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Computer-Hardware-Assessment 1

The document provides instructions for a computer hardware assessment test. It asks test-takers to identify the purpose of RAM and how it differs from a hard drive. It also asks them to identify input and output devices, what operating system they are using, and Microsoft applications covered in the course. The goal is to see if test-takers understand basic computer components and can explain them in plain English rather than definitions.

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Computer-Hardware-Assessment 1

The document provides instructions for a computer hardware assessment test. It asks test-takers to identify the purpose of RAM and how it differs from a hard drive. It also asks them to identify input and output devices, what operating system they are using, and Microsoft applications covered in the course. The goal is to see if test-takers understand basic computer components and can explain them in plain English rather than definitions.

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Computer Hardware Assessment

Computer Basics and Operati ng Systems

Overview
In this assessment, you prove that you understand the components of a computer.

Instructions
1. Answer the following questions. The goal is for you to write the explanation in plain English rather than giving textbook definitions.
a. What is the purpose of RAM? Ram provides short term memory for the CPU so that the computer can operate with better

performance.

b. What is the difference between RAM and the Hard Drive? Ram is for computer apps, programs and other data. When

your computer is turned off there is nothing in the ram, when you open an app it goes to RAM, they call it volital memory. A

hard drive stores the apps them selves for long term storage, as well as user files and user imputed data.

c. What does the CPU or Processor do?

2. Highlight or circle the devices below that are output devices:

Monitor Keyboard Mouse

Speakers Scanner Microphone

3. Highlight or circle the devices below that are input devices:

Monitor Keyboard Mouse

Speakers Scanner Microphone


4. Let’s say you built your own computer from scratch with hardware components you ordered online, what type of software must install
in order for it to work: _______CPU, RAM, HARDDRIVE, GPU, And a motherboard_______________

5. What is the operating system running on your computer (you must include the version in your answer)? 64 bit intel core i5 8th gen

6. (hint: to find this – right click on in windows file explorer and then click on properties)

7. List the system information for your computer


Processor: _____________ CPU Intel core i5 8th gen
8. ________________
Install Memory (RAM) ____8gb_________________

9. What Microsoft applications will we be learning in this course?

a. __________________Word_______________
b. ________________PowerPoint_____________________
c. ____________________excel_________________
d. ____________________access______________

Rubric
Description Points Your Score
RAM is defined in plain English 1
Difference between RAM and hard drive is explained in plain English 1
CPU/processor purpose is explained in plain English 1
Output devices are selected from list 2
Input devices are selected from list 4
Type of Software identified after building a computer 1
Operating system running on computer you are using is identified 1
System information is listed 2
Identify Microsoft applications we will be learning in this course 2
TOTAL 15

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