Discussion+Questions

**Chapter 4 Discussion Questions**
Copy and paste the following discussion questions in the discussion area. Answer the questions thoroughly. When completed submit for grading.

1. What is the difference between RAM and ROM? Explain.

2. Why is it important for your computer to be expandable?

3. What is Blue-ray used for?

4. Visit an online computer store and note the system requirements listed on five software packages. What are the requirements for processor? RAM? Operating systems? Available hard-disk space? CD/DVD speed? Audio/video cards? Are there any output hardware requirements?

5. The floppy drive no longer comes with a standard Dell PC, HP, etc. What do you think will be the next "legacy" device to be abandoned? Why?

6. Storing humans: If the human genome is 800 million bytes (according to Raymond Kurzweil), how many humans could you fit on a 120 GB hard drive?

7. DVD formats: DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, so many formats! Are they all the same? Visit the sites below to get current information on the issues surrounding recordable DVD media:

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=Chapter 5 Discussion Questions= Copy and paste the following discussion questions in word to answer then copy and paste into the discussion area. Answer the questions thoroughly. If it is asking you to explain, that means at least 4 sentences!

1. Visit an online shopping site. Investigate FIVE different types of printers by clicking on the printer names and then on full specifications. Answer (a)The type of printer (b) its price, (c) its resolution (d) its functions (ie copy and fax also) (e) its speeds for black and white printing and color printing (if in color) (f) which operating system it is compatible with and (g) how much replacement ink cartridges will be. When completed with the comparison chart, which printer would you choose and why?

2. Do a keyword search for self-scanning and self-checkout and other terms related to these issues. Do you see any ethical problems involved with self-scanning checkout? Can people cheat the system? Are store jobs being lost to automation? Are people without credit cards and/or computer experience being excluded? Do you think self scanning is a good idea? (don't forget to support your information)

3. What is the difference between a screen font and a printer font? What does WYS/WYG mean?