CSIS 1
Assignment 1: Software and Data storage
Read Snyder Chapter 1 & 2 & Do Lab 1.1
due: start of next class
10 Points Total
Questions from Lab 1:
3) Find the following commonly used programs in the Start menu. Notate locations as we
did with Notepad below.
Program
Notepad
Paint
Internet Explorer
Windows Media Player
Calculator
Location
Start \ Programs \ Accessories \ Notepad
8) How big is the hard disk?_________ How much is being used? ________
Postlab Question B: Explain the difference between RAM and hard disks:
Chapter 1:
1) Expand each of the following acronyms found in chapter 1:
IT
LCD
CD
ROM
PC
IC
Chapter 2:
2. Explain each of the following terms found in chapter 2:
GUI
copy
cut
paste
3. What happens to the text below when you search for 'ab' and replace it with 'x'
a) Original Text:
Result:
abracadabra
b) Original:
Result:
abbaabbaa