Identifying Hardware Components
Cracking open the case of your first computer is often exciting and scary because damage can be done by someone who doesn’t know what they’re doing. Thankfully, you’re a professional who knows what they’re looking at and how to interact with it.
Instructions
- Using Hardware Components [PDF], identify each of the components.
- Describe the purpose of—and how to interact with—four hardware components.
Additional Requirements
Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:
- Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
- Resources: Include as many resources as needed to provide support for key points, opinions, or recommendations. Your paper must cite all sources. APA formatting is recommended. See Evidence and APALinks to an external site..
- Suggested length: 1–2 pages, typed and double-spaced, not including the title page and reference list.
- Font and font-size: Times New Roman, 12 points.
Refer to the assignment rubric to ensure that you meet the grading criteria for this assignment.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:
- Competency 1: Explain hardware and software components, concepts, and standards.
- Label internal computer components.
- Provide the purpose of and how to interact with four hardware components.
- Competency 7: Communicate effectively using professional standards appropriate to the IT field.
- Write explanations that are clear, organized, and generally free of grammatical errors.
