What is a computer?
What is a computer?
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information or data.
What is a computer case?
The metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer.
What is a monitor port?
Where you'll connect your monitor cables.
What is a motherboard?
The computer's main circuit board.
What is a laptop?
A laptop is a personal computer that can be easily moved and used in various locations.
What is a hardware?
Any part of your computer that has a physical structure.
What does the monitor work with?
A video card, found in a the case.
What is the Ethernet port?
This port looks a lot like the modem or telephone part but it's slightly wider you can use the support for networking and connecting to the internet
What is a RAM?
The systems short-term memory.
What is a touchpad?
A touchpad is also called a trackpad with a touch sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing motion.
What is a software?
Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it.
What is the main way to communicate with a computer?
A keyboard.
What is a power socket?
This is where you'll connect the power cord to the computer.
What is the hard drive?
Hardwares where your software documents and other files are stored (long-term).
What does the battery do?
Every laptop has a battery which allows you to use a laptop when it's not plugged in.
What are different types of computers?
Personal computers, desktops, or laptops.
What is the main part of the keyboard?
The alphanumeric keys.
What is a printer used for?
A printer is used to print documents photos and anything else that appears on your screen.
What does the power supply unit do?
Converts the power from the wall outlet to the type of power needed by the computer.
What is a AC adapter?
A specialized power cable.
What do desktop computers consist of? (parts)
Computer cases, monitors, keyboards, and a mouse.
What is a mouse?
A pointing device that lets you point to objects, click on them, and move them.
What is a web camera?
A web camera or webcam is a type of input device that can record videos and take pictures.
What do the expansion cards do?
Expansion slots on the motherboard allows you to add various types of expansion cards.
What is the main difference between a laptop and a desktop computer?
You can easily disconnect the peripherals and take the laptop with you wherever you go.