This chapter is from the book
This chapter is from the book
This chapter is from the book
Activities
Internet Discovery
Objective: To obtain specific information from the Internet regarding a computer or its associated parts
Parts: Computer with Internet access
Procedure: Using the Internet, locate technical information about a computer. Answer the following questions based on the retrieved information. Note that you may need to open more than one document in order to answer the questions.
Questions:
What is the name of the computer for which you found technical information?
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How much RAM comes with the computer?
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Which URL did you use to find this information?
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Which search term(s) would you use for the following scenario? An HP Windows 10 computer has a Samsung ML-2160 laser printer attached. This printer supports both wired and wireless printing. The computer that is wired to the printer can print just fine, but no wireless devices in the house can access or even see the printer.
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Which search term(s) would you use in a search engine to help a friend who has accidentally deleted a file on a Windows 7 computer?
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Which search terms would you use to find a video that shows you how to add an application to a Windows 8.1 desktop?
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Soft Skills
Objective: To enhance and fine-tune a future technician’s ability to listen, communicate in both written and oral forms, and support people who use computers in a professional manner
Procedure:
In a team environment, list three qualities that are important in a computer technician. Create scenarios that demonstrate these qualities. Share these findings in a clear and concise way with the class.
In a team environment, list three qualities that are not good practices for computer technicians. Create scenarios that demonstrate these qualities. Share these findings in a clear and concise way with the class.
Critical Thinking Skills
Objective: To analyze and evaluate information as well as apply learned information to new or different situations
Procedure:
Find an advertisement for a computer in a local computer flyer, in a newspaper, in a magazine, in a book, or on the Internet. List the components you know in one column and the components you do not know in another column. Select one component you do not know and research that component. On a separate piece of paper, write a description of the component, based on your research, and then share it with at least one other person. Write the name of the person with whom you shared.
Why do you think that many computer components are considered “throw-away” technology? List your reasoning. In groups of three or four, share your thoughts. Nominate a spokesperson to share your group reaction in two sentences or less.
One device touts a transfer speed of 100 Mb/s, whereas another device advertises 50 MB/s. Compare the two devices’ transfer speeds and indicate which one is faster. Locate a component you have or would like to have. Compare products paying particular attention to the transfer speed. Document your findings.
