Section 2
What is a computer?
Electronic device that manipulates information or data
What are the 5 computer basics of a desktop?
Computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord
Where are the connection ports?
The back of a computer case.
What is a motherboard?
The computers’ main circuit board.
What is the main difference between a laptop and a desktop?
It has an all-in-one design.
What is hardware?
Any part of your computer that has a physical structure
What does a monitor work with?
Video card
Why may some ports be color coded?
To help you determine which port is used with a particular device
What is the central processing unit (CPU) also called?
A processor.
What is the touchpad also called?
A trackpad.
What is software?
Any set of instructions that tells hardware what to do and how to do it.
What do newer monitors usually have (there are two answers)?
LCD (liquid crystal display) or LED (light-emitting diode).
What is a printer?
It is used to print documents, photos and anything else that appears on your screen.
RAM is your systems what?
Short-term memory.
What is another benefit of having a battery in a laptop other than providing backup power?
Recharges
What are battery powered computers that are more portable?
laptop
Newer monitors usually have LCD or LED what are they often called?
: Flat panel displays
What is a scanner?
Allows you to copy a physical image or document and save it to your computer as a digital image.
What are three things stored/located in the hard drive?
Software, documents and other files.
What is an AC adapter?
A specialized power cable that is designed to be sed with that specific type of laptop.
What is a server?
A computer that serves up information to other computers on a network.
What do older monitors use?
CRT (cathode ray tube)
What are web cameras?
A type of input device that can record videos and take pictures.
: If you decide to open the computer case and take a look what should you make sure to do first?
Unplug the computer first
What is the difference between a laptop and desktops ports?
laptops have fewer ports.