1. Demonstrate the difference between an application-centric approach and a document-centric approach.

2. When you create a document using a program such as WordPad, the document is stored in the main memory (RAM) of the computer.

What do the letters RAM stand for?

When was RAM invented?

What is the typical RAM capacity of a computer today?

What was the RAM capacity 10 years ago?

How does RAM differ from ROM?

3. What is Live File System? What is Mastered format? In what type of situations would you use the Live File System? In what type of situations would you use the Mastered format?

4. Click the Internet Explorer icon. Type www.copyright.gov in the Address bar and then press the ENTER key:

What copyright laws exist concerning music files?

What should you know before downloading music files?

What are the legal ramifications of downloading and sharing illegal music files?

5. Type rhapsody.com in the Address bar of Internet Explorer and press the ENTER key.

What program do you need to download music from this Web site?

What are the fees for using the program? For shopping?

How are music files downloaded from within the program?

Would you use this service?

6. Type www.apple.com/itunes in the Address bar of Internet Explorer and press the ENTER key.

What program do you need to download music from the Website?

What are the fees for using the program? For shopping?

How are music files downloaded from within the program?

Would you use this service?

7. Backing up files is an important way to protect data and ensure that it is not lost or destroyed accidentally. You can use a variety of devices and techniques to back up files from a personal computer. Using Windows Help and Support, research the Backup and Restore. Determine what backup tools Windows 7 provides. Write a brief paragraph of your findings.

8. Data stored on disk is one of a companys most valuable assets. If that data were to be stolen, lost, or compromised so that it could not be accessed, the company could go out of business. Therefore, companies go to great lengths to protect their data. Prepare a brief report that describes your suggestion about the companies procedures in protecting their data against viruses, unauthorized access, and even against natural disasters such as fire and floods.