Section 2 - What is a Computer?
What is a computer?
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data
what is a keyboard
a keyboard is a part of the computer that allows you to accomplish the same basic tasks.
what is the back of the computer case
The back of a computer case has connection ports that are made to fit specific devices.
what is a mother board
The motherboard is the computer's main circuit board.
what is an ac adapter
an AC adapter, which is designed to be used with that specific type of laptop.
what is hardware
Hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure
what is a mouse
a mouse is also part of a computer that helps u point and click and drag open tabs
what is a printer
A printer is used to print documents, photos, and anything else that appears on your screen
what is ram
RAM is your system's short-term memory
What are the different types of computers?
computers desktops or laptops
what is a touch pad
a touch pad is a touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing motion with your finger
what is a scanner
A scanner allows you to copy a physical image or document and save it to your computer as a digital (computer-readable) image
what is a hard drive
a hard drive is where your software, documents, and other files are stored
what is software
Software is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it.
what is a track ball
a track ball is a ball that can rotate freely
What is a microphone do
A microphone is a type of input device, or a device that receives information from a user
what does the power supply unit do
The power supply unit in a computer converts the power from the wall outlet to the type of power needed by the computer
what does the computer case do to help the pc
is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components
what is a web cam
A web camera—or webcam—is a type of input device that can record videos and take pictures
what is a video card
The video card is responsible for what you see on the monitor