HARDWARE and SOFTWARE
Hardware I What’s inside the Computer?
Using the link below, complete these 9 steps in a Google document in which you titled "Hardware I". Share the document with me and be sure to put your name on the document itself.
1. List all 7 of the Major Components.
2. Hardware and Software
Hardware is
Software is
3. Motherboard
The Motherboard is
What is “The Form Factor”?
4. CPU
What does CPU stand for?
What does is do?
What does it really do?
5. RAM
What does RAM stand for?
What is the purpose of RAM?
6. Graphics Card
What does the Graphics Card do?
What is an AGP?
7. Power Supply
What is the purpose of the Power Supply?
8. Hard Disk
What is a Hard Disk?
What is another name for the Hard Disk?
How do the hard drive and the RAM work together?
9. Optical Drive
This is also called…
What does it do?
Using the link below, complete these 9 steps in a Google document in which you titled "Hardware I". Share the document with me and be sure to put your name on the document itself.
1. List all 7 of the Major Components.
2. Hardware and Software
Hardware is
Software is
3. Motherboard
The Motherboard is
What is “The Form Factor”?
4. CPU
What does CPU stand for?
What does is do?
What does it really do?
5. RAM
What does RAM stand for?
What is the purpose of RAM?
6. Graphics Card
What does the Graphics Card do?
What is an AGP?
7. Power Supply
What is the purpose of the Power Supply?
8. Hard Disk
What is a Hard Disk?
What is another name for the Hard Disk?
How do the hard drive and the RAM work together?
9. Optical Drive
This is also called…
What does it do?
Hardware II What are all those gadgets?
In a second Google document in which you titled "Hardware II," define the terms below. As with the previous document, share it with me and be sure to put your name on the document itself.
PART ONE:
* Hard Drive
PART TWO:
Memory measurements
Research several memory capacity charts then create (DO NOT COPY) your own chart describing the sizes of memory capacity. Start with bit and finish with yottabyte.
PART THREE:
Understanding Hardware
Read and Write: Read each of the four articles below in their entirety. Choose 3 big ideas and create a thesis statement for each.
First article:
https://askleo.com/should_i_get_a_dual_core_or_a_quad_core_processor/
Second article:
https://askleo.com/whats_the_difference_between_i3_i5_and_i7_processors/
Third article:
https://askleo.com/how_do_pixels_and_dpi_and_resolution_and_picture_size_and_file_size_all_relate_to_each_other/
Fourth article:
https://askleo.com/the_first_eight_things_to_do_with_your_new_computer/
PART FOUR:
Categorize the following peripherals into Input devices, Output devices or Both.
PART ONE:
* Hard Drive
- RAM
- Processor
- CD/DVD Drive
- Video Card
- Power Supply
- Cooling Fan
- Motherboard
- USB Ports
- Aux In
- Aux Out
- OS Model / Maker
- PC Manufacturer
PART TWO:
Memory measurements
Research several memory capacity charts then create (DO NOT COPY) your own chart describing the sizes of memory capacity. Start with bit and finish with yottabyte.
PART THREE:
Understanding Hardware
Read and Write: Read each of the four articles below in their entirety. Choose 3 big ideas and create a thesis statement for each.
First article:
https://askleo.com/should_i_get_a_dual_core_or_a_quad_core_processor/
Second article:
https://askleo.com/whats_the_difference_between_i3_i5_and_i7_processors/
Third article:
https://askleo.com/how_do_pixels_and_dpi_and_resolution_and_picture_size_and_file_size_all_relate_to_each_other/
Fourth article:
https://askleo.com/the_first_eight_things_to_do_with_your_new_computer/
PART FOUR:
Categorize the following peripherals into Input devices, Output devices or Both.
- Monitor
- Mouse
- Camera
- Phone
- Headphones / Speakers
- Projector
- Printer
- Flashdrive
- Keyboard
- Game Controller
Hardware III
Create a Google Slide Show demonstrating what you have learned. This presentation is a competition!
Please include the following elements in your presentation:
* Define each term
* Pictures of each piece of hardware
* Whether or not it is an input device, output device or both
* Function or purpose of each part
Please include the following elements in your presentation:
* Define each term
* Pictures of each piece of hardware
* Whether or not it is an input device, output device or both
* Function or purpose of each part
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