What is a Computer?
What is a computer?
An electronic device that manipulates information and data.
What is a mouse commonly known as?
A pointing device
What is a microphone used for?
To record sound or talk with someone else over the internet.
What is a mother board?
The computers main circuit board.
What is a laptop?
A personal computer that can be easily moved.
What are the 2 main styles of personal computers?
PC and Mac
What is the main way to communicate with a keyboard?
The keyboard
What are printers used for?
To print documents, photos and anything that appears on your screen.
What is another name for a CPU?
A processer
What is a touchpad?
A touch sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by drawing motion with your finger.
What is the name of the specialized computer used for video games?
Game Console
What is a tower case?
A tall case that sits next to the monitor or on the floor.
What does the most basic computer set up include?
Computer case, monitor, keyboard and mouse.
What is RAM
Your systems short-term memory.
What is the difference between a desktop computer and a loptop?
You can easily disconnect the peripherals and take the laptop with you wherever you go.
What is hardware?
Any part of your computer that has a physical structure.
What are the basic parts of a desktop computer?
Computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse and power cord.
What does USB stand for?
Universal serial bus
What is a hard drive?
It's where your software, documents, and other files are stored.
What is the benefit of having a battery?
It can provide backup power to the laptop if the power goes out.
What is software?
Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it.
What is usually on the front of the computer case?
ON/Off button and one or more optical drives.
What is a power socket?
Where you'll connect the power cord to the computer.
What is a sound card?
Its responsible for what you see on the monitor.
What is a AC adapter?
A specialized power cable designed to be used with that specific type of laptop.