AY Honors/Computing III - Regular/Answer Key

1

Have the Computing II - Intermediate honor.

For tips and instruction see Computing II - Intermediate.

2

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

3

Define the following terms:

3a

Circuit/mother board

3b

Internal modem

3c

External modem

3d

Multimedia devices

3e

Parallel port

3f

Serial port

4

During maintenance, what equipment and techniques should be used in order to protect the computer components from damage caused by static electricity?

5

What does backup mean? Why is it important to do it?

6

Make a spreadsheet of the costs of your house, entering the expenses and income of one month, using an electronic spreadsheet editor.

7

What does the term database mean?

8

What does equipment and version compatibility mean?

9

How can computers be interconnected in an office or company?

10

What are the types of existing networks?

11

Describe three current options for the following areas:

11a

Word processors

11b

Electronic spreadsheets

11c

Database

11d

Programming language

11e

Image editors

11f

Sound and multimedia editors