CSC 170 Fall 2019 - Lab8
Assigned M 11/4, Due M 11/11/2019
Part One: Ungraded Portion
Read Module 3 parts A, B, and C of the Computer Concepts text.
Check your understanding by completing the Quick Quizzes at the end of each of those 3 sections.
Part Two: Graded Portion
In a Microsoft Word file uploaded to Moodle with a filename of lab8-LastName, where LastName is replaced by your last name:
1. [50 pts. total] Answer each question in one or more full sentences (make sure to run Spell and Grammar Check & make the appropriate corrections!):
a) Name the three ways to classify a network & give an example of each.
b) Give a reason to use a wired network over a wireless network. Give a reason to use a wireless network over a wired network.
c) What is an IP address and what is its purpose? What is a domain name and what is its purpose?
d) Go to http://www.bandwidthplace.com and run a speed test to find out the current speed of your Internet connection. State the download speed, upload speed, ping rate, and provider.
e) Read the article "Issue: Who Will Control the Internet?" near the end of Module 3 of the Computer Concepts text. Define net neutrality in a single sentence. Then, give at least one pro and at least one con.
In a separate Microsoft Excel file uploaded to Mindtap:
2. [50 pts.] In the Excel Folder on Mindtap, complete Excel Module 1 SAM Textbook Project (this corresponds to Sec 1-6 to 1-18 in the e-text).
Last Modified: 11/1/19