AY Honors/Computing I - Basic/Answer Key

1

Submit a report of at least 1000 words about first generation computers.

2

Define the following terms:

2a

Hardware

2b

Software

2c

Operating systems

2d

Driver

2e

Hard disk

2f

RAM

2g

ROM

3

What basic care should we have when using CDs, DVDs, pendrives, and external hard drives?

4

Show the instructor:

4a

How to protect the computer from dirt.

4b

What is preventive computer maintenance?

4c

Know how to turn on and turn off a computer correctly.

5

What are peripherals?

6

Give four examples of peripherals.