1: COMPUTER BASICS WORKSHEET rae Name. Period Date Lesson 1: Introductions to Computers Directions: Launch the Internet and go to www.gcflearnfrae.org/computers/computerbasics. Click and Raview each lesson under “Introduction” to answer the following questions. Raise your hand if you need help. Section 1. What is a Computer? Answer in complete sentences 1. What exactly is a computer? 2. Explain how hardware is different from software. 3. Uist 3 examples of computer hardware. a b. c. 4, List 3 examples of computer software. a b, c. 5. Write a brief description for each of the following type of computer. 2. Desktop. b. Laptops * This is higher order learning question. You must answer the question to the best of your ability, but any reasonable answer will be graded as correct.1: COMPUTER BASICS WORKSHEET rae c. Tablets d. Servers e, Game Consoles 6. What computer wes introduced in 1984 and is made by Apple Inc.? 7. What computer was introduced in 1981 and is the most common type of personal computer? 8, * Critical Thinking Question: |s it a computer that controls the stoplights so people can drive to work? Justify your answer with a detailed explanation. * This is higher order learning question. You must answer the question to the best of your ability, but any reasonable answer will be graded as correct.1: COMPUTER BASICS WORKSHEET rae Section 2. Understanding Operating Systems Answer in complete sentences 1. What is an Operating System? 2. What are the 3 most common operating systems for personal computers? a b, c. 3. Define graphical user interface, or GUI 4, What is the most popular operating system in the world and what is the latest version? 5. What operating system do the MAC users use? 6. How is the Linux Operating System cifferent from others operating systems? 7. What operating system does your computer use? * This is higher order learning question. You must answer the question to the best of your ability, but any reasonable answer will be graded as correct.1: COMPUTER BASICS WORKSHEET ee Directions: Launch the Internet and go to www.gcflearnfree.org/computers/computerbasics. Click and Review each lesson under “Introduction” to answer the following questions. Raise your hand if you need help. Section 3. Understanding Applications Fill in the Blanks You may have heard people talking about using (an) or(an)___. But what exactly doas that mean? An app is a type of, that allows you to perform specific tasks. Applications for desktop or laptop computers are somatimes called , and those for mobile devices, are called, When you open an application, it runs inside the until you close it. Most of the time, you will have more than one application open at the same time, and this is known as, ‘App is a common term for (an) especially for simple applications that can be inexpensively or even, Many apps are also available for and even some TVs. Answer in complete sentences 1. Write a brief description for the following types of desktop applications: 2. Word Processor: b. Web browser: ©. Gadgets: 2. What is the “readme’ file that is included in many applications? * This is higher order learning question. You must answer the question to the best of your ability, but any reasonable answer will be graded as correct.1: COMPUTER BASICS WORKSHEET Dae 3. Why can’t certain files on one computer be opened on another? 4, How do you find out a file’s format? 5, What are some examples of mobile apps? Section 4, What is the Cloud? Fill in the Blanks You may have heard people using terms like the cloud, cloud computing, or But what exactly is the cloud? Basically, the cloud is, —more specifically, it's all of the things you can over the, When something isin the cloud, it means it is stored on on the Internet instead of on your Itlets you access your calendar, email files, and more from any that has an Internet, If you've ever used web-based you've used the, All of the emails in your inbox are stored on . However, there are many other services that use the cloud in different ways. Answer in complete sentences 1. Write a brief description for the following web-based services that use the cloud. a. Dropbox: b. Evernote: cc. Mozy: * This is higher order learning question. You must answer the question to the best of your ability, but any reasonable answer will be graded as correct.1: COMPUTER BASICS WORKSHEET rae 2. Explain why computer users should use the cloud? 3. How is a web app different from a desktop application?? 4, Do you use any apps or websites now that you think are cloud-based? If so, what do you use? If you've ever used web-based email, you've used the cloud. All of the emails in your inbox are stored on servers. * This is a higher order learning question. You must answer the question to the best of your ability, but any reasonable answer will be graded as correct.1: COMPUTER BASICS WORKSHEET Mr. Chu Section 5. Basic Parts of a Computer Directions: Use the Internet or the website: www.geflearnfree.org/computers/computerbasics. Label each part and write a short sentence about it. Name Purpose: Purpose: Name: Purpose: Fill In the Blank Use the lesson, “Basic Parts of a Computer” on www.gcflearnfree.ora/computers/computerbasics The js the metal and plastic box that contains the main___of the computer. It houses the, central processing unit ( and more, * This is higher order learning question. You must answer the question to the best of your ability, but any reasonable answer will be graded as correct.1: COMPUTER BASICS WORKSHEET rae Computer cases come in different and case lies flat on a desk, and the usually sits on top of it. A case is tall and sits next to the monitor or on the floor. The of the case usually has an on/off switch and one or more, Answer in complete sentences 1. What component located inside the computer case allows the monitor to display images and text on the screen? 2. What can you use to protect your computer from voltage spikes? 3. How is an optical mouse different from a mechanical mouse’ 4. What is 2 touchpad? * This is higher order learning question. You must answer the question to the best of your ability, but any reasonable answer will be graded as correct.1: COMPUTER BASICS WORKSHEET rae The 4 Functions of a Computer A computer is an electronic device that executes the instructions in a program. A computer has four functions: Function 1: INPUT * This function enables information to be passed the computer. Everything we tell the computer is Input. © Example of input devices include a: a b. o Function 2: STORAGE * A computer can store results and keep huge amounts of data. + There are two types of storage: © Temporary Storage which hold information for short periods and only when the computer is on. "An example of temporary storage is RAM (R. A M. —__) RAM allows stored data to be accessed in any order. (ie., at random) © Long Term Storage holds information for as long as you want it. * Examples of Long-term storage include: Function 3: Processing * Processing is the thinking that the computer does - the calculations, comparisons, and decisions. * The processor is called the CPU, which stands for: (c P U. ) * This is higher order learning question. You must answer the question to the best of your ability, but any reasonable answer will be graded as correct.1: COMPUTER BASICS WORKSHEET rae © The CPUis the of the computer. Function 4: Output * Outputs are the results from the processing in the form of words, sounds or pictures. + Examples of Output devices include: a b. « 4. 2. The System Unit is the main body of a computer, consisting of a plastic or metal enclosure, the internal disk drives, power supply, and circuit boards. 3. The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is housed on a tiny that contains millions of and that help your computer interpret and execute instructions. 4, What are some internal components? a zmmeang 5. What is a motherboard? 6. What is RAM (Random Access Memory)? 7. What is ROM (Read Only Memory)? * This is a higher order learning question. You must answer the question to the best of your ability, but any reasonable answer will be graded as correct.1: COMPUTER BASICS WORKSHEET rae 8. devices convert the results of processing into a form that can be understood by users. 9, List some output devices. If you do not know what some of these output devices are, be sure to include the definitions. a seoos 10. store data and programs when they are not b i processed. 11. List some storage devices. If you do not know what some of these storage devices are, be sure to include the definitions. a b. o a. 12. What does it mean to format a disk? 13. What is a CD-R? 14. What is a CD-RW? 15. What are communication devices? 16. List some communication devices. If you do not know what some of these communication devices ions. are, be sure to include the defi a b, 17. (Look at Vocabulary Sheet for these answers.) Data is measured in . Abit is the smallest unit of information handled by the computer. Most computers group 8 bits together to equal a Measurements include: a. Kilobytes ( ) b. Megabytes ( ) c. Gigabytes ( ) * This is higher order learning question. You must answer the question to the best of your ability, but any reasonable answer will be graded as correct.eee Ua Cea ce Uc sai d. Terabytes — ( ) * This is higher order learning question. You must answer the question to the best of your ability, but any reasonable answer will be graded as correct.