Questions:
Computers and Software
Treat each of the questions individually and in the order given below. The focus of your answers should be on answering the 'why' questions posed below and your explanations for your recommendations. This is not a formal paper and APA guidelines do not need to be followed. You should identify the question you are answering and then provide your answer for that question.
1. Accuracy of data input is important. What method of data input would be best for each of the following situations and explain why:
Printed questionnaires
Telephone survey
Bank checks
Retail tags
Long documents
2. Convenience and quality of output are important. Explain what method of output would be best for each of the following situations and explain why:
Hand held computer
Color photograph
Resume
Memorandum
Statistical report
Company annual report
3. Different types of storage devices are optimal for different situations. Explain what situations are appropriate for the following devices and explain why:
Hard disk
Thumb Drive
RAM
CD ROM
Tape
4. Explain the role of each of the following in determining the speed of a personal computer:
RAM
Clock speed
Data on hard disk
Data on CD ROM
Data on floppy disk