What is a computer?
What is a computer?
It’s an electronic device that manipulates information.
What are some basic parts of a computer? (there are 5).
Computer case, Keyboard, Monitor, Mouse, Power cord.
What is on the back of the computer case?
Connection ports or USB.
What is a motherboard?
The computer’s main circuit bored.
What is a laptop computer?
A mobile device that can be used anywhere.
What is hardware on a computer?
It is a physical structure.
What is a computer case?
A metal and plastic box, it has the power button on it.
Why would someone use a digital camera?
It lets u take pictures digitally.
What is the central processing unit called?
Processor.
How is a laptop and a desktop different?
Laptops are portable where desktops stay on a desk.
What is software?
It’s a set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do.
What button is on the computer case?
On Off power button.
What do you use headphones and speakers for?
To hear audio played on your device.
Is the silicon chip inside of the CPU small or large?
Small or about the size of a thumbnail.
What is another way to say touchpad.
Trackpad.
What are different types of computers? List 2.
ATM, cash register, calculator, desktop, laptop.
Are there alternatives for the mouse?
Trackball, touchpad, trackpad.
What is a microphone?
An input device that records sound.
What is RAM?
: Your system’s short-term memory.
What is an AC adapter.
A port designed for a specific type of laptop.
What is a tablet?
A handheld computer with touch sensitive screens or a touch screen.
What is an optical mouse?
It uses an electronic eye to detect movement.
What is a joystick?
A type of controller used for games on your device.
What is stored on your hard drive? Name 1.
Software, documents, files.
Why do some laptops have fewer ports?
To save space.