Internal Computer Components Assignment
After watching the Internal Computer Component video,
1.
Investigate the different Internal Computer Component Stations.
2.
Identify each component. Write the Component name in the Left column.
3.
In the Right column, write your observations about the component using your senses of sight and touch and the information that you learned in the video.
4.
Write one question that you have about the component. What is it?
or What is it used for?
are
NOT acceptable questions.
CPU
Power Supply
Hard Drive
RAM
Motherboard
Video Card
Optical Drive
Sound Card
1.
Component Name: Observations:
Question:
2.
Component Name: Observations:
Question:
3.
Component Name: Observations:
Question:
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Internal Computer Components Assignment
4.
Component Name: Observations:
Question:
5.
Component Name: Observations:
Question:
6.
Component Name: Observations:
Question:
7.
Component Name: Observations:
Question:
8.
Component Name: Observations:
Question:
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Internal Computer Components Assignment
Level 2 Questions
CPU stands for ____________ _______________ __________; it is considered the ______________ of a computer.
10.
A ___________________ is a data storage device; the computer reads and writes information onto it using magnetic recording techniques.
CHECK the ONE ANSWER that is MOST CORRECT!
a. random access memory
b. file server
c. hard drive
11.
RAM stands for ____________ _______________ __________. It is
( permanent, temporary) memory where the computer stores all of the programs and data while they are being used.
ROM stands for ____________ _______________ __________. It is
( permanent, temporary) memory that the computer uses when it is booting up.
12.
The ____________ _______________ reads and writes information onto CDs and
DVDs using a _________________.
13.
The _________________________ connects all the computer components together; it is considered the “heart” of a computer.
14.
All the processing (or work) done on a computer is performed by the
_____________________.
a. CPU
b. hard drive
c. RAM
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Internal Computer Components Assignment
Level 3 Questions
15.
A computer hard drive is often referred to as memory. Using the Internet, research both hard drives and random access memory and explain the difference between these two devices. Be sure to explain when a computer’s hard drive is used and what it is used for and when RAM is used and what it is used for. Indicate the source(s) used in your research. DO NOT use Wikipedia.
RAM Hard Drive
Source:
Compare and Contrast RAM and Hard Drive
Source:
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Internal Computer Components Assignment
16.
Compare the processing and memory capacity of two different computers.
• Right click on My Computer and select Properties.
• Determine the CPU that is installed in your computer. Identify the speed of the processor.
• Determine how much RAM (or memory) is installed.
• Using the Internet, find computers that are for sale by one of the major computer manufacturers (i.e. HP, Dell, Apple.)
• Compare the CPU and RAM of your computer to a model that you found for sale.
Which computer is better? Why?
Lab Computer # & Model:
CPU Processor
Speed:
RAM:
Computer Manufacturer:
Computer Model:
Comparison:
CPU Processor
Speed:
RAM:
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Internal Computer Components Assignment
1 Point
Beginning
Internal
Computer
Components video viewed, but notes and assignment not completed.
2 Points
Developing
Internal
Computer
Components v ideo viewed and notes completed, but assignment not started.
3 Points
Proficient
Video and notes completed.
All Level 1
Questions completed accurately .
3.5 Points
Above Average
4 Points
Exemplary
Video and notes completed.
All Level 1 &
Level 2
Questions completed accurately .
Video and notes completed.
All Questions completed accurately .
Self
Assessment
Points
Teacher
Assessment
Points
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