Exercise 1.Combine one word from A and one word from B and match it with the appropriate definition in C.
| A | B | C |
| Create | products | a monitor will do this on a computer screen |
| Central | information | this describes the format of 0 and 1in which information is stored |
| software | processing unit | these enable a computer to perform word processing, to create databases, and to manipulate numerical data |
| display | card | when two or more components are combined and then incorporated into a single package |
| digital | files | to make new programs, utilities or documents |
| expansion | network | a group of electronic machines connected by cables or other means which can exchange information and share equipment (such as printers and disk drives) |
| integrated | data | the principal microchip that the computer is built around |
| computer | circuits | you plug this into a slot to add features such as video, sound, modem and networking |
Exercise 2.Complete each gap in the following text with a phrase from the table above.
1. The computer monitor will _____ _________ so you can see it on screen.
2. Information is stored on a computer as _________ __________.
3. Spreadsheet and graphic software are examples of _______ __________.
4. Digital communications and ________ _________ have allowed developments in hardware to be made.
5. In order to organize data you should _________ __________where you can store data.
6. When several computers are linked together you have a _________ ______.
7. The part of the computer which interprets and carries out instructions is the ___________ __________.
8. An _______ __________ can be inserted in your computer to give your computer extracapabilities.
Exercise 3. Choose the correct word in each of the following.
1. The speed with which a modem can process data is measured in ----.
a) bandwidth b) bits per second (bps) c) signal
2. Cables consisting of several copper wires each with a shield are known as ----cables.
a) twisted pair b) optical fibre c) power cables
3. Computers that are connected together within one building form a ----.
a) WAN b) ISP c) LAN
4. If you transfer a file from a remote computer to your computer, you ----.
a) download b) upload c) run
5. To send out information is to ----.
a) signal b) packet c) transmit
6. A document containing information and graphics that can be accessed on the internet is ----.
a) a website b) a web page c) the World Wide Web
Exercise 4. Complete the words in the following sentences by adding the prefix inter-, intra-, trans-, com-,con-, up- or down-.
1. Last month computer ____time cost the company over ˆ 10.000 in
lost production.
2. The computers in the production department have now been successfully_____connected with those in the planning department.
3. Once you have completed payment details the data will be ____mitted via a secure link.
4. We cannot network these computers because the systems are not_____patible.
5. Many companies distribute internal documents on their own ____net.
6. Once the home page has been completed, we'll be ready to___load the site.
7. Cables are being laid throughout the building as the network requires physical____nections.
8. Using the network he was able to ____bine the data from different reports.
Exercise 5.Here is a list of instructions for someone wanting to set up a small network. Put the instructions in the correct order. Translate them.
a ) Make wiring and layout plans for your network.
b) Hook up the network cables by connecting everything to the hub.
c) Check that each computer has an IP address and give it a name.
d) If you're installing a small network, twisted pair will be adequate. However, in order to span greater distances and to minimize magnetic and electrical interference use fibre optic cable.
e) Decide on the type of network you want to install. To enable you to transfer large amounts of data, choose Fast Ethernet (100 BaseT).
f) Install network adapters in the computers.
g) Add an internet gateway to your network to set up a shared internet connection.
h) Install driver software for the adapter driver and install client software to share printers and files.
i) Check which protocols are installed and add any other protocols you require.
j) Get the hardware you need: an Ethernet adapter card for each computer that doesn't have an Ethernet port, a hub if you've got more than two computers, cables and wall jacks.