Hardware and Word Processor Lab
In this assignment you will:
Audit a Computer --
My intent is for you to do this on your home computer, but if you do not have a computer at home, you can use a lab computer
Turn in a Computer Document --
You may choose which application you use, but I do not want it on paper. I want it electronic. That indicates the following items from your computer:
  1. Type and speed of the CPU
  2. The amount of memory
  3. The Operating System name and current version
  4. The name of the computer
    (hint: this is not a name you just made up for this assignment. On a PC it is usually listed under System Properties; on a Mac it is usually listed under System Preferences)
  5. The name and type of the Network Adapter(s)
  6. The name and type of Video card
  7. The name and types of any storage devices connected to the computer
In addition, answer this question:
What could you do to make this computer work better ??
(hint: you should be able to list and explain at least 3 things that can be done -- simply replacing the computer moniter is not a way to make it work better)
Since this assignment is also intended to get you using a Word Processor, you should meet the following criteria as well:
  • Have at least 1 paragraph
  • Change the format of the paragraph in a noticeable way
    (**NOTE** -- just changing the font type, size or attributes of your text is NOT changing the format of the paragraph.)
  • Make something bold or italic
  • Use more than 1 font and more than 1 font size
  • Use bullets
You can use Microsoft Word, Open Office Write or the LibreOffice Word Processor to do this assignment. (Both Open Office and LibreOffice are free)
Attach your document to an email with 'CIS 110 - Lab 2 ' as the subject. Don't forget to include your name in the body of the email.
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