The following picture shows an example of the necessary equipment needed to perform tasks this tutorial introduces. This level of knowledge about equipment should also be regarded as a part of "technology literacy" because you should be able to choose what to buy, not have someone else choose it for you.

Click on active links in the picture below to learn more about a few basic hardware and peripheral devices.

COMPUTER | MODEM | MONITOR | KEYBOARD | MOUSE | SCANNER | PRINTER

 

Exercises for Chapter 1

  1. Obtain a copy of a computer magazine or a mail order catalog. Scan for information about different equipment discussed in this chapter. Can you find words such as "dpi", "bps", "resolution", etc.
  2. If you find words or abbreviations you don't understand, mark them so that you can ask your friend or a computer support person later.