Read the text and mark the statements true or false. COMPUTER DOS AND DON'TS
Things you should do:
-Run Scandisk regularly to check and repair your file systems.
-Connect all peripherals before you switch the computer on.
-Keep your keyboard and screen clean.
-Keep CDs and DVDs in covers and hold them by the edge when using.
-Always shut down your laptop computer first if you need to move it.
-Secure your hardware from sudden power surges.
Things you should not do:
-Do not disconnect the keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer or any peripheral if
The PC is on.
-Don't eat food or drink near the keyboard and computer. Don't blow smoke over your PC.
-Don't move or lift your desktop computer when it's on. Don't drop your laptop.
-Don't clean your hardware with a household polish or cleaner.
-Don't turn your computer off for lunch breaks.
-Don't load unauthorized software.
1. We should connect all devices before we switch the computer on. T/F
2. We don’t need to switch off our laptop if we want to move it. T/F
3. Do not disconnect the keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer or any peripheral if
the computer is on. T/F
4.We should clean our computer with household cleaner. T/F
5. We should load authorized software. T/F
Read the dialog and answer the questions. L: Ales, can you check my laptop? Nothing seems to work.
AWhy does Ludek want Ales to check his laptop? Because nothing was working.
Why is Ludek worried that he may lose his project? Because he hasn’t backed it up.
What does Ales think has happened to Ludek's laptop. He might have spy ware or other some malware on his computer
Why does he recommend Ludek installs an anti-spyware software? Because antivirus program may not catch everything.
5.Why is it important to have a network access password? It's likely he will attract hackers and piggybackers and then he might lose a lot of work.
