St Andrew s High School S1/S2 ICT

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1 S/S2 ICT Hardware and Networks Homework Booklet Name: Practical Class: Teacher s Name: Task A C D E F G No Mark /28 /7 / /0 /24 /8 April 2

2 Homework Task A - Input, Output and Storage Devices Write in the box under each piece of equipment its name and also whether it is an INPUT device, an OUTPUT device or a STORAGE device. The first one is done for you. 2 3 Keyboard - Input Total 28 S ICT Hardware and Networks Homework April 2

3 Homework Task B - Processor Put the heading Homework Task B in your jotter with today s date and write out the following box:- Processor The processor is sometimes described as the brain of the computer as it does all the hard work including calculating, searching and sorting. The speed of a processor determines how fast a computer can work. Storage Medium Storage medium is the surface on which data is stored. For example, if you save work on to a CD then the storage medium is CD-R or CD-RW. If you store data using a hard disk drive then hard disk is the storage medium. Copy the following Computer Specification for a computer into your jotter, then copy the table below it to explain what the specification means. Below is a specification for a computer in the shops in November 20. Look at the detail contained in the specification. Let s explain this computer specification: Compaq Make/manufacturer of the computer CQ0UK Model number of the computer Dual-Core Computer has 2 processors AMD Make/manufacturer of the processor E-450 Model of the processor Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit RAM Memory Hard Drive Optical Drive Compaq CQOUK Desktop PC Dual-Core AMD E-450 Processor Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64bit) RAM Memory: 2GB Hard Disk: 500GB Optical Drive: DVD writer Operating System version, and in this case it also tells us it is a 64 bit Operating System Computer has 2 GB of RAM (memory) Computer has a hard drive/disk storage space of 500 GB (Backing Storage) As it s a DVD Optical drive it can read CD and DVD disks as well as write to them S ICT Hardware and Networks Homework 2 April 2

4 Homework Task C - Storage Medium Place the correct answer in the right hand column from the words listed below. Use each choice only once. Hard Disk CD-ROM Pen-Drive Floppy Disk DVD Server Hard Disk CD This storage medium holds very little data and is not really used any more. 2 This storage medium is read only. 3 This storage medium cannot be removed from the computer. 4 This storage medium can hold either 650MB or 700MB of data. 5 This storage medium is very easy to carry around in your pocket or on a key-ring. 6 This storage medium holds up to 7GB of data. 7 This storage medium is used in school to hold all your own files. Total 7 S ICT Hardware and Networks Homework 3 April 2

5 Homework Task D - Types of Computer Place the correct answer in the right hand column from the words listed below. Use each choice only once. Server Netbook Smartphone Desktop Laptop Tablet This type of computer can be used while sitting on a deck-chair in the garden. 2 This type of computer stores the files for every pupil in a school. 3 This type of computer lets you check your s when you are on a train and lets you browse the web anywhere. 4 This type of computer sits on your teacher s desk. 5 This type of computer only has a screen. 6 This type of computer is sometimes described as a cheap laptop. Which type of computer would you use to do the following: Use each choice only once. 7 Tablet Desktop Laptop Server Smartphone Check the football scores when you are out shopping on a Saturday afternoon. 8 Write up an English essay at home in your bedroom. 9 Use in your ICT class to search the web. 0 Take notes at your desk in school when the teacher is teaching you. Save all your files to and be able to access them from any computer in school. Total S ICT Hardware and Networks Homework 4 April 2

6 Homework Task E - Computer Specifications Put the heading Homework Task E Computer Specifications in your jotter with today s date. Look at the computer specifications below for 2 desktop computers. Acer M939 Desktop PC Intel Core i3-200 (3. GHz) Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium OS (64 bit) RAM Memory: 3 GB Hard Drive: 500 GB Optical Drive: DVD Writer Desktop Computer A Acer Veriton X275 Desktop PC Dual-core Intel Pentium E5800 (3.20 GHz) Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium OS (g4-bit) RAM Memory: 2 GB Hard Drive: 320 GB Desktop Computer B Now answer the questions below based on the 2 computer specifications above: Which computer is faster? Give a reason for your answer. 2 2 Which computer can store more data? Give a reason for your answer Which computer allows you to make backup copies? Give a reason for your answer. Which computer allows more programs to be run at the same time? Give a reason for your answer Which computer has 2 processors? Give a reason for your answer. 2 Total 0 S ICT Hardware and Networks Homework 5 April 2

7 Homework Task F - Peripherals Put the heading Homework Task F Peripherals in your jotter with today s date. In questions -0 write the correct answer in the right hand column from the words listed below. Use each choice only once. Scanner Inkjet Printer Webcam Microphone Multi Function Printer Speakers Mono Laser Printer Keyboard Mouse Digital Camera Peripheral Needed Which peripheral would you use to help you record your voice? 2 Which peripheral would you use to help you enter your English essay into the computer? 3 Which peripheral would you use to print out your English essay in your computing classroom? 4 Which peripheral would you use to get a photograph of you, currently on paper, into the computer? 5 Which peripheral would you use to help you to draw a picture in a paint (draw) package? 6 Which peripheral would you use to produce a printout of your birthday invitations that contain a colour photo of you? 7 Which peripheral would you use when listening to your favourite CD while working at your computer? 8 Which peripheral would you use when you were video conferencing with your friends on MSN? 9 Which peripheral would you use to take photographs on your holidays? 0 Which peripheral would you use if you needed to make a copy of your timetable, it is currently on paper? Now answer these questions in your jotter:- Which type of printer, laser or inkjet, is more expensive to buy? Give a reason 2 for your answer. 2 Which type of printer, laser or inkjet, is more expensive to run/use? Give a 2 reason for your answer 3 What is a multi-function printer? 2 4 Why do most homes have an inkjet printer rather than a laser printer? 2 5 Why do most computing classrooms have laser printers and not inkjet printers 2 6 Use the internet and find information on 2 mono laser printers. Write a report based on these printouts to state which you would choose for a busy ICT Classroom. You need to justify your choice. 4 Total 24 S ICT Hardware and Networks Homework 6 April 2

8 Homework Task G Computer Memory Answer these questions on Computer Memory using your knowledge of RAM, ROM and Cache memory. Remember to use your notes to help you. What type of memory is fastest to access? Give a reason for your answer. 2 2 What type of memory cannot be changed? Give a reason for your answer. 2 3 What type of computer memory are programs loaded into when a user wants to use a program? 4 What happens to RAM when a computer is switched off? 5 What should you do to a document, currently in RAM, so that you can use it again? 6 What memory is generally the smallest? Total 8 S ICT Hardware and Networks Homework 7 April 2