Evidence+Performance+Task+2

Evidence Performance Task 2

Project A. Go to “Help” in a Microsoft Windows operating system. Find out how it is organized, but make no changes to the system settings. Follow the same process on a Macintosh computer. Which Help section was easier to use? Provide reasons for your preference. Discuss your conclusions as a class. Project B. Find ads in computer magazines or on the Web that are sponsored by companies that sell backup and file compression utilities. Make a chart to summarize the features of three products in each category. Note which operating system each product works with and its price. Summarize your findings in a brief report
 * Performance Task 2:**
 * Topics: Computer Operating Systems**
 * Summary:** Student will choose one of the following projects. Complete the exercises on a separate sheet of paper, or use presentation software.


 * Materials Needed:** Computer, Computer magazines, both paper and digital versions acceptable**.**
 * Context of Use:** Used to explain why computer hardware and software must be compatible, and helps to identify sources for obtaining application software.