Hardware
This hardware device displays text, pictures, and video from your computer
Microsoft Word, Google Chrome, and Spotify are examples of this general type of computer technology.
Your wireless mouse suddenly stops working. Name one of the FIRST things you should check.
power switch/button
battery
connection
This cord provides electricity to your computer or monitor.
The main power cord
What keyboard shortcut is commonly used to copy selected text on Windows?
This component is often called the "brain" of the computer because it processes instructions.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Windows 11 and macOS are both examples of this type of software that manages a computer.
Your monitor is completely black. Before assuming it's broken, name TWO simple things you should check.
Power cord
or
HDMI
or
other connections.
his common cable can carry both digital video AND audio between a computer and display.
HDMI
What keyboard shortcut can reverse your most recent mistake or action?
CTRL+Z
This component temporarily holds information your computer is actively using. More of it can help with multitasking.(The prepping counter in the kitchen)
RAM
Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge are all examples of this type of application.
Web Browser
Your computer is powered on, but the monitor displays NO SIGNAL. What connection should you investigate?
HDMI cord
his cable looks similar to a large phone connector and provides a wired network connection.
Ethernet cord
You save an assignment to your computer and then turn the computer completely off. When you turn it back on tomorrow, the file is still there. Was that file stored primarily in RAM or SSD?
SSD- Long Term Storage
This is the main circuit board that connects the CPU, RAM, storage, and other computer components.
Motherboard
A student says, "My laptop needs more RAM, so I'm going to download some." Explain what's wrong with that statement.
RAM is physical hardware and cannot simply be downloaded.
Your internet stops working. You immediately restart the entire computer. What's a more logical thing you could check FIRST?
Wi-Fi
or
Network
or
Ethernet connection
This cord is like the HDMI, but instead of carrying audio AND video, it just carries video to the monitor. (3 letters)
What is the general term for devices like keyboards, mice, microphones, and scanners that send information into a computer?
Input devices
Your computer has 8 GB of RAM and a 500 GB SSD. Which one stores your files after the computer shuts down, and which one temporarily holds information while programs are running?
SSD- Long term storage (permanent)
RAM- Short term storage (temporary)
Your computer works normally, but one particular program crashes every time you open it. Is the problem more likely related to hardware or software?
Software, but could be both.
A computer is running extremely slowly. The student has 42 Chrome tabs, Spotify, Word, and several other programs running. Which hardware resource is likely under heavy use?
The RAM (short term memory)
Your monitor has power and your computer has power, but there is no picture. The Ethernet cable is connected correctly. Why probably won't replacing the Ethernet cable fix the problem?
Ethernet is for the internet/network connection, not video/display signal.
A touchscreen displays information AND detects your finger touching the screen. What TWO hardware categories does it belong to?
Input and Output