Understanding Computers in a Changing Society, 5th Edition Deborah Morley solutions manual and test bank
Understanding Computers in a Changing Society
Chapter Two: A Closer Look at Hardware and Software
Table of Contents
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6. scanner, optical scanner, flatbed scanner, or handheld scanner
7. quad-core
8. flash memory, flash memory card, or storage
9. folders
10. a. 2 b. 5 c. 1 d. 4 e. 3
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3. a. bit
b. Unicode
c. Blu-ray or BD
4. Shipping invoices will likely be the most common answer. Dot-matrix is more appropriate because carbon copies are typically generated.
5. Recordable CD (CD-R) disc (if sending individuals had a CD drive; especially appropriate if media will not be returned); flash memory card (if both individuals had a compatible reader and the media can be returned, such as exchanges within a single office or between friends); flash memory drive (if both individuals had a USB drive and the media can be returned, such as exchanges within a single office or between friends).
Student should participate in a class discussion about the topics listed below. Discussions should include the questions mentioned in the included paragraph and student should form an opinion on this topic and express it using clear and coherent statements.
1. Issue of sending personal photos over the Internet
2. Input devices targeted to a specific population
Answers to the projects will vary, but the following answers include a suggested grading rubric and guidelines for what types of information should be included in a student’s project solution in order to receive full credit. NOTE: The totals in the rubric tables are formulas. To recalculate them after changing the possible point values or entering a student’s score, right-click on the total and select Update Field.
HOT TOPICS
1. Thumb Drive PCs Students should submit a one- to two-page paper summarizing two features USB drives can provide in addition to data storage, including what the feature does, how it works, what benefits it provides, and some examples of drives that include that feature. The student should also include an opinion about whether he or she thinks the feature is beneficial.
| Description | Pts | Student Score |
| Student selects two features a USB flash drive can provide and prepares a one- to two-page paper summarizing these features. | 3 | |
| For each feature, the student includes what the feature does, how it works, what benefits it provides, and some examples of drives that include that feature. | 4 | |
| Student includes an opinion about whether he or she thinks the features are beneficial. | 2 | |
| Paper is reasonably free of typographical, spelling, and grammatical errors. | 1 | |
| TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS: | 10 | 0 |
SHORT ANSWER/RESEARCH
2. Adding Memory Student should submit a one-page paper summarizing the student’s research into adding new memory to an existing computer. Included should be an explanation of the computer and its current memory configuration, as well as the proper type and configuration of additional memory, whether the existing memory can remain in the computer, and so forth.
| Description | Pts | Student Score |
| Student prepares a one-page summary which includes the following about an existing computer: manufacturer, model number, CPU, current amount of memory, total memory slots, and number of available memory slots. | 3 | |
| Student determines the type of memory needed for the computer, including the choices in capacity and configuration, if you have to add memory in pairs, etc. | 5 | |
| Student includes a statement addressing the options for adding memory to the selected computer. | 1 | |
| Paper is reasonably free of typographical, spelling, and grammatical errors. | 1 | |
| TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS: | 10 | 0 |
HANDS ON
3. Keyboarding Speed Test Student should submit a short paper summarizing the student’s experience taking an online keyboarding test, including the test used and the student’s best score.
| Description | Pts | Student Score |
| Student finds and takes an online typing test. | 2 | |
| Student retakes the test to see if his or her score improves. | 2 | |
| Student prepares a short summary of the experience, including the site visited, his or her scores, and a free typing tutor Web site if his or her best score is less than 20 correct words per minute. | 5 | |
| Paper is reasonably free of typographical, spelling, and grammatical errors. | 1 | |
| TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS: | 10 | 0 |
ETHICS IN ACTION
4. Lost and Found Student should participate in a discussion (in-class, via an online class discussion group, in a class chat room, or via a class blog, depending on the instructor’s directions) about the ethical ramifications of lost devices. Discussions should include the questions mentioned in the included paragraph and student should form an opinion on this topic and express it using clear and coherent statements. A short written summary of the student’s position should be turned in, if assigned.
| Description | Pts | Student Score |
| Student expresses his or her opinion on the ethical ramifications of lost devices. | 2 | |
| Student supports his or her position on this issue. | 2 | |
| Student explains his or her position clearly and understandably. | 2 | |
| Student actively participates in discussion. | 2 | |
| Student is respectful of other students’ opinions. | 2 | |
| TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS: | 10 | 0 |
BALANCING ACT
5. Open Source Software: Software Development Benefit or Hindrance? Student should participate in a discussion (in-class, via an online class discussion group, in a class chat room, or via a class blog, depending on the instructor’s directions) about the pros and cons of open source software. Discussions should include the questions mentioned in the included paragraph and student should form an opinion on this topic and express it using clear and coherent statements. A short written summary of the student’s position should be turned in, if assigned.
| Description | Pts | Student Score |
| Student expresses his or her opinion about the pros and cons of open source software, including its impact on the software industry and software in general. | 2 | |
| Student supports his or her position on this issue. | 2 | |
| Student explains his or her position clearly and understandably. | 2 | |
| Student actively participates in discussion. | 2 | |
| Student is respectful of other students’ opinions. | 2 | |
| TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS: | 10 | 0 |
WEB ACTIVITIES
6. Interactive Activities Student should work the interactive Crossword Puzzle, watch the Video Podcasts and Online Videos, and explore the Further Exploration links and the Flashcards associated with this chapter as assigned by their instructor.
7. Student Edition Labs Student should work the Student Edition Labs associated with this chapter as assigned by their instructor.
8. Test Yourself Student should review the Online Study Guide for this chapter, and then complete the Key Term Matching and Beat the Clock games, and then take the Interactive Quiz.
The Chapter Quiz (located in the Instructor’s Manual) may be reproduced to distribute to your students for an additional homework or an in-class quiz.
Answers:
1. F
2. T
3. F
4. T
5. T
6. e
7. b
8. c
9. a
10. b
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