Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Learning Target: I can describe what features to consider when purchasing a personal computer or device.

Bell Work 3: Certiport Account Set Up

This Week’s Agenda:

·  Wed – Lesson 6 Quiz Review/Study

·  Thur – Bellwork 3 Check and Lesson 6 Quiz

·  Fri – Re-takes , Lesson 7

·  Don’t forget FlashCards, PowerPoint Slides, SAM Training

·  Ways to study for IC3: SAM Training, Digital Textbook Reading or Listening to text, Flashcards, Powerpoint Slides, Textbook Summary and Review, Google other online help tools

Early Finish Choices:

o  Review previous lesson(s) training in SAM. Good review/repetition for IC3 certification exam.

o  UCertify.com(IC3 Practice Tests)

o  Read ahead in text

o  Merriam Webster Spelling and Vocabulary Daily Quizzes

o  Typing early finish activities link on teacher website.

o  W3schools.com coding practice

o  ACT Question of the Day

o  TechTerms.COM Questions and Term of the Day

o  Learn something new on Khan Academy

o  Learn something new on WolfRamAlpha: http://www.wolframalpha.com/

o  To learn more about Operating Systems; Watch video Lectures 1-9: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=principles+of+operating+system+-+lecture+1

o  Share Get to Know Me Projects as time permits

Performance Tasks
Computer Concepts / Scenario:
TaskName / Task ID / Task Instruction
1. Buying a Computer / CONCEPTS3193 / Click on a Description on the left, then click on the Item on the right that best matches the it.

2. Types of Computers / CONCEPTS3209 / Click a Statement on the left, then click a Device on the right that completes the statement.

3. Embedded Computers / CONCEPTS3263 / Drag each Task to the appropriate column based on whether it is a task that embedded computers Do or Do Not perform.

Testbank Questions
Classifying and Evaluating Computers
Question / ID / Correct Answer
4.T/F: A computer's features include processing capacity and storage capacity. / 448354
5.SA: A desktop computer's system unit that houses the motherboard is referred to as a(n) ______. / 448389
6.MC: A hardware enthusiast would purchase a _____ computer so he/she can easily upgrade its components.
A . laptop
B . desktop
C . netbook
D . tablet / 448374
7.T/F: A laptop computer houses its processing components in the same case that holds the monitor. / 448356
8.MC: A main advantage of a smartphone over other mobile computing devices is _____.
A . communication
B . screen resolution
C . size
D . storage capacity / 448380
9.Mod. T/F: A netbook computer has less storage space and power than a laptop. ______/ 448366
10.T/F: A server is dedicated to handling data with minimal interaction from a user. / 448359
11.T/F: A server relies on a network adapter to connect to the Internet. / 448361
12.Mod. T/F: A small business uses enterprise servers to share programs and files with its employees. ______/ 448368
13.T/F: A smartphone uses solid-state storage drives. / 448357
14.SA: A smartphone with a screen larger than 5 inches is referred to as a(n) ______. / 448391
15.Mod. T/F: A smartphone's screen is measured in characters per inch.______/ 448367
16.MC: A tablet is the computer of choice for many users due to its size, weight, and _____.
A . screen size
B . storage capacity
C . keyboard
D . battery life / 448378
17.MC: A virtual keyboard can be found on all of the following devices EXCEPT: _____.
A . desktop computers
B . smartphones
C . tablets
D . e-books / 448377
18.SA: A(n) ______is a mobile device that stores digital media such as songs and videos. / 448392
19.MC: All of the following are considered mobile devices EXCEPT: ____.
A . desktops
B . portable media players
C . e-book readers
D . handheld game devices / 448383
20.MC: An e-book uses a(n) _____ display.
A . LCD
B . electronic paper
C . cathode
D . LED / 448382
21.MC: An example of an all-in-one desktop computer is _____.
A . your smartphone
B . a file server
C . the Apple iMac
D . a GPS system / 448373
22.MC: An ultrabook is also classified as a _____ computer.
A . desktop
B . notebook
C . tablet
D . netbook / 448376
23.MC: Cara learns that all of the following are true about tablet computers EXCEPT: ____.
A . Tablets run on battery power and can be plugged in.
B . Many tablets use a slate design.
C . A virtual keyboard is used as an input device.
D . Optical drives are used to store data. / 448387
24.MC: Cara learns that the average battery life of a tablet is about ____ hours.
A . 4
B . 8
C . 6
D . 10 / 448388
25.MC: How quickly an application opens depends on _____.
A . memory capacity
B . storage speed
C . memory speed
D . storage capacity / 448371
26.MC: Laptop computers tend to be more costly than desktop computers due to _____.
A . the cost of their components
B . the software installed
C . the size of their keyboards
D . their performance / 448375
27.MC: One disadvantage of a tablet device when compared to a laptop is its _____.
A . weight
B . storage capacity
C . battery life
D . system software / 448379
28.T/F: One of the most important jobs of a mainframe computer is to transfer data around a network so that user requests can be met. / 448360
29.MC: Rafael tells Ashley that _____ servers allow employees access to special software customized for the company.
A . tabulating
B . embedded
C . enterprise
D . resource / 448386
30.MC: Rafael tells Ashley that when user requests for more data increase, the server must apply _____.
A . scalability
B . updates
C . interrupts
D . racks / 448385
31.Mod. T/F: RAM is usually measured in megabytes. ______/ 448364
32.T/F: Smartphones use a dedicated, embedded operating system. / 448363
33.MC: The clock speed of the processor is measured in _____.
A . megabytes
B . bits per second
C . gigahertz
D . databits / 448370
34.MC: The components of a server include all of the following EXCEPT: ______.
A . processors
B . storage
C . memory
D . high-end graphics displays / 448384
35.T/F: The higher a processor's speed, the better the overall performance of the computer. / 448355
36.SA: The price of a laptop computer increases when you add processing power, ______, and storage space. / 448390
37.T/F: The U.S. government relies on the power of a mainframe computer to gather and tabulate census information. / 448362
38.MC: There are three categories of computers: personal, _____, and large computers.
A . embedded
B . smartphone
C . laptop
D . game console / 448369
39.SA: To be classified as a(n) ______, a computer must be one of the fastest computers in the world. / 448393
40.Mod. T/F: Typically, a laptop uses a battery as its power source. ______/ 448365
41.T/F: When a computer is embedded into a device, it requires input from the user to perform its task. / 448358
42.MC: When memory speed increases, the _____ can process data more efficiently.
A . hard drive
B . read/write head
C . monitor
D . CPU / 448372
43.MC: Which of the following storage types does a smartphone use for its main storage?
A . magnetic
B . optical
C . solid-state
D . flash / 448381