20 Points. Due date: March 1. Ends March 8.
Review Chapter 1 "Introduction to the World of Computers" in Understanding Computers.1. (2 points) List the four primary operations of a computer.
2. (3 points) List the 6 categories of computers and what each is used for.
3. (2 points) Go to www.google.com and search for information about a specific supercomputer currently in use.
a. What is the name of the supercomputer and where is it located?
b. Give a brief description of what kinds of problems the supercomputer is being used for.
4. (3 points) Search for a tablet PC for sale on the Internet.
a. Give the manufacturer's name and model number.
b. Price.
c. Copy and paste the URL pointing directly to a description of the tablet PC.
5. (2 points) Describe the difference between hardware and software.
a. What are two examples of hardware?
b. What are two examples of software?
6. (2 points) Go to http://login.course.com/login/login.cfm?targeturl=&appId= and create an account to use the online companion for the Understanding Computers textbook. Log in and go to the materials for Chapter 1..
a. What software must be installed on your computer to run the Student Labs? Did you have it?
b. Describe 2 things found on this site that would be helpful for you to use while studying.
7. (4 points) Discuss the pros and cons of a computer-oriented society:
a. What are two benefits of a computer-oriented society?
b. What are two risks of a computer-oriented society?
8. (2 points) Email etiquette:
a. List two rules for email communication and why you should obey each one.
Save the document as with your answers as HW1. Turn in the assignment by sending me an email with your HW1 file as an attachment (or, type your answers directly in the email).