Computers Pathfinder Honour

Описание: Hello and welcome back to one more e-Honour, we are all so excited here at the British Union Conference to help in this way. Please lets us know in the comments are there any honours you would like us to teach or any suggestions for improvements? Today we have Matthew Herman teaching Computers Pathfinder Honour we do hope you will enjoy it.

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REQUIREMENTS
Describe the function of and point out the following components of a personal computer.
CPU
Memory (RAM)
Mother board
Hard Drive
External Drive
Internal Drive
USB
Optical Drive
Input devices
Monitor
Keyboard
Printer
Mouse
Modem / Network Card
Digital Camera
Scanner
Describe the proper handling and storage techniques of disks, CDs, CDR’s, DVDs, Flash/USB drives, and other equivalent optical media devices.
Explain the difference between read-only, write once, and write-rewrite media. What are examples of each?
Determine the following on a computer system:
Processor speed
Storage capacity of the hard drive.
Memory capacity (RAM)
What are the advantages of increasing processor speed, hard drive storage capacity, and RAM on a computer?
List two different types of printers and explain the uses and advantages of each type.
Explain how each of the following elements helps protect a computer system. Why is computer safety so important?
Backup of personal files
Whole system image backup
Surge protection
Internet safety hardware/software
Write a 250-word essay or give a three-minute oral report about the history of computers. Include prominent events and personalities that are significant to the development of the computer, both hardware and software. This report should focus on the development of the personal computer, not the internet or other accessory functions related to computing.
Spend one week charting the time you spend on a computer. List what time was spent on schoolwork, gaming, online, etc. At the end of the week, evaluate with your counselor, family, or group leader how your management of computer time relates to the Bible’s instructions on stewardship of our time and resources (Romans 14:12; Psalms 31:15; Ecclesiates 31:1-8; Ephesians 5:15-16).
Dialogue with a long-term computer user about the advantages/disadvantages of Macs and PCs. Some questions you should ask include:
What operating system does each use? What are ome advantages of that OS?
What compatibility issues do these two types of computers have in relation to data sharing and program installation?
What type of industries / careers tend to use each type of computer system?