1. What is the difference between a supercomputer and a personal computer? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
2. Define and describe the four phases of information age.
3. Define and describe the four basic functions of a computer.
4. List three input devices and three output devices that might be attached to the PC. Describe the typical use of each.
5. Word processing tools have many techniques and tools. Define and describe how and what does justification, headers and footers work. Why might you need these features!
6. Explain the Web Application called mashup and discuss their use in the modern world. Do you believe the creation mashup affects intellectual property laws? Please discuss!
7. Define and describe the use of custom applications. Are there advantages and disadvantages of using custom applications? Give three examples.
8. Define computer modelling and simulation. List several advantages and disadvantages of using computer simulations for decision-making. Be sure to describe the feedback loop!
9. Define PDF documents and explain the main advantage of storing a copy of a graphic image as a PDF file. In your answer, make sure to mention the use of Web Browsers and PDF documents.
10. Define Computer-aided design (CAD), Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM). Why are these systems important in the manufacturing world? Please Explain!