Computer Uses & Functions
Which type of computers are we using in this classroom?
Desktop Computers
What part of the computer stores data permanently, even when the computer is turned off?
Hard Drive
What cable would you use to connect a printer to your computer?
USB
Which computer operating system has the most applications available?
Microsoft windows
What are the 2 main parts of a file?
File name and File type
What are the physical parts of the computer called?
Hardware
What part of the computer stores the information being accessed by the CPU and deletes the information when the computer is turned off?
RAM
Which storage device connects to the computer using a usb port?
Flash drive
Where on your computer would you go to adjust the volume?
a. File Explorer
b. Start Menu
c. Desktop
d. Taskbar
d. Taskbar
What type of file has the file extension: .docx
Word document
Give 2 examples of input devices
This part of the computer does the real calculation, moving and processing of information.
CPU
Which cable supplies high quality audio and video?
a. Ethernet b. USB
c. VGA d. HDMI
d. HDMI
Name a computer operating system. Name the company that makes it
Possible Answers: Mac OS – Apple; Microsoft Windows – Microsoft
What is a file extension is associated with picture files?
Possible Answers: .jpg .png .gif
What is a computer output?
When the computer gives information to the user
The part of the computer that allows all of the different components communicate with each other.
Motherboard
The VGA cable connects the computer tower to the _________________.
Monitor
Name a mobile operating system. Name the company that makes it
Possible Answers: Apple iOS – Apple; Google Android – Google; Windows Phone – Microsoft
Based on the basic rules of file naming… Which of the following is a correctly named file?
a. MyAssignment.pdf
b. myassignment#22.pdf
c. my_assignment.pdf
d. my_assignment_need_to_complete ICT class.pdf
c. my_assignment.pdf
Computer programs and applications that you load on your computer, but cannot physical touch are all types of…
Software
What is an example of a peripheral device?
Possible Answers: Printer, Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers, Scanner, Projector, etc.
What type of storage device is commonly found in digital cameras and cell phones?
Flash memory card
What does GUI stand for and what does it do?
Graphical user interface: You can move a mouse to point and click on icons
What type of application software is Google Chrome?
Web browser