ICS2O_0107_InternalHardware

= Internal Hardware =

1) Read the following pages:

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/componentprofiles/p/p_mobo.htm http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/m/mothboar.htm http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/e/expacard.htm http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/v/videadap.htm http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/s/souncard.htm http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/p/ps.htm http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/o/optidisc.htm

Note: Use additional sources if necessary.

2) Open a word processing program (Writer, Word, etc.)

3) Name the file (using your actual name): Lastname_Firstname_Internal_Hardware(make sure it has the .doc file extension)

4) Make sure the file is saved to your account (not on the computer)

5) Summarize in your own words (using headings and proper formatting) the following:
 * Motherboard
 * Expansion Card
 * Video Card
 * Sound Card
 * Power Supply
 * Optical Disc Drive

6) Answer, in your own words, the following questions.
 * What is the most expensive video card that Best Buy sells?
 * What is the least expensive video card that Best Buy sells?
 * What does it mean to burn a disc?

7) Your understanding of these concepts will be evaluated in the near future and this document you have created will be a key study aid and resource. Once you are finished, save the document as a pdf file and place it in the appropriate handin folder.