• Prepare a 3 page or more paper on the following 4 bullet points below, in APA format.

• Accuracy of data input is important.  What method of data input would be best for each of the following situations and explain why:

Printed questionnaires

Telephone survey

Bank checks

Retail tags

Long, multi-page documents

• Convenience and quality of output are important.  Explain what method of output would be best for each of the following situations and explain why:

Hand held computer

Color photograph

Resume

Memorandum

Statistical report

Company annual report

• Different types of storage devices are optimal for different situations.  Explain what situations are appropriate for the following devices and explain why:

Hard disk

Floppy disk

RAM

CD ROM

Tape

Flash Drive / Memory Stick

DVD

• Explain the role of each of the following in determining the speed of a computer:

RAM

Clock speed

Data on hard disk

Data on CD ROM

Data on floppy disk