Computer Test Answers (binary place value 32 16 8 4 2 1)

1. What are the following numbers in Binary?

45 10 30

101101 1010 11110


2. What are the following numbers in decimal?

101101 111101 100101

45 61 37


3. What is the term used to describe one piece of information (a zero or a one)?

Bit

4. 8 zeros and ones are called a

Byte

5. What is the difference between a hard drive and memory?

Memory contains information that the computer is using. It is erased when the computer is turned off. The hard drive stores information for later use. The info stays on the HD when the computer is turned off.

6. What does a video card do and how does it help the computer.

A video card processes information for display on the monitor. The video card processes graphics information taking some of the load off the CPU

7. Name three Input devices.

Keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone, tablet, touch screen

8. Name three Output Devices.

Monitor, speakers, printer, projector,

9. Current video cards use two different kinds of expansion slots. What are they?

PCI express (PCI E), AGP

Powerpoint Reminder

If you are using powerpoint 2003 or XP at home, you might find your presentation corrupted when you open it on the Powerpoint 2000 systems at school. To avoid this, when saving at home, use SAVE AS, instead of save. Change the file type to POWERPOINT 97 - 2000 and save your file.

TEST ON FRIDAY

The test will cover computer components and binary code.

Powerpoint Presentation

Brand - Definition "A brand is a collection of images and ideas representing an economic producer; more specifically, it refers to the concrete symbols such as a name, logo, slogan, and design scheme. Brand recognition and other reactions are created by the accumulation of experiences with the specific product or service, both directly relating to its use, and through the influence of advertising, design, and media commentary. A brand is a symbolic embodiment of all the information connected to a company, product or service. A brand serves to create associations and expectations among products made by a producer. A brand often includes an explicit logo, fonts, color schemes, symbols, which may be developed to represent implicit values, ideas, and even personality."

from wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brand

Your task is to create a powerpoint presentation on a brand of your choice. The presentation will have three slides and last three minutes.

At all times, you must be the focus of your presentation. The slides should should be there to assist with your presentation, you are not there to present the slides.

Use the skills discussed in class and avoid the pitfalls that have been raised in class and in the readings.

You will have time during one class to work on this. PPTs must be submitted on Friday. Presentations will begin on Monday.

Death by Powerpoint

Using Ebsco Periodical Database, find the article by Buss titled "Stop Death by Powerpoint." Write a brief summary in your blog on the main topics raised in the article. Find a second article on a topic of your choice and write a summary of it.

EBSCO is located on the library webpage at http://www.tdsb.on.ca/libraries/links.asp?schoolNo=3345

To access EBSCO from home, use the username "tdsb" and the password "middle."

Computer Component Project

For this project you will assume the role of a computer consultant who is paid to recommend computers for people to purchase.

You will have three customers. Each customer will have certain requirements. You need to choose computers based on the requirements that each customer gives you.

You will select three systems (low medium and high end) for each person. You will need to explain why you chose each system and why they are good for the customer. YOU WILL BE MARKED ON HOW WELL YOU EXPLAIN THE BENEFITS OF EACH COMPONENT!

Your final project will be in the form of a printed package. Presentation will weigh hevily on your mark. Plagiarism will result in a zero with no chance of rewrite. Make sure you list the webpage for each system you chose.

The clients:

Client One: A Student entering high school wants a computer for playing games and doing homework. They are interested in music. They don't have a lot of money.

Client Two: A Teacher who wants a computer for email and marking student work. They don't want to spend any more than they have to.

Client Three: An artist wants a computer for creating video and photographs. they also want to be able to play the latest games and use the internet for VOIP.

Due 13 October.