Sunday, June 21, 2009

Worksheet 2.3.2: PC Power Supply

1. The most basic function of the PC power supply is to convert ____________ current to _____________ current.

2. What is the purpose of the cover panels?
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

3. Drives, like CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs, are inserted into bays or racks that are typically _________inches wide.

4. What are some factors to consider when purchasing a computer case?
a. _____________________________________________________________
b. _____________________________________________________________
c. _____________________________________________________________
d. _____________________________________________________________
e. _____________________________________________________________
f. _____________________________________________________________
g. _____________________________________________________________

5. In Europe, the standard outlet delivers ________________Volts AC, while in North America the standard wall outlet delivers ________________Volts AC.

6. What rating do computer power supplies have?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

7. What are the two most common power supply types?
a. _____________________________________________________________
b. _____________________________________________________________

8. What is the importance of the power supply fan?
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

Worksheet 1.6.6: Lab Safety Checklist

Fill in the blanks in the following lines:
1. The workspace for an IT technician should be large enough to accommodate the:
a. _____________________________________________________________
b. _____________________________________________________________
c. _____________________________________________________________
d. _____________________________________________________________
Near the workbench, power outlets should be available to accommodate the system unit power and the power needs of other electrical devices.

2. The workspace should maintain a humidity level of _______________ percent to reduce the likelihood of ESD.

3. The workbench should be a _______________________ surface. Additionally, it should have a flat cleanable surface.

4. The workspace should be distant from areas of heavy ______________ equipment or concentrations of ________________.

5. The workspace should be free of _________________. __________________ can contaminate the workspace, causing premature damage to computer components. The work area should have a filtered air system to reduce _________and contaminants.

6. Lighting should be adequate to see small details. Two different illumination forms are preferred, such as an adjustable ________ with a shade and ______________ lighting.

7. Extreme variations of ____________________ can affect a computer's components. ________________ should be maintained consistent with the components' specifications.

8. Properly ___________ AC electrical current is essential. Power outlets should be tested with an outlet tester for proper grounding.

Monday, June 15, 2009

ict ii - act # 2: Dynamic Site Storyboard

Instructions:

1. Study pages 1 to 17 of your book.
2. Do Activity # 2 in your activity notebook.
3. On the next page rate your own storyboard using the rubrics on page 20-24.
4. Submit your notebooks 5 mins before the our time ends.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Activty # 2: Lab 1.5.3: Boolean Operations

Instruction: In your ite1ver3 module, click index, then go to the Labs tab, download lab 1.5.3 then write your answers in your activity notebook.

Activity # 1

Worksheet 1.3.8: Windows Navigation and Settings
Instruction: Write your answers on your activity notebook.

1. It is extremely important not to power off the computer while the operating system is still running using the ________________ _______________.

2. The main display screen in Windows is known as the ________________.

3. The ________________ contains the start button, quick launch buttons, and the clock.

4. The ________________ menu allows you to access virtually every program and function on the PC.

5. To adjust the date and time, double-click on the ________________ on the right side of the________________ .

6. Most applications have three tiny icons in the upper right corner of the screen that are used to ________________ the screen, ________________ the screen, or ________________the application.

7. To adjust the screen display, first________________ all windows that are open. Right-click on an empty space on the ________________ and choose properties.

8. To access the volume control, click on the ________________ icon on the right side of the ________________.

9. To move a desktop icon to another position on the desktop, click on it and then ________________ it to the desired location.

10. Once highlighted, you can rename icons, like folders, by clicking on the ________________ and then typing in a new one.

11. To create a new folder, ________________ the desktop and then select New > Folder.

12. The ___________________ bar displays the name of the document and application.

13. The ___________________ bar contains menus for manipulating the document, such as creating new documents, copying text, inserting images, and so on.

14. The ___________________ bar shows useful information, such as page number, whether the file is being saved, how to access the Help feature, and so on.

15. The ___________________ bars appear when the document is too large for it to fit on the screen and are used for moving the image or text through the window.