Assignment
2: Exploring the Machine
Due Week 2 and worth 60
points
In this assignment, you
will explore a computer (i.e., a Windows PC or a Mac computer). Specifically,
you will view the system’s general information, create a folder on the desktop
of the computer, and explore processes that are actively running. Because
operating systems behave differently, you are encouraged to use the textbook
and Internet to research the appropriate completion of each task.
Note:
If you are using a PC computer which runs an instance of Microsoft Windows,
complete Assignment 2A. If you are using a Mac, complete Assignment 2B. Do NOT
complete both.
Submission
Instructions
· Submit all files and written responses at the
same time as one (1) complete submission.
· Screenshot File Submission: You must submit the
screenshot file(s) using the provided Assignment Submission Attach File
function located in the Blackboard online course shell. To access Assignment
Submission Attach File function, you must select the Assignment submission link
located in Week 2 of the online course shell. Note:If you need a
tutorial on taking a screen shot, visit one of the following locations:
PC UsersMAC Users
· Written Submission: You must submit written
responses in the provided assignment submission text box located in the
Blackboard online course shell. To access the assignment submission text box,
you must select the Assignment submission link located in Week 2 of the online
course shell.
Assignment
2A: (For students using a PC)
You may find these
article(s) / video(s) helpful.
· “How do I take a screenshot?”
· “Introduction to Windows 7 Task
Manager”
· “First Look At The Task Manager In Windows
8”
Complete the following:
1. Viewing system information (Screenshot and
written response required)
1. View the system information (i.e., operating
system, processor, memory) of the computer. (Help: From the Control
Panel, select System and Security, and then select System; This navigation may
vary depending on the version of Windows that you are currently using.)
2. List the computer’s operating system, version of
operating system, processor, and total memory (RAM) installed.
3. Take a screenshot displaying the system
information as evidence of completion. Save the screenshot using an image file
format (e.g., .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, or .bmp). Name the screenshot file using
your full name followed by the word ‘System’ (e.g. JohnDoeSystem.png).
4. Submit the file and written response according
to the submission instructions.
2. Exploring the Task Manager (Screenshot required)
1. Locate and view the Windows Task Manager on the
computer. (Help: Commonly, you may open the Task Manager by
right-clicking the taskbar, and then clicking ‘Start Task Manager’; Or, by
using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+Delete; This navigation may vary
depending on the version of Windows that you are currently using.)
2. Record the total number of processes that are
actively running.
3. Record the single process that is using the most
memory.
4. Take a screenshot displaying the total number of
processes running, and the process that is using the most memory as evidence of
completion. Save the screenshot using an image file format (e.g., .png, .jpg,
.jpeg, .gif, or .bmp). Name the screenshot file using your full name followed
by the word ‘Activity’ (e.g. JohnDoeActivity.png). Note: You may submit two (2)
screenshots if necessary.
5. Submit the file(s) and written response
according to the submission instructions.
Creating a new folder (Screenshot
required)
6. Create a folder on the desktop of the computer
and name the folder using your full name. (e.g. John Doe).
7. Take a screenshot of the desktop with your newly
created folder in the screenshot.
8. Save the screenshot using an image file format
(e.g., .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, or .bmp). Name the screenshot file using your
full name followed by the word ‘Folder’ (e.g. JohnDoeFolder.png).
9. Submit the file according to the submission
instructions.
Assignment
2B: (For students using a Mac)
You may find these
article(s) / video(s) helpful.
· “How to Take a Screenshot”
· “Activity Monitor for Mac OS X
Overview”
Complete the following:
1. Viewing system information (Screenshot and
written response required)
1. View the system information (i.e., operating
system, processor, memory) of the computer. (Help: From the apple
navigation item click ‘About This Mac’; This navigation may vary depending on
the version of the operating system.)
2. Identify the computer’s operating system,
version of operating system, processor, and total memory (RAM) installed.
3. Take a screenshot displaying the system
information as evidence of completion. Save the screenshot using an image file
format (e.g., .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, or .bmp). Name the screenshot file using
your full name followed by the word ‘System’ (e.g. JohnDoeSystem.png).
4. Submit the file and written response according
to the submission instructions.
2. Exploring the Activity Monitor (Screenshot and
written response required)
1. Navigate to the Activity Monitor on the
computer. (Help:From Finder, click on Go in the top menu, then click
Utilities, then open Activity Monitor; This navigation may vary depending on
the version of the operating system)
2. Record the total number of processes that are
actively running.
3. Record the single process that is using the most
memory.
4. Take a screenshot displaying the total number of
processes running, and the process that is using the most memory as evidence of
completion. Save the screenshot using an image file format (e.g., .png, .jpg,
.jpeg, .gif, or .bmp). Name the screenshot file using your full name followed
by the word ‘Activity’ (e.g. JohnDoeActivity.png). Note: You may submit two (2)
screenshots if necessary.
5. Submit the file(s) and written response
according to the submission instructions.
3. Creating a new folder (Screenshot required)
1.
1. Create a folder on the desktop of the computer
and name the folder using your full name. (e.g., John Doe).
2. Take a screenshot of the desktop with your newly
created folder in the screenshot.
3. Save the screenshot using an image file format
(e.g., .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, or .bmp). Name the screenshot file using your
full name followed by the word ‘Folder’ (e.g. JohnDoeFolder.png).
