Computer Hardware & Software Assignment

50 Points

Type your answers using the 2nd page. Submit a .docx or .doc or .pdf file to blackboard.

Use your book to get definitions

A.  For your computer (or one you have access to) determine:

1.  Processor including speed

2.  Port types (you can look on the outside of the computer to see these)

3.  Amount of RAM

4.  Amount of cache

5.  Hard Drive Size

6.  Operating System

7.  64 or 32 bit

B.  Determine if you have the following software. If so, give the product name. If not, identify one you could install.

  1. Antivirus software

–  Product name

  1. Firewall

–  Name of software product

  1. Spyware blocker

–  Product name

C. Take a screenshot of the specifications screen(s) on your computer:

  1. In Windows you can do this by using the PrtScn button on your computer. Here’s some instructions: http://www.wikihow.com/Use-the-%22Print-Screen%22-Function-on-a-Keyboard
  2. On a MAC you can do this by http://www.imore.com/how-take-screenshot-mac-os-x
  3. You can then use cropping tools to improve the look.

- Look up the definition of any hardware or software terms needed.

- Your computer is your first source; look for system information. Some information can be located on the invoice for your computer. Some computers have a label on the outside with some information. Your PC manufacturer web site may have some information.

- If you have not located all information and did not look in at least two or three places/sources, keep trying.

-To determine the software, you can do an Internet search for a list of products in a category and compare this with software on your computer. Alternatively, find a description of software on your computer if you are unaware of what it does.

§  If you could not locate a particular answer, state where/how you tried to find the answer (3 places)

§  Submit to Blackboard and bring the information to class with you! Submit a .docx or .doc or .pdf file.

§  Use the format on page 2 to type your answers

Grading

Points / Expectations
25 / Accurate Specifications that Match Provided Screenshot
15 / Valid software products identified
10 / Valid specifications for port types and cache


Name______Class Day______Class Time______

Highlight Your Computer Type: Desktop, Laptop, Notebook, Tablet, IPad

Specific Manufacturer & Model ______

A
1.  Processor type and speed
2.  List Your Port types (you can look on the outside of the computer to see these)
3.  Amount of RAM
4.  Amount of cache
5.  Hard Drive Size
6.  Operating System
7.  64 or 32 bit
B. 
1.  Antivirus software Product name
Installed?
2.  Firewall software Product name
Installed?
3.  Spyware blocker Product name
Installed?

C. Screenshot(s) of Specifications