What's a computer?
What's a computer?
An electronic device that manipulates information or data.
Name a basic part of a computrer.
1. monitor 2. computer case 3. keyboard 4. mouse
Why do buttons vary from computer to computer?
Each computer is different.
What's the motherboard of a computer?
The main circuit.
What design is a laptop?
An all-in-one design.
What's the abilities of a computer?
A computer can store, retrieve, and process data.
What's the difference between newer and older monitors when it comes to displays?
Newer monitors usually have LCD displays while older monitors use CRT displays.
Why is it important to learn how these buttons and ports are used?
So you can connect stuff to your computer.
What's the purpose of the hard drive inside a computer?
It serves as long term storage for software, documents, and other data.
What's one of the built-in designs of a laptop.
1. monitor 2. keyboard 3. touchpad 4. speakers
What's one way you can use a computer?
1. type documents 2. send emails 3. play games
What's the keyboard used for?
The keyboard is used for communication.
What is the USB port used for?
It is used to connect devices to your computer.
What's the CPU called?
The brains of the computer.
What's another name for touchpad?
Trackpad.
What's hardware?
Any physical part of your computer.
Whats the Enter key also known as?
The return key.
What port replaced the Serial port?
The USB port.
What is the RAM?
It's the system's short-term memory.
What does the battery do inside your laptop?
It allows you to use your laptop when it's not plugged in.
What's an example of a software?
1. web browsers 2. games 3. word processors
Name one mouse alternative.
1. touchpad 2. trackball
What is a peripheral device and give one example?
A peripheral device is a device that you can plug into extra ports on your computer. An example of these devices are printers, scanners, speakers, headphones, microphones, cameras, and mobile devices.
What is the video card responsible for?
It's responsible for what you see on your monitor.
Which is more expensive, a desktop computer or a laptop?
A laptop (according to the text)