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Networking and Operating Systems

Chap. 4 Lab – Ports and Connectors Scavenger Hunt

Objective

  • I can demonstrate my understanding of modern and legacy ports and connectors by producing a document identifying each port visually.

Links:

Topics Discussed:

  • System Unit
  • Expansion Cards
  • Ports

Assignment:

  1. Today, we will be working on a Ports and Connectors Scavenger Hunt activity, where you will be tasked with identifying 26 different expansion ports and connectors common to PC workstations.
  2. Using the list below, and the Internet for research, you will hunt all around my room to find each of the 26 ports on the hardware devices placed all around my room
  3. Use your cell phone, the iSight camera on your iMac, or ask for a digital camera to take pictures of each port. You must provide original photos of each port (No borrowing from the Internet!).
  4. Produce a document (Word, Google Doc, InDesign, PowerPoint, etc.) and place your pictures in the document. Use text labels to identify each of the 26 ports.
  5. Submit your completed Ports and Connectors Scavenger Hunt document with all the required pictures to the Google Classroom assignment labeled “Chap. 4 Lab – Ports and Connectors Scavenger Hunt” by Wednesday, November 23rd.
  6. The first to successfully provide the document containing all 26 ports accurately pictured and labeled will win a free lunch (entree and drink), ordered in from the restaurant of their choice when we return from Thanksgiving break!
  7. Good luck, and happy hunting!

Ports and Connectors Scavenger Hunt List:

Legacy Multifunction Ports

D-Sub Ports:

25-pin serial port (male)
9-pin serial port (male)
25-pin parallel port (female)
36-pin IEEE 1284B Centronics connector (male)

Standard Single-Function Ports

PS/2 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard port (purple)
PS/2 6-pin mini-DIN mouse port (green)

Video Ports

15-pin D-Sub VGA port (female)
DVI port (female)
RGB Component ports (female)
Composite Video port (female)
Mini DisplayPort port (female)

Audio Ports

1/8-inch mini-audio port (female)
S/PDIF coaxial audio port (female)

Multimedia Ports

RG-6 coaxial port (female)
S-Video port (female)
Composite Audio port (female)

MIDI/Joystick Ports

DB-15 Joystick/Game port

Modem Ports

RJ-11 modem port (female)

Network Interface Ports

RJ-45 network port (female)
BNC Port (female)

Modern Multifunction Ports

USB A port(female)
USB B port(female)
USB mini port(female)
Firewire 400 IEEE 1394a port (female)
Firewire 800 IEEE 1394b port (female)
SCSI Ultra 320 port (female)

Assigned: November 22nd, 2016
Due Date: November 23rd, 2016

Networking and Operating Systems

Chap. 4 – Hardware: The CPU and Storage – LearnSmart

Objective:

Students will be able to describe how a computer operates in processing data. We will discuss transistors and microchips, show how data is represented electronically in the computer, explore the inside of the system unit—including the power supply, the motherboard, and microprocessors—and outline the operations of the central processing unit and the machine cycle. We will then discuss the different kinds of main memory and conclude this unit by showing how expansion cards, bus lines, and ports give a computer more versatility.

Students will also be able to describe the various devices used to store data before and after it is processed—hard disks, optical disks (CD, DVD, Blu-ray), flash and solid-state memory, smart cards, and cloud-based (online) storage.

Link:

Topics Discussed:

  • Microchips
  • Transistors
  • Integrated circuits
  • Chips
  • Microprocessors
  • Machine language
  • System Unit
  • Power Supply
  • Motherboard
  • Central Processing Unit
  • The Machine Cycle
  • Memory
  • RAM
  • ROM
  • CMOS
  • Flash Memory
  • Expansion Cards
  • Bus Lines
  • Ports
  • Secondary Storage
  • Hard disks
  • Optical disks
  • Smart cards
  • Cloud storage

Assignment:

  1. Complete the Chapter LearnSmart module, due Thursday, November 10th. This Practice assignment consists of 138 questions.
  2. When you are finished with this LearnSmart assignment, you may work on any assignments that are past due.
Assigned: November 7th, 2016
Teacher Pacing Due Date: November 10th, 2016
Networking and Operating Systems

Fall 2015 – BOSS BATTLE – NetOp1 Semester Exam

Objective:

Students will demonstrate their understanding of hardware and software basics through a summative quiz.

Link:

Topics Discussed:

  • Information Technology
  • The Internet & The World Wide Web
  • Software
  • Hardware – The CPU & Storage
  • Hardware – Input & Output
  • Communications, Networks and Cyberthreats
  • Personal Technology
Assignment:

  1. Click the https://connect.mheducation.com link, log in and look for the Boss Battle – Midterm Exam Fall 2015 test.
  2. The exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions.
  3. Before starting the quiz, please put away all notes, study guides and other materials other than your five 3×5″ notecards.
  4. Please close all other documents and webpages and do not open any new tabs or windows until after you have submitted the quiz.
  5. Please remain silent until everyone has completed the quiz.
  6. You have one hour to complete the test. Be sure to submit your test answers before the end of the class period today.
  7. Congratulations on completing the first half of Networking and Operating Systems! I’ll see you in 2016 with more networking, more hands-on activities and a more in-depth look into the ways connected computers enrich and enhance our lives!

Have the Merriest of Christmases, the Happiest of New Years’, the Happiest of Hanukkahs, the most Peaceful of Kwanzaas – whatever you may celebrate, make it awesome!

Assigned: December 17th, 2015
Due Date: December 17th, 2015
Networking and Operating Systems

Hayden’s Hour of Code 2015

Objective:

Students will participate in the Hour of Code Day coding activity and complete an hour of basic computer programming.

Student-Friendly Learning Target:

I can complete an hour of computer code.

Topics Discussed:

  • Computer Science
  • Computer Programming
  • Hour of Code Day

Assignment:

The Center for Computer Studies at Carl Hayden High School is proud to participate in the annual Hour of Code activity. The Hour of Code is a global movement that promotes participation in Computer Science by showing that anybody can learn the basics of computer programming.

To begin your Hour of Code, check out the Hayden’s Hour of Code post on the Hayden Hub website:

https://haydenhub.org/?p=9341

The “All Ages” activities might be a little too easy for your skill level, but if you absolutely must do the Minecraft tutorial, or Code with Anna and Elsa, then by all means, do so.

Those seeking a little more challenge should scroll down to the “Partner tutorials in other programming languages”  option. The “CodeCombat” and “Build an iPhone game in your browser” tutorials are particularly recommended.

When you’re finished, you’ll be able to print a certificate showing you did an Hour of Code. Turn in the certificate to me by the end of the class period, and make sure to click the “I did an hour of code activity form” link at the bottom of the Hayden Hub page to let us know that you participated in the Hour of Code activities.

Thanks for participating in the Hour of Code Day!

Assigned: December 11th, 2015
Due: December 11th, 2015

Networking and Operating Systems

Chap. 7: Personal Technology – Practice

Objective:

Students will identify and explain how personal devices like digital cameras, high-tech radio, digital television, and video game systems enrich our lives.

Link:

Topics Discussed:

  • Digital Cameras
  • High-Tech Radio
  • Digital Television
  • Video Game Systems
Assignment:

  1. Visit https://connect.mheducation.com and read Chapter 7 on Personal Technology. There’s actually some interesting stuff in there about digital cameras and personal digital entertainment options, so be sure to at least give it a once-over.
  2. Complete the Chapter 7 LearnSmart Practice assignment, due Friday of this week. The Practice assignment consists of 61 questions. Don’t forget to check your score afterwards, and if you got less than 80 percent, try, try again!
  3. I know you were really looking forward to doing your presentations today. You can thank whoever gave me this cold for buying you an extra day to prepare yourself. In this regard, make extra sure you’re ready to present them tomorrow.
Assigned: November 30th, 2015
Due Date: December 4th, 2015
Networking and Operating Systems

Chap. 5 – Hardware: Input and Output – Sharpening the Saw

Objective:

Students will identify and explain properties of and trends within PC input, including keyboards, pointing devices, data entry devices, and future input technologies, and PC output, including display screens, printers, multimedia, and future output technologies. Students will also explore health and ergonomic issues related to computer use.

Link:

Topics Discussed:

  • Keyboards
  • Pointing Devices
  • Source Data-Entry Devices
  • The Future of Input
  • Softcopy Output: Display Screens
  • Hardcopy Output: Printers
  • Mixed Output – Sound, Voice & Video
  • The Future of Output
  • Quality of Life: Health & Ergonomics

Assignment:

  1. Complete the Chapter 5 “Sharpening the Saw” Practice quiz, due Friday of this week. The Practice assignment consists of 48 questions.
  2. I know Question 9 has duplicate responses, and marks one of them as wrong if you choose the other. It will be thrown out of the question bank when we take the quiz on Friday.
  3. Don’t forget to check your score afterwards, and if you got less than 80 percent, try, try again!
Assigned: October 26th, 2015
Due Date: October 30th, 2015
Networking and Operating Systems

Chap. 5 – Hardware: Input and Output – Practice

Objective:

Students will identify and explain properties of and trends within PC input, including keyboards, pointing devices, data entry devices, and future input technologies, and PC output, including display screens, printers, multimedia, and future output technologies. Students will also explore health and ergonomic issues related to computer use.

Link:

Topics Discussed:

  • Keyboards
  • Pointing Devices
  • Source Data-Entry Devices
  • The Future of Input
  • Softcopy Output: Display Screens
  • Hardcopy Output: Printers
  • Mixed Output – Sound, Voice & Video
  • The Future of Output
  • Quality of Life: Health & Ergonomics

Assignment:

  1. Visit https://connect.mheducation.com and read Chapter 5 on Hardware: Input and Output.
  2. Seriously, read it! There’s good stuff in there!
  3. Complete the Chapter 5 LearnSmart Practice assignment, due Friday of this week. The Practice assignment consists of 60 questions. Don’t forget to check your score afterwards, and if you got less than 80 percent, try, try again!
Assigned: October 12th, 2015
Due Date: October 16th, 2015
Networking and Operating Systems

Fall 2014 – Adapter Interfaces Exercise

Happy Final Week of the 2nd Semester! Today we’re going to investigate Adapter Interfaces. Use the provided links to answer the following study questions. Write your answers in a Microsoft Word or Google Docs document, and place a copy of the document onto the server in the StudentsTempFiles > Marmolejo NetOp > Student Drop Folder > 5.0 – Adapter Interfaces by the end of class tomorrow. Feel free to work in pairs, but make sure you each turn in your own separate Word document.

ISA – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industry_Standard_Architecture

1. The ISA standard supports two bus widths, what are they (in bits)?

2. What interface is directly descended from ISA?

3. Is ISA still in use?

4. What interfaces currently in use are derived from ISA?

5. What is EISA, and how does it relate to ISA?

PCI – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conventional_PCI

6. What does PCI stand for?

7. What two bus widths does the PCI standard support?

8. What types of devices can you connect in a PCI expansion slot?

9. What is the peak transfer rate for a 32-bit PCI slot (in MB/second)?

10. What is the difference between a “Full-size” PCI card, and a “Low-profile” PCI card?

AGP – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accelerated_Graphics_Port

11. What type of card is primarily used in AGP expansion slots?

12. What drawback of the PCI bus led to the development of the AGP standard?

13. What is the maximum bandwidth (in MB/second) of the AGP bus?

14. Is AGP still in use today?

PCIe – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCIe

15. What improvements did the PCIe interface introduce over the PCI and AGP interfaces?

16. What is a “Lane”, as defined by the PCIe standard?

17. What are the five form factors of PCIe cards?

18. What is the relationship between a PCIe slot’s form factor and the number of lanes it contains?

19. What is the maximum number of lanes currently in common use?

20. What is the maximum bandwidth (in MB/second) of the PCIe v3.0 per lane?

21. What type of expansion cards can be used in a PCIe slot? Which is the most common?

Networking and Operating Systems

Fall 2014 – Chap. 8 – Hard Drives Quiz

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014

Objective:

  • I can demonstrate my understanding of Hard Drive technologies through a summative quiz.

Links:

D2SC Website: https://puhsd.d2sc.com/

Topics Discussed:

  • Chapter 8: Hard Drives

 

Assignment:

  1. Click the D2SC link to connect to the online testing website. Log in with your student number as both the username and the password.
  2. Navigate to your Assignments and click the “Chap. 8 – Hard Drives Quiz”.
  3. The quiz is 15 questions, all multiple choice.
  4. Please put away all notes, study guides and other materials before starting the quiz.
  5. Please close all other documents and webpages and do not open any new tabs or windows until after you have submitted the quiz.
  6. Please remain silent until everyone has completed the quiz.
  7. Submit your test answers before the end of the class period today.
  8. When you have completed your quiz, begin reading Chapter 9 on Removable Drives in the online textbook located on the StudentsTempFiles network share.

Assigned: December 3rd, 2014
Due Date: December 3rd, 2014

Networking and Operating Systems

Fall 2014 – Objective 6.02 – 6.03 – RAM

Objective:

  • I can properly handle and install computer RAM, and troubleshoot basic RAM problems.
Links:

Please access the class textbook on StudentsTempFiles in the NetOp 1-2 Student Pickup Folder.
Topics Discussed:
  • Chapter 6, Objective 6.02: Handling and Installing RAM
  • Chapter 6, Objective 6.03: Troubleshooting RAM Errors

Assignment:

  1. Read Objectives 6.02 and 6.03 on pages 134 – 140.
  2. Review the Checkpoint quiz answers on pages 137-140.
  3. We will be in the lab later this week to look at RAM handling and installation methods firsthand and to work with the lab computers.

Assigned: November 3rd, 2014
Due Date: November 4th, 2014