• Date & Time:
  • Section 0316:  October 30 @ 1:00 pm
  • Section 3141:  October 24 @ 4:00 pm
      
• Chapters 6 thru 9 of the Computing Essentials book
• 50 Multiple Choice Questions
• Bring a Scantron form and a No. 2 pencil

Quick Review

• Read Chapters 6 thru 9 and Understand all Concepts.
    
• Review the Key Terms at the end of  each chapter and verify that you understand their meaning.
     
• Visit the Student Links section of the Computing Essentials web site and practice with the online quizzes for chapters 6 thru 9.
    
• Chapter 6 - Communications and Connectivity
  • Describe connectivity options: fax machines, e-mail, voice-messaging systems, video conferencing systems, shared resources, and online services.
  • Describe conventional modems, T1, ISDN, ADL, and cable modem connections.
  • Describe cable and air communication channels - telephone, coaxial, fiber-optics, microwave, and satellite.
  • Discuss bandwidth, serial versus parallel transmission, direction and modes of data transmission, and protocols.
  • Explain network architecture -  configurations and strategies.
  • Describe local area, metropolitan area, and wide area networks.
       
• Chapter 7 -  The Internet and the Web
  • Describe Internet providers, connections, and protocols.
  • Discuss e-mail, mailing lists, newsgroups, and chat groups.
  • Describe Internet services: Telnet, FTP, Gopher, and the Web.
  • Describe electronic commerce including Web storefronts and electronic payment options.
  • Compare the two types of search tools: indexes and search engines.
  • Discuss the two types of Web utilities: plug-ins and helper applications.
  • Describe intranets, extranets, and firewalls.
      
• Chapter 8 - Multimedia, Web Authoring and More
  • Describe multimedia including storyboards and authoring programs.
  • Explain Web authoring, Web site design, and Web authoring programs.
  • Describe desktop publishing, image editors, and illustration programs.
  • Define virtual reality, VRML, and V.R. authoring programs.
  • Discuss artificial intelligence: robotics and knowledge-based systems.
  • Define project management, Gantt charts, and PERT charts.
      
• Chapter 9 - Privacy, Security, Ergonomics, and the Environment 
  • Discuss the privacy issues raised by the presence of large databases, electronic networks, the Internet, and the Web.
  • List the major laws on privacy.
  • Explain the effects of computer crimes, including the spreading of computer viruses.
  • Describe other hazards to the computer.
  • Discuss security measures that may be taken.
  • Describe ergonomics and how it helps avoid physical and mental risks.
  • Describe the four ethical issues: privacy, accuracy, property, and access.
  • Discuss what the computer industry is doing to protect the environment.
  • Discuss what you can do to help protect the environment.

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