Computing IV - Advanced: Answer Key

Overview & requirementsAnswer Key

1. Have the Computing III - Regular honor.

For tips and instruction see AY Honor Computing III - Regular.

2. Submit a report of at least 2000 words about fourth generation computers.

3. Define the following terms:

3a. Bit

3b. Kilobyte

3c. Megabyte

3d. Gigabyte

3e. Terabyte

4. What are viruses? How can we be safe from them?

5. Describe in detail three famous viruses and the havoc they cause to a computer.

6. What is the Internet? How can it influence us in modern life?

7. Enter and describe the content of five educational sites on the Internet. Submit a one-page report about what was learned in each of the sites.

8. Log as an agenda the data of at least 25 people with a database and submit a report that contains the name, address, telephone number, and email address of each person.

9. Research in specialized magazines and submit a two-page report on what the Y2K bug was.

10. Describe the function of the following equipment:

10a. Keyboard

10b. Monitor

10c. Printer

10d. Driver

10e. CPU

10f. Cables

10g. Modem

10h. CD/DVD ROM

11. Teach the honor of Computing I to a regular class.

For tips and instruction see AY Honor Computing I - Basic.

References

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