what is a computer?
What is a computer?
according to the text a computer is an electronic device used to manipulate data
what is a computer case?
A computer case is a metal plastic that contains the main components of the computer
What is the difference between backspace key and escape key?
The escape key allows you to stop something shown on the screen while the backspace allows you to remove
what is CPU/processer?
A CPU also known as a processer is a little chip inside the computer that allows said person to control the computer
What is a laptop?
A laptop is a computer which can be easily moved from place to place instead of your classic desktop computer.
what is hardware?
hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure such as keyboard or mouse.
What is a tower case?
A tower case is a tall case that sits next to the monitor or on the floor
what does USB stand for?
universal serial bus
What does RAM stand for?
RAM stands for random access memory
What is a touchpad?
according to the text a touchpad is a touch sensitive pad that lets you control your pointer.
what is software?
software is a set of instructions that tells hardware what to do.
where is the card located on the computer that is used to display videos on the computer screen?
according to the text in section 3 A video card is the card within the computer to display videos on the computer screen.
What is a power socket?
A power socket is a socket on the side of the computer where you can connect a power cord into the computer
What is a hard drive?
A hard drive is software on your computer where other files are stored in
What is an AC adapter?
An AC adapter according to the text in section 6 is a specialized power cable which is designed for certain types of laptops
what are different types of computers?
desktop, and laptop
What is a keyboard?
A keyboard is one main way to communicate with a computer
What is an ethernet port?
An ethernet port is a part that looks like a modem or telephone port but slightly bigger.
What is a sound card?
A sound card is a card which is located your computer which is responsible for the audio on the device
are laptops more expensive than desktops?
Yes, laptops are more expensive than desktops.
what are servers?
according to the text a sever is a computer that severs up information to other computers.
what are alphanumeric keys on a keyboard?
The main part of the keyboard has letters and numbers and the spacebar.
what is an expansion slot?
These are slots according to the text these are slots on a computer where expansion cards are added to the computer
What is a network card?
A network card is card inside of the computer which allows the computer to connect to different networks and internet
what is another word for touchpad?
another word for touchpad is trackpad