Worksheet Questions

Read the passage shown on the blue slide: “Michael Dell was born in Houston, Texas on February 23, 1965. He is the CEO, founder, and chairman of the computer company named Dell Inc. and has the highest selling PCs.” Based on this passage, where was Michael Dell born?

• Austin, Texas

• Houston, Texas

• Dallas, Texas

• San Antonio, Texas

According to the passage that states Michael Dell “is the CEO, founder, and chairman of the computer company named Dell Inc.,” which description best summarizes his roles at Dell Inc.?

• He is only the CEO.

• He is only the founder.

• He is the CEO, founder, and chairman.

• He is a salesperson.

Read the slide: “When Michael was young he fantasized about being a businessman and work with electronics, which he wanted to combine the two together.” Which pair of interests did young Michael want to combine?

• Sports and travel

• Medicine and teaching

• Business and electronics

• Art and music

The passage says, “At eight years old he wanted to take a high equivalency exam in high school to start his business earlier.” What was Michael Dell’s reason for wanting to take a high equivalency exam at age eight?

• To skip learning electronics

• To start his business earlier

• To move to a different city

• To join a sports team

The passage reads: “In 1984, he founded a computer company (called PCs Limited) that impacted the public by making PCs to use the internet so people could do things like play games and search up things on the internet.” In what year did Michael Dell found PCs Limited?

• 1980

• 1982

• 1984

• 1988

Based on the passage that explains PCs Limited “impacted the public by making PCs to use the internet so people could do things like play games and search up things on the internet,” which impact is described?

• It made cars faster.

• It enabled people to use PCs for internet activities.

• It closed many schools.

• It stopped people from using the internet.

Read the slide: “In 1985, Michael made the first Dell computer the company designed itself was named the Turbo PC, which used a 8088 microprocessor, which is the same as the IBM PC.” What was the name of the first Dell computer designed by the company?

• Power PC

• Turbo PC

• Ultra PC

• Mega PC

The passage notes the first Dell computer “used a 8088 microprocessor, which is the same as the IBM PC.” Which microprocessor did the Turbo PC use?

• 6502

• 8088

• Pentium II

• ARM Cortex

The slide states the Turbo PC “was priced at $795 and was for sale directly to the customers.” What was its price?

• $499

• $650

• $795

• $999

According to the passage, Dell offered computers “directly to the customers” with “lower prices than the retail stores.” Which sales approach is described?

• Selling only through retail stores

• Selling directly to customers

• Selling only to schools

• Selling only outside the United States