What is a computer?
What is a computer?
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data. It has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data.
What are the basic parts of a computer?
A computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord.
What does the back of a computer case have?
It has connection ports.
What is a motherboard?
The motherboard is the computer's main circuit board.
What is a laptop?
A laptop is a personal computer that can be easily moved and used in a variety of locations.
What is hardware?
Hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or mouse.
What does a computer case do?
It contains the main components of the computer.
Why are some connection ports colored?
to help you determine which port is used with a particular device.
Where is the CPU/processor located?
located inside the computer case on the motherboard.
How is a laptop different from a desktop?
Because laptops are designed for portability.
What is software?
Software is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it.
What does a monitor do?
It displays images and text on the screen.
What are other type of ports called?
FireWire, Thunderbolt, and HDMI.
What is a RAM?
RAM is your system's short-term memory.
What is a touch pad?
a touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing motion with your finger.
What are different types of computers?
desktop, laptop, TV, gaming console, smartphones, smart watches, tablets, servers, fitness trackers.
How do you communicate on a computer?
With a keyboard.
What do basic computer setups have?
computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
What does the hardware do?
The hardware stores your software, documents, and other files.
What does the battery do in a laptop?
Allows you to use the laptop when not plugged in.
What was the very first PC?
An IBM.
What does the mouse let you do on a computer?
It lets you point to objects on the screen, click on them, and move them.
What does a printer allow you to do?
A printer allows you to print documents, photos, and anything else that appears on your screen.
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.
Which is more expensive a laptop or desktop?
laptops tend to be more expensive.