What is a computer?
What is a computer?
computer is an electronic device that manipulates information or data.
What is the important tool for the mouse?
A pointing device.
What are the often names for optical disc drives?
Its often call CD-ROM or DVD-ROM.
What is RAM?
RAM is your system’s short-term memory.
What is touchpad?
A touchpad also called a trackpad is a touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing motion with your finger.
What is Hardware?
Hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or mouse.
What does LCD stand for?
Liquid crystal display.
What does USB stand for?
Universal serial bus.
What is a hard drive and where is it?
The hard drive is where your software, documents, and other files are stored. The hard drive is long term storage, which means the data is still saved even if you turn the computer off or unplug it.
What is one benefit of a battery?
One benefit of having a battery is that it can provide backup power to the laptop if the power goes out.
What is software?
Is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it. Examples of software include web browser, games, and word processors.
What are the two common mouse alternatives?
Trackball and the Touchpad.
What does the back of the computer case have?
The computer case has connection ports that are made to fit specific.
What is video card responsible for?
The video card is responsible for what you see on the monitor.
What is an AC adapter?
A laptop usually has a specialized power cable called an AC adapter, which is designed to be used with that specific type of laptop.
What are the different types of computers?
Some different types of computers are desktops, laptops, and smartphones
What is the computer case?
Is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer, including the motherboard, central processing unit (CPU), and power supply.
What is PS/2?
These ports are sometimes used for connecting the mouse and keyboard.
What is the sound card responsible for?
The sound card also called an audio card is responsible for what you hear in the speakers or headphones.
What is a laptop computer?
A laptop is a personal computer that can be easily moved and used in different locations.
What are tablet computers?
Are handheld computers that are even more portable than laptops.
What are the Alphanumeric Keys?
The main part of the keyboard includes the alphanumeric keys (letters and numbers) and the space bar.
What does a scanner allows you to do?
It allows you to copy a physical image or document and save it to your computer as a digital (computer-readable) image.
what is Bluetooth?
Bluetooth is a technology for wireless communication over short distances.
How is a laptop different from a desktop computer?
A laptop has a built-in monitor, keyboard, touchpad, and speakers, so it is easier to move and has fewer cables.