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Computer Performance
Track # 304940
Annotations by:  Sylvia Goodwin
 
 Track Category
Grade(s):
High School (9-12)
Subjects(s):
Technology
Last Modified:
Feb 21, 2007
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 Track Description

This trackstar will address the objectives listed below

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using laser, ink jet, bubble jet, dot matrix, impact, and plotter printers

 

Explain the purpose of external and internal Zip drives.(36)

 

Define these two terms related to computer performance: MIPS and

throughput.

2.             

                Explain the function of the BUS card.

 

Explain the role of video memory in the speed and efficiency of a computer.

 

Explain the function of a Network Interface Card (NIC).

 

Explain how Ethernet connection speed is measured.

 

Define baud rate.

 

Explain how T1 and T3 lines affect Internet connections and speed.

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