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Computer Basics Worksheet
Directions: Complete this worksheet by filling in the blanks or as directed by your instructor.
To learn about each section click on the section headings then answer the section questions. Pay close attention to the directions for each section.
When finished study the answers CAREFULLY. Turn in the worksheet to your instructor unless directed otherwise.
Start by reviewing the Computer Basic Overview.
Click here for Vocabulary
Section 1 - Input/Output
Click on the link above (Input/Output) and review the power point about peripheral devices. As you read the information decide which of the following peripheral items INPUT information or OUTPUT information. Designate the type of peripheral component by writing INPUT or OUTPUT by each of the items below
- Monitor
- Keyboard
- Scanner
- Laser Printer
- Mouse
- Speakers
- Digital Camera
Section 2 – What’s Inside a Computer?
Click on the link above (What’s Inside a Computer) and review the power point. After reading the material answer the questions below about each components responsibility. Fill in the blank with the correct answer from the box. Some may be used more than once or not at all.
CPU BIOS power supply hard drive network card
Motherboard RAM USB Port ROM video card
- I connect computers and allow them to talk to each other.
- I wake up the computer and remind it what to do.
- I am the brain of the computer.
- Information is stored on my magnetic cylinders.
- I hold all of the other circuit boards.
- I handle the graphics that are displayed on the monitor.
- I am the type of port used by flash drives
Section 3 - Storage
Click on the link above (Storage) and review the power point. Fill in the blanks with the vocabulary words from the box. Use each word only once. You may want to refer back to the vocabulary list that was given above.
information flash drive CD primary DVD secondary
- ________________________ memory is stored on chips located on the motherboard.
- _________________________memory is stored on the hard drive.
- A _______________________can hold information greater than a CD or DVD.
- A _______________________usually holds up to 650 to 700 MB.
- A _______________________holds even more information at least 7 GB.
- The purpose of storage in a computer is to hold ____________________or data.
Section 4 - Programs
Click on the link above (Programs) and review the power point. After reading the material answer the questions below about each components responsibility. Fill in the blank with the correct answer from the box. Some may be used more than once or not at all.
Research Spreadsheet Database Entertainment Desktop Publishing Word processing
- Creating a birthday card for a friend.
- Balancing your checkbook.
- Finding information on pyramids.
- Playing solitaire.
- Calculating Math
- Keeping an address book.
- Writing an essay.
- Making a newsletter.
- Writing a story about aliens.
Section 7 - The Windows Desktop
Click on the link above (The Windows Desktop) and review the power point. After reading the material answer the questions below. Fill in the blank with the correct answer from the box. Some may be used more than once or not at all.
GUI icon Recycle Bin Start Menu task bar windows tool bar scroll bar wallpaper title bar
- You put things in the that you no longer need or want.
- A uses graphics or pictures to help the user navigate and access programs.
- The Start Menu and clock are found on the.
- An is a small picture that links to a file or program.
- At the top of each window, the contains the title and buttons to close, minimize and resize.
- Moving the up or down allows you to see all of the information in a window.
- Programs and applications run inside that can be opened, closed or resized.
- The is like a backdrop on your desktop that can be changed.
- Found below the menu bar in some windows, the contains icons or options that allow you to perform specific tasks.
- The contains basic operations such as run, shut down, log off and find.
Section 8 - System Requirements
Directions: New software always has a minimum system requirement. Meaning that the computer CPU, RAM, etc. has to be of a certain quality to run that program. Look at the sample below, then, look at each specification listed to determine whether or not it will support the software. Check “yes” if the specification meets the system requirements, or check “no” if it does not.
THE SOFTWARE’S MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Windows 2000/XP
Pentium 333 MHz or faster
32 MB RAM or more
16x CD-ROM drive or faster 56 MB available hard disk space
THEN WILL THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS WORK?
- Yes No Windows XP, Pentium 333, 64 MB RAM, 150 MB free hard disk space, 24x CD-ROM.
- Yes No Windows 98, Pentium 100, 8 MB RAM, 32 MB free hard disk space, 8x CD-ROM
- Yes No Windows 2000, Pentium 333, 64MB RAM, 150 MB free hard disk space, 24x CD-ROM drive.
- Yes No Windows XP, Pentium 4 (1.70 GHz), 256 MB RAM, 12 GB free hard disk space, 24x CD-ROM drive
Section 9 - Hardware Basics
Label the parts by finding the diagram in the presentation link above.
1)______________
2) _____________
3) _____________
4) _____________
5) _____________
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13) ____________
14) ____________
A | O | O |
B | O | O |
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(^86)
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Hard Drive Sound Power Supply CD/DVD CPU Motherboard BIOS RAM Video USB Network (NIC) Graphics Port Key Board Mouse
Section 11 – Parts of a Computer
Fill in the blanks #1-#
4 Main Parts of a Computer
Part 1: This type of device is known as a(n)______________
devise. (Section 1)
It enables information to be passed into the computer.
It includes the: Keyboard, mouse, scanner, digital camera,
microphone, etc.
Part 2: This device is responsible for ___________________
(Section 3)
A unit that holds and gives information to the processor as needed.
There are two types of storage:
1. Temporary storage which holds information for short periods
and only when the computer is on.
i. Examples of temporary storage include RAM
(R___________A__________ M______________ )
RAM allows stored data to be accessed in any order.
(i.e., at random).
2. Long term storage holds information for as long as you want it.
i. Examples of Long-term storage include Hard Disk Drive, CD-Rom,
DVD, Flash Drive.
Part 3: This is the brains of the computer.
The _____________________________________ (Section 6)
It controls all functions.
The processor is called the CPU
(C ___________ P___________ U__________)
The motherboard holds the CPU and physically connects all the
other main parts of the computer.
Cases and chassis house the motherboard and the CPU.
Part 4: This type of device is known as a(n)______________
devise. (Section 1)
A devise that receives information from the processor in the form of
words, sounds or pictures.
These devises include printers, speakers and Monitor.
Section 12 – Fill in the blank areas with the correct answer
_______:
G raphical U ser I nterface Helps user navigate & access programs
__________ Bar: Includes the Start Menu and the Clock
_________ Menu: Contains basic operations such as run, shut down, log off and find
__________ _____:
Where you put things you no longer want
_________ Bar: Contains title and buttons to close, minimize and resize
I______:
A small picture that links to a file or program
W_____________:
Programs and applications that can be opened, closed or resized
________ Bar: Contains icons or options that allow you to perform specific tasks
_________ Bar: Allows you to see all of the information in a window
W__________:
Backdrop (background) on the desktop
