Computing III - Regular: Answer Key

Overview & requirementsAnswer Key

1. Have the Computing II - Intermediate honor.

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2. Submit a report of at least 1000 words about third generation computers.

3. Define the following terms:

3a. Circuit/mother board

3b. Internal modem

3c. External modem

3d. Multimedia devices

3e. Parallel port

3f. Serial port

4. During maintenance, what equipment and techniques should be used in order to protect the computer components from damage caused by static electricity?

5. What does backup mean? Why is it important to do it?

6. Make a spreadsheet of the costs of your house, entering the expenses and income of one month, using an electronic spreadsheet editor.

7. What does the term database mean?

8. What does equipment and version compatibility mean?

9. How can computers be interconnected in an office or company?

10. What are the types of existing networks?

11. Describe three current options for the following areas:

11a. Word processors

11b. Electronic spreadsheets

11c. Database

11d. Programming language

11e. Image editors

11f. Sound and multimedia editors

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