What is a computer?
What is a computer?
A computer is an electronic device that can process, store, and retrieve data.
How does a keyboard interact with the computer?
A keyboard interacts with the computer by sending it data based on the key pressed.
What does a USB port do?
A USB port allows you to connect a usb into the computer, allowing it to change how the computer acts.
What does the CPU do?
the CPU allows the computer to process the information that it receives.
How is a laptop computer different from a desktop computer?
Laptop computers are much smaller than a computer and also have every part needed for a computer directly attached to the device.
What types of computers are there?
Laptop computers, Tablet/smartphone computers, Desktop computers
What does a mouse do?
A mouse uses a sensor on its bottom to detect movement, then it sends the movement to the computer.
What does a disc drive do?
A disc drive allows the computer to read the data off a CD.
What is the purpose of RAM in a computer?
RAM is where your computer stores data it only needs temporarily.
What is the difference between a mouse and a trackpad?
A mouse usually works by detecting how it is moving with a sensor, however trackpads work by detecting where your finger is moving and are directly attached to the computer.
What is the difference between Hardware and Software?
Hardware is any part of your computer that takes up physical space. Software gives instructions on what the computer should do.
What does a Monitor do for the computer?
A monitor allows the computer to display its information.
What does an Audio port do?
An Audio port allows you to connect something such as a speaker or a headset into the computer.
What does the motherboard do?
The motherboard connects all parts on the inside of a computer together.
Does a laptop need to be plugged in to function?
No, a laptop does not need to be plugged in because on the inside of the laptop there is a battery, allowing the laptop to still have power even when not plugged in.
Desktop computers are typically made up of a few different parts. What are they?
Computer case
Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
What is a computer case?
A computer case is the box that stores all of the parts that are inside of a computer.
What does a Monitor port do?
A Monitor port allows the computer to connect to the monitor through a special cable.
What is the purpose of a hard drive in a computer?
a hard drive is where your computer stores data it needs for a long amount of time, such as the apps you've downloaded.
According to the text, are laptop computers more or less expensive than desktop computers?
According to the text, laptop computers are more expensive than desktop computers, However, laptop computers are usually cheaper than desktop computers today.
What was the first desktop computer?
The first desktop computer was the IBM PC in 1981.
What types of computer cases are there?
There are Desktop cases that go on top of your table and there are Tower cases which sit next to your monitor on the floor.
What types of monitors are there?
There are LED, LCD, and CRT monitors.
What is a power supply unit?
A power supply unit is a device that converts the power frow the wall outlet to the type of power the computer needs.
What is an AC adapter?
An AC adapter is a specialized power cable that has a specific use between laptop computers.