COMPUTER PROPERTIES
What are the 4 properties of a computer?
Processing Info
Input
Output
Storage
What are the steps of the problem solving process
Understand
Plan
Try
Reflect
What are the two methods of typing.
Hunt and peck
10 finger typing
CTRL+c
CTRL+v
Copy
Paste
What is an algorithm?
A set of rules that a computer follows.
how often should you clean the...
screen
mouse(pad)
keyboard
screen: every week
mouse or mousepad: daily
Keyboard: Daily
Ed has a problem and it is a geometry question. How should do he step 2 of the problem solving process.
Since step 2 is planning he should list out the equation used to solve the problem.
What are the benefits of the 10 finger Method.
Better Posture
Faster
Less Error
CTRL+z
Ctrl+y
undo
redo
Do things in your recycling bin take up space.
YES! Emptying your bin helps clear out some space.
Hardware and software examples
hard: printer, scree, keyboard, mouse
soft: google, word, powerpoint, excel
Samantha has a riddle with words she does not know what certain words mean. When she looks them up, what part of the problem solving process is she doing.
Step 1
Understand
How do you know where the index fingers should go.
There are grooves on the J and F keys
CTRL+x
CTRL+f
cut
find(search for words)
What type of alcohol can be used to clean the screen?
Isopropyl
Can be found in lense Cleaner
Input and Output examples
Input: Talking, typing, tapping, swiping, clicking
output: Sound from speakers, Display on screen, printer prints something
You forgot to study for your test! You manage to get to the last question. You see it is multiple choice. When you try each solution what step of the problem solving process are you doing.
Step 3 (try)
With what finger should you hit the letter Z with
Left Pinky
CTRL+t
CTRL+w
opens a new tab
closes a new tab
What is the difference between sleep and shut down.
When a computer sleeps it keeps the apps open and goes to low power mode
when it shuts down the computer it closes everything and completely shuts down
What are some examples of security threats to a computer and how to prevent it
Threats: phishing, malware, scamming, hackers, spyware
GET ANTIVIRUS PROTECTION
It took Brian 100 seconds to make a paper airplane. He did it in 80 seconds the next time. Then 60 seconds. When he improves his time what step of the problem solving method is he doing.
Step 4 (Reflect)
What are the Home row keys?
A,S,D,F,G,H,J,K,L,;
CTRL+Alt+Delete
Power options and task manager
What is an example of processing
algorithms and behind the scene operations