Computing V - Specialization: Answer Key

Overview & requirementsAnswer Key

1. Have the Computing IV - Advanced honor.

For tips and instruction see AY Honor Computing IV - Advanced.

2. Have the Computer Programming honor.

For tips and instruction see AY Honor Computer Programming.

3. Submit a report of at least 1000 words of the development of the computer in the area of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, Internet and Intranet.

4. Define the following terms:

4a. User

4b. Programmer

4c. Systems analyst

4d. Project manager

4e. Team leader

4f. Help Desk

4g. Hacker

4h. Hyperlink

4i. www

5. Know the difference between the following printers:

5a. Matrix

5b. Laser

5c. Plotter

5d. Inkjet

6. Create a web page of your Club or Pathfinder unit, and place it on the Internet.

7. Have a collection of at least 15 e-mails from other people connected to Pathfinders in any part of the world.

8. Teach the Computing II honor to a regular class.

For tips and instruction see AY Honor Computing II - Intermediate.

9. Know how to explain the passing of information between the peripherals and the CPU, using the binary code “1” and “0”: Mount a diagram.

10. What does upgrade mean?

11. Teach a novice to use a computer. This person has to at least know how to turn the computer on and off correctly and to use three commands in an operating system.

12. Mention four operating systems for computer networks.

References

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