What is a computer?
What is hardware?
Hardware is any part of your computer that has physical structure.
What is the mouse used for?
Pointing and clicking to things on your screen.
What is the monitor port used for?
Plugging in a monitor.
What card allows your computer to connect to the internet?
Network card.
What does a touchpad do?
Substitutes for a mouse.
What is software?
Software is any set of instructions, or program, that tells the hardware what to do.
What internal component do monitors work with?
The video card/GPU.
What are USB ports used for?
Connecting peripherals. (keyboard, mouse, etc.)
What does RAM stand for?
Random access memory.
Can you still use peripherals on a laptop?
Yes, you can connect peripherals such as a mouse, keyboard, monitor, speakers, etc.
What are the two most common types of PC's?
Desktops and laptops.
What are the two main mouse alternatives?
Trackball and touchpad.
What is the optical disc drive used for?
Reading cd's and dvd's.
What does the CPU do?
Carry out commands.
How is a laptop powered?
Battery and charging cable.
What is a computer?
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data.
How does a user "communicate" with their computer?
By typing on a keyboard.
What devices do you plug into the audio OUT port?
Speakers and headphones.
What is a motherboard?
A computer's main circuit board.
What were laptops designed for?
portability.
What is a server?
A server is computer that serves up information to other computers on a network.
What four basic parts make up the desktop PC?
Case, monitor, keyboard, mouse.
What are expansion slots used for?
Adding expansion cards, for example an extra video card.
What are the two types of internal storage drives?
Hard drive and solid state drive. (HD and SSD)
How do prices of laptops compare to desktop prices?
Laptops are typically more expensive than desktops with comparable specifications.