CIS 290 - Week 4 - Individual Assignments

Individual: I/O Devices and Mass Storage Devices

As a computer technician, you must be familiar with a wide range of Input/Output (I/O) devices including; keyboards, mice, monitors, biometric devices, projectors, cameras, and video or graphics cards. Before you can attach any of these to a computer system, you must first research which I/O devices and expansion cards are best suited for your computer's configuration.

Compare three input devices and three output devices. Criteria to address includes, but is not limited to:

• Expansion card type
• Specific system requirements
• Challenges with configuration
• Firmware updates
• Connection type

Display this information in one of the following ways:

• Option 1: An infographic.
• Option 2: A 5- to 7-slide presentation with detailed speaker notes.
• Option 3: A detailed chart.

Individual: Printers

There are several types of print technologies available for computer technicians.

Compare at least three print technologies. Criteria to address includes, but is not limited to:

• Different maintenance needs
• How to maintain the printers

Display this information in one of the following ways:

• Option 1: An infographic.
• Option 2: A 5- to 7-slide presentation with detailed speaker notes.
• Option 3: A detailed chart.