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MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A(n) __________ is a small image that represents a file, command, or another computer
function.
A. server
B. icon
C. frown
D. field
A. client
B. node
C. mobile device
D. computer system
3. A(n) __________ generally can fit into the palm of your hand.
A. mainframe computer
B. notebook computer
C. supercomputer
D. mobile device
A. an extranet
B. an intranet
C. the Internet
A. client
B. server
C. network
D. icon
TRUE / FALSE
CROSS-CURRICULAR—MATHEMATICS
Use the Internet or other resources to search for information on a famous woman mathematician.
Use the keywords women mathematician with one or two search engines, such as
discover.
CROSS-CURRICULAR—SCIENCE
Use the Internet and other resources to find information about wireless technology and computers
of the future. Prepare a two-page report describing what you found. Use www.ask.com to locate
CROSS-CURRICULAR—SOCIAL STUDIES
Visit the Web site www.mrnussbaum.com/gamescode.htm#social and click the Social Studies
link. Play at least three of the social studies games. Prepare a one-page report describing the
games you played, why you selected those games, and then list three new facts you learned from
this exercise.
The computer has influenced the way in which we communicate. Use the Internet and other
on your findings.
WEB PROJECT
You are a member of a special group exploring the history of computers. Your instructor has
asked you to investigate the history of computing and report your findings to the class. You are to
the Internet and other resources. The Web site located at www.computerhistory.org/ is a good
starting point.
TEAMWORK PROJECT
Assume that your classroom has an existing network with six computers and an old, out-of-date
printer. Your classroom has just received five new computers and a new printer. One of the
computers is a server. Your teacher has asked that you and three of your fellow students create a
work plan and blueprint to implement the new computers into the existing network.
She would like answers to the following questions: What information and resources can
be shared? Will any other special hardware be required? Prepare a report on your
findings. Include any other information about networks you think will be helpful. Start by
Programs, printers, hard drive space, and other devices can be shared. Answers will
vary as far as hardware – network could be wired or wireless; could require a
CRITICALThinking
The computer has influenced the way in which we communicate. Use the Internet and other resources
to locate information on how the computer has affected our methods of communications. What other
communication changes do you think could occur in the future? Explain how mobile devices could
become more popular and how you think these devices might influence our society. Write a two-page
EXPLORINGGoogle
Gmail is a free Web mail service provided through Google. To create an account, complete the
following steps:
Students should submit a printed copy of their e-mail message from Gmail.