment that you can touch with your hands, including the computer tower, monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc... _____________is the virtual (non-physical) code that runs on computers and includes operating systems and other programs.
1. Hardware 2. Software
Computer software is often described as being either "system software" that operates computer hardware at the most basic levels, or "application software" that runs inside of an operating system and performs higher-level functions like word processing, internet browsing, etc... Match the programs below with the appropriate category:
1. Microsoft Windows operating system = system software 2. Google Chrome (internet browser) = application software 3. Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc...) = Application Software 4. Apple Mac OS (operating system) = system software 5. Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc...) = Application Software 6. Apple iOS = System software 7. Android = system software
Computer hardware can be generally divided into the categories of input devices and output devices. Input devices are used by people to tell the computer what to do, and output devices are used by the computer to display information, play sound, print out answers, etc... Match the devices below with the appropriate category:
1. Monitor (Computer Screen) = Output Device 2. Keyboard and Mouse = Input Device 3. Printer = Output Device 4. Speakers = Output Device 5. Microphone = Input Device
When selecting a computer for an avid gamer who wants the best graphics, what piece of hardware from the list below is the most important?
CPU GPU Hard Drive Network card ANSWER: GPU
When you save a file locally (meaning to the computer you are using at that moment), it is automatically available at any other computer you may use in the future.
False
You can name a file or folder anything you want, using any of the characters on the keyboard.
False
If you are selecting a computer for animator who needs fast rendering time, what piece of hardware from the list below is the most important?
GPU CPU RAM GPU or CPU depending on the rendering type ANSWER: GPU or CPU depending on the rendering type (It really depends upon what type of rendering you want. Look here for more details on the difference between CPU and GPU rendering: https://td-u.com/cpu-vs-gpu-renderer-which-is-better/)
Computers store information in several different ways. Some of the main storage types include magnetic devices (hard drives), optical discs (CDs and DVDs) and flash (USB drives). What is the difference between those types of storage and RAM (Random Access Memory)?
RAM is temporary working memory and the others are permanent.
"Cloud storage" refers to services like Google Drive, Dropbox, Apple iCloud and others that provide online access to files anywhere there is an internet connection. Group of answer choices
True
For important files like school assignments and work documents, you should always save multiple copies of your work in several different places (like hard drives, cloud services, DVDs or flash drives).
True
