Section 2: What is a computer?
What is a computer?
Electronic devices that stores, retrieves and processes information.
What is a power button?
The power button is used to power the computer on and off.
what is the optical disc drive?
this is what lets your computer read CDs and DVDs.
what includes the computers main circuit board?
motherboard
what four things does a laptop have built in? according to the text
touchpad ,monitor, keyboard and speakers
What is hardware?
Any part of your computer with a physical structure (for example - keyboard)
what is the audio in/audio out?
its where u connect speakers, microphones, and headsets.
what is an expansion slot?
the expansion slot is where u can install an expansion card.
what is considered a long term storage and keeps all software documents and other files?
hard drive
what computer is expensive according to the text?
laptops are the most expensive
according to the text what are the different types of computers?
smartphones, game consoles, TVs, wearables
what do the function keys do?
The function keys are labeled F1 through F12 .these keys are used a shortcuts for common tasks.
what is the reset button?
this button is used to restart your computer without turning it fully off.
the motherboard what does it hold according to the text?
holds the CPU, memory, connectors for the hard drive and optical drives , expansion cards to control the video and audio, and connections to your computers ports.
what two options could you use to make your laptop into a desktop computer?
the option to connect a regular mouse/large monitor
what do we call the information a computer receives, stores, and processes.
data
what contains the main components of the computer?
the computer case
what is the most basic computer setup?
keyboard, monitor, computer case and the mouse.
what grabs power from the wall outlet and sends it through the cable to send power to the computer?
the power supply unit
two benefits the battery has for laptops?
recharges and can provide back up power
what do we call the programs a computer uses?
software
what component stores data permanently, even when the computer is off?
hard drive or ssd
what is used to make copies of documents and photos?
printers
if a computer does not have bluetooth, what could u buy to help? according to the text
USB adapter
if your laptop does not have the port you need, what would you need to use?
an adapter