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| This type of printer uses the same printing method as office photocopiers. | Laser printer |
| Name one advantage and one disadvantage of the ink jet printer | An advantage is the excellent print quality; a disadvantage is the cost of the ink. |
| What is one downside to a dot matrix printer? | It cannot print graphics well. |
| Name one advantage and one disadvantage of the laser printer. | High quality print; high intial cost; color printing still cost prohibitive. |
| List at least five items that could slow your computers performance. | 1.System resources are low. 2. Too much network traffic. 3.Not enough space on hard drive. 4.Size of file quite large. 5.One program has failed and you are not aware of it. 6.Conflict in system device files. 7. Operating systems, software program or data file may be corrupt. 8. Device you want to access may have a loose connection or not be plugged in. 9. Modem connection is too slow or not big enough. 10. Virus. |
| List at least five items that could enhance your computer's performance. | 1. Change the microprocessor chip. 2. Increase the RAM memory chips. 3. Change video card and amount of RAM for video card. 4. Increase size of hard drive. 5. Change modem connection type. 6.Write down error message and contact technical support. 7. Run anit-virus program. 8. Check all components are plugged in, active and online. |
| The majority of work performed on a computer requires transferring information. True/False? | TRUE |
| List at lest five forms of transferring information. | Acess a file from local drive that is put into RAM for processing. 2. Opening or saving a file to a network drive |
| The speed at which information is transferred depends on three things. Name them | 1.Speed of computer 2.The network connection 3. Internet connection type |
| How are data files created? | By entering information into a software program; or using a device such as a scanner, microphone, or digital camera. |
| Programs only function when loaded into what part of the computer? | RAM |
| Why must software be loaded permanently onto a hard disk and not placed directly into RAM? | Because RAM is volatile and empties when the computer is turned off. |
| List some questions you should ask to help you buy a computer. | 1.How much RAM is needed? 2. How big should the hard drive be? 3.Do I need access to the internet? |
| What are the three main factors influencing the price of a computer? | What components come with it; what options you add to it; what software is needed. |
| What are three main rules to consider when buying a computer? | 1.What you need the computer for, 2.What you want and need the computer to do, 3. How much can you afford |
