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Belen Ramirez
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Computer Apps/Period 6
27 February 2012
Internet History Questions
When the “Internet” was first developed or thought of? By who?
It was first thought in the 1950s, and Tim Berners-Lee developed it.
What was it originally called?
Arpa Net
What was the date of the first Internet transmission? What happened?
It happened on October 29, 1969, and it crashed when Leonard Kleinrock tried to send a message.
Why was the Internet developed?
the U.S. Department of defense researchers could share information with each other
Who were the first “people” (not person) to use the Internet?
Secret Service
When was email developed?
1965
What is TCP/IP used for?
to exchange information over a network they need to use a protocol
What did the National Science Foundation do to help the Internet?
it managed the internet from 1990 to 1995 when it was known as the NSFNET
Why was Archie created?
it was the first search engine
What happened in 1991 that made the Internet “user-friendly”?
the world wide web was established
11.What significant event took place in 1989?
Apple Macintosh Computer were released
12.What did Michael Dertouzos do for the Internet?
helped set standards for the world wide web and to make sure that different programs wouldnt require individual software
13.Who was the first national commercial online service? When did they go online?
Delphi in the year of 1992
14.Approximately, when did the Internet become as we know it today?
about 1991 when the ARPANET ended
15.What are some of the current trends in technology today?
social networks, and emails
Write out the definitions for the following vocabulary words:
Routers – A device that forwards data packets of a computer network
FTP – Transfer from one computer or system to another, especially on the internet
TCP/IP – Set of communications protocls used for the Internet and other similar networks
Email – electonic mail, system of world wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message
Archie – A tool for finding files on anonymouse FTP sites
Telnet – A network protocol that allows a user on one computer to log on to another computer that is part of the same network.
Client-server architecture – Protocols the take from a request for information and a response with information
Gopher – Application layer protocol that is used for searching, distributing and retrieving documents over the internet
Spider – computer robot programs that search engines to roam the World Wide Web
DSL – medium for transferring data over regular phone lines and can be used to connect to the internet

to speed up computer buy ram(memory)
to have more space in hardware
Malware(Malicious Software)- act without a users knowledge and deliberately alter a computer's operation
*Virus- pottentionnaly damages computer programs that affects, or infects, a computer negatively by the way the computer without user's knowledgee or permission
*worm- a program that copies itself repeatedly
*Trojan Horse- a program that hides within or looks like a legitimate program

in word.
Lesson 1 - What is a Computer
1) What activities do you perform or want to perform on a computer (email, online shopping, etc.)?
5) Does the coffee store you visit use a computer to order their inventory?
a) i dont go to a coffee store
their merchandise?
a) with computers
Lesson 2 - What is an Operating System?
2) You are viewing this lesson on a computer. Do you know what operating system the computer is using? If not, find out.
a) Microsoft Window 7
operating system?
a) Microsoft-Windows 7
b) Apple-Os X Mountain Lion
c) Linux- Ubuntu
Lesson 3 - What are the basic parts of a desktop computer?
the desktop computers you'vecomputersyou've seen at
Not all desktops look the same, because the all have different software and also like physically appearances
What pieces of hardware do they have in common?
Lesson 4 - What are all the buttons, sockets, and slots used for?
Find out what types of drives are on a computer (e.g, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM). Get a picture from the Internet and in "Paint" draw lines/circles and label the drives
is USB Ports onPortson the computer.
Lesson 5 - What is inside a desktop computer? 1. Review the OUTSIDE parts of the computer identified in this lesson. Get a picture from the Internet with all parts identified or label them in Paint. Speakers, Monitor, System Unit, Printer, list three external devices, Drives, Mouse, Keyboard, Microphone, and WebCam, Make sure you know the function of each part.
2. Review the INSIDE parts of the computer identified in this lesson. Get a picture from the Internet with all the parts identified or label them in Paint. Case, CD/DVD ROM, CPU, Case Fan, Hard Drive, Memory, Modem, Power Supply, Sound Card, and Video Card.Lesson 6 - How do I connect to the Internet?
Think about the laptop computers you've seen at work, school, the library, a store, or a friend's house. Did all the laptops look the same? Explain?
What did they have in common?
used for? SameSame as a - Skip
Lesson 10 - How do I connect to the Internet? Same a Above - SkipLesson 11 - How do I set up a computer?
Look at the computer you are using in the classroom.

Lesson 3 - What are the basic parts of a desktop computer?
Think about the desktop computers you've seen at work, school, the library, a store, or a friend's house, do all the desktops look the same? Explain? Get pictures of different looking desktop computers.
physically appearances
What
What pieces of in common?
Keyboard, mouse, memory,cards,scanners,monitors,and printers
Lesson 4 - What are all the buttons, sockets, and slots used for?
Find out what types of drives are on a computer (e.g, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM). Get a picture from the Internet and in "Paint" draw lines/circles and label the drives
different Ports.
Lesson 5 - What is inside a desktop computer? 1. Review the OUTSIDE parts of the computer identified in this lesson. Get a picture from the Internet with all parts identified or label them in Paint. Speakers, Monitor, System Unit, Printer, list three external devices, Drives, Mouse, Keyboard, Microphone, and WebCam, Make sure you know the function of each part.
2. Review the INSIDE parts of the computer identified in this lesson. Get a picture from the Internet with all the parts identified or label them in Paint. Case, CD/DVD ROM, CPU, Case Fan, Hard Drive, Memory, Modem, Power Supply, Sound Card, and Video Card.Lesson 6 - How do I connect to the Internet?
Research 2 or more Internet Service Providers and compare their service packages. Look up Verizon Verizon Plans and Check out NetZero, why are their prices different?
and NetZero.
Lesson 7 - What are the basic parts of a laptop computer?
Think about the laptop computers you've seen at work, school, the library, a store, or a friend's house. Did all the laptops look the same? Explain?
in common?
Lesson 8 - What are all the buttons, sockets, and slots used for? Same as a Desktop - SkipLesson 9 - What is inside a laptop computer? Same as a Desktop - Skip
Lesson 10 - How do I connect to the Internet? Same a Above - SkipLesson 11 - How do I set up a computer?
Do you have a USB or PS/2 mouse?
Do you have a USB or PS/2 keyboard?
and wireless?
Lesson 12 - How do I keep my computer healthy?
Think about your computer, at home, does it need to be cleaned? Explain three ways you can clean your computer?
your fingers?
Lesson 13 - What are some troubleshooting techniques?
Think about times when your computer has had any of the problems described in the lesson. How did you handle the problem?
you do?
Lesson
Lesson 14 - a gift for you?
a) yes it would bcause im always walking around the house
1. OS Software-set of instruction progams
Hardware- see/ touch
to speed up computer buy ram(memory)
to have more space in hardware

Directions: Go to the following website: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/ComputerBasics, read lessons 1-15 and answer the questions below. Use the “Outline” tool in word.
Lesson 1 - What is a Computer
1) What activities do you perform or want to perform on a computer (email, online shopping, etc.)?
a) to do schoolwork. to edit pictures. listen to music, go on YouTube and use my Facebook
2) Write down all the computers that are necessary for you to complete your normal activities in a day?
a) microwave, alarm clock, computer, cell phone, and Ps3
3) Is it a computer that controls the stoplights so you can drive to work?
a) Yes
4) How did the cashier scan and calculate your grocery items?
a) with a computer
5) Does the coffee store you visit use a computer to order their inventory?
a) i dont go to a coffee store
6) How does the department store manage their merchandise?
a) with computers
Lesson 2 - What is an Operating System?
1) What is an operating system? Is it software?
a) most important software that runs the computer
2) You are viewing this lesson on a computer. Do you know what operating system the computer is using? If not, find out.
a) Microsoft Window 7
3) Visit the Microsoft, Apple, and Linux websites and list the most current name of their operating system?
a) Microsoft-Windows 7
b) Apple-Os X Mountain Lion
c) Linux- Ubuntu
Lesson 3 - What are the basic parts of a desktop computer?
Think about the desktop computers you've seen at work, school, the library, a store, or a friend's house, do all the desktops look the same? Explain? Get pictures of different looking desktop computers.
Not all desktops look the same, because the all have different software and also like physically appearances
What pieces of hardware do they have in common?
Keyboard, mouse, memory,cards,scanners,monitors,and printers
Lesson 4 - What are all the buttons, sockets, and slots used for?
Find out what types of drives are on a computer (e.g, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM). Get a picture from the Internet and in "Paint" draw lines/circles and label the drives
Get another picture of a computer with USB Ports and Count the number is USB Ports on the computer. Do the same as above and using "Paint" draw lines/circles and label the different Ports.
Lesson 5 - What is inside a desktop computer? 1. Review the OUTSIDE parts of the computer identified in this lesson. Get a picture from the Internet with all parts identified or label them in Paint. Speakers, Monitor, System Unit, Printer, list three external devices, Drives, Mouse, Keyboard, Microphone, and WebCam, Make sure you know the function of each part.
2. Review the INSIDE parts of the computer identified in this lesson. Get a picture from the Internet with all the parts identified or label them in Paint. Case, CD/DVD ROM, CPU, Case Fan, Hard Drive, Memory, Modem, Power Supply, Sound Card, and Video Card.Lesson 6 - How do I connect to the Internet?
Research 2 or more Internet Service Providers and compare their service packages. Look up Verizon Verizon Plans and Check out NetZero, why are their prices different?
Determine which provider and service package would be best for you, based on your needs, between Verizon and NetZero.
Lesson 7 - What are the basic parts of a laptop computer?
Think about the laptop computers you've seen at work, school, the library, a store, or a friend's house. Did all the laptops look the same? Explain?
What did they have in common?
Lesson 8 - What are all the buttons, sockets, and slots used for? Same as a Desktop - SkipLesson 9 - What is inside a laptop computer? Same as a Desktop - Skip
Lesson 10 - How do I connect to the Internet? Same a Above - SkipLesson 11 - How do I set up a computer?
Look at the computer you are using in the classroom.
Do you have a USB or PS/2 mouse?
Do you have a USB or PS/2 keyboard?
Is your Internet hardwire and wireless?
Lesson 12 - How do I keep my computer healthy?
Think about your computer, at home, does it need to be cleaned? Explain three ways you can clean your computer?
Based on the type of monitor you have, do you follow the steps you learned to clean it correctly? Will you try to clean using proper techniques? With the computer screens in class, is it ok to touch the screens with your fingers?
Lesson 13 - What are some troubleshooting techniques?
Think about times when your computer has had any of the problems described in the lesson. How did you handle the problem?
If there is a problem in class, what do you do?
Lesson 14 - What is a network? 1. At home, would a wired network or wireless network be right for you? what kind of person would give back a gift

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