Section 2 - Computers
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 desktop computer?
: the basic parts of a desktop computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord.
What’s on the back of the computer case?
The back of a computer case has connection ports that are made to fit specific devices.
What is the computer main circuit board called?
The motherboard
What is a laptop computer?
A laptop computer that can be easily moved and used in a variety of locations.
What are 2 things computers have in common?
Hardware and Software
What is the computer case made from?
The computer case is the metal and plastic box the contains the main components of the computer, including the motherboard, central processing unit, and power supply.
Name 2 different types of ports?
FireWire, ThunderBolt, and HDMI.
Where is the processor located?
Inside the computer case
What turns your laptop into a desktop computer?
Having to connect a regular mouse, larger monitor , and other peripherals.
What are different types of computers?
Desktops, laptops, Tablet, and servers.
How does the monitor work?
The monitor works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text on the screen.
What peripherals can you use with your computer?
Printers, Scanners, Speakers, Microphones, Web cameras , Game controllers and joysticks, Digital cameras, and mobile phones
What happens to the short term memory when the computer is turned of?
The short term memory disappears.
What’s a different word for touchpad?
A touchpad is also called a trackpad.
When and where do most people use desktop computers?
Many people use desktop computers at work, home, and school. Desktop computers are designed to be placed an a desk, and they’re typically made up a few different parts.
What is a keyboard mainly used for?
The keyboard is one of the main ways to communicate with a computer. There are many different types of keyboards.
What is the basic computer setup?
The basic computer setup usually includes the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
What information goes into the hard drive?
The hard drive is where your software, documents, and other files are stored.
What do most laptops have that’s found on desktop computers?
Most laptops have the same types of ports found on desktop computers. (according to the text)
What are different types of computers?
Smartphones, wearables, games consoles , and TV’s.
What is mostly known about using a mouse?
Commonly known as a pointing device, it lets you point to objects on the screen, click on them, and move them.
What is a scanner used for?
A scanner allows you to copy a physical image or document and save it to your computer as a digital image.
What does the power supply unit do inside a computer?
Converts the power.
Are laptops more expensive than a desktop computer?
Generally speaking, laptops tend to be more expensive than desktop computers with the same internal components.