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Computer Hardware Assessment

The document outlines an assessment focused on understanding computer hardware components and operating systems. It includes questions about RAM, CPU functions, and differentiating between input and output devices, along with practical tasks of selecting a desktop and laptop within a budget. The assessment emphasizes clear explanations in plain English and requires the identification of specific computer models for purchase.

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Computer Hardware Assessment

The document outlines an assessment focused on understanding computer hardware components and operating systems. It includes questions about RAM, CPU functions, and differentiating between input and output devices, along with practical tasks of selecting a desktop and laptop within a budget. The assessment emphasizes clear explanations in plain English and requires the identification of specific computer models for purchase.

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COMPUTER HARDWARE ASSESSMENT

Computer Basics and Operating Systems

Overview
In this assessment, you prove that you understand the components of a computer and what you would purchase
as a consumer.

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? The purpose of the RAM is to store data temporarily

b. What is the difference between RAM and the Hard Drive? RAM- short term memory while HARD

DRIVE-Long term storage.

c. What does the CPU or Processor do? It carries out commands

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

Microphone Mouse Keyboard

Scanner Speakers Monitor

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


Microphone Mouse Keyboard

Scanner Speakers Monitor

4. What is the operating system running on your computer (you must include the version in your answer)?
Windows 10 enterprise LTSC, version-1809
5. Using your web browser, navigate to http://www.bestbuy.com.
6. Search for a new desktop computer. Your budget is $1,000. Locate the computer that you would

purchase.

a. Paste the URL to your selected computer here: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/desktop-

computers/desktops-under-500/pcmcat1539267568008.c?id=pcmcat1539267568008

b. What is the cost of the computer you selected? $379.99

What features made you select this computer over others? 4GB Memory – 128GB
SSD with a free 6 months security software.
c.

7. Search for a new laptop computer. Your budget is $1,000. Locate the computer that you would

purchase.

a. Paste the URL to your selected computer here: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-inspiron-

3511-15-6-touch-laptop-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-256gb-solid-state-drive-black/6500646.p?

skuId=6500646
b. What is the cost of the computer you selected? $449.99

What features made you select this computer over others? 8GB Memory - 256GB
Hard drive
c.

8. Based on the two computers you selected, which would you purchase and why?

I would purchase the Dell-Inspiron laptop worth $449.99 because it has a higher

memory of 8GB than the desktop computer with a 4GB Memory.


Rubric
Description Points
RAM is defined in plain English 1
Difference between RAM and hard drive is explained in plain English 2
CPU/processor purpose is explained in plain English 1
Output devices are selected from list 2
Input devices are selected from list 4
Operating system running on computer you are using is identified 2
Desktop computer is identified for purchase 3
Laptop computer is identified for purchase 3
Purchase decision is explained for which computer to purchase 2
TOTAL 20

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