Computers Merit Badge

Computers
Merit badge requirements
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  1. Do the following:

    1. Give a short history of computers. Describe the major parts of a computer system. Give four different uses of computers.

    2. Describe the differences between analog and digital computers. Tell the use of each.

  2. Do the following:

    1. Tell what a program is and how it is developed.

    2. Describe a source program and an object program.

  3. Use a flowchart diagram to show the steps needed to set up a camp.

  4. Do ONE of the following:

    1. Prepare flowcharts to find out the average attendance and dues paid at the last five troop meetings.

    2. Prepare flowcharts to work out a simple arithmatic problem. Explain to your counselor how this program could be stored in a computer. Tell how it could be used again.

  5. Be prepared to discuss several terms used in each of the following catagories:

    1. Input/output devices

    2. Storage media

    3. Computer hardware

    4. Computer software

    5. Systems analysis

  6. Visit a business or organization that uses a computer. Study how it works and be prepared to discuss what you have observed.

  7. Be prepared to discuss various jobs in the computer field.

  8. Describe several ways in which an individual or family could use a personal computer other than for games.

  9. Discuss three programming languages and explain what they are mainly used for.

  10. Write a computer program in any language to list the names and telephone numbers of the members of your troop. If you have access to a computer, execute the program. Review your program and the results of the program's execution (if available).

Merit badge requirements courtesy of Troop 586 Farmington