Section 2
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 is CRT
(cathode ray tube)
how many ports are on a computer according to the text
12
what is the mother board
the computer's main circuit board
what is the different between a laptop and a desk top
A laptop has an all-in-one design, with a built-in monitor, keyboard, touchpad (which replaces the mouse), and speakers.
what is hardware
: Hardware refers to the physical, tangible components of a computer system that you can see and touch.
how many keys are on the keyboard
104
what is a game controller or a joystick used for according to the text
to control computer games
what is the CPU
central processing unit
what does the track pad do
: replaces the mouse
what is a LCD
liquid crystal display
what is another name for a mouse
pointing device
according to the text what are all the different types of printers
inkjet laser and photo
what is RAM
: random access memory
what is a laptop
laptop is a personal computer that can be easily moved and used in a variety of locations.
: what is software
: is a set of instructions that tell a computer what to do
what are some mouse alternatives
trackball, touchpad, trackpad
name other types of ports from the text
FireWire, Thunderbolt, and HDMI
what dos the hard drive do
hard drive is where your software, documents, and other files are stored.
what are the similarities between a laptop and a desk top
laptop is a personal computer that can be easily moved and used in a variety of locations.
what are the different types of computers
word computer, personal computer, desk top, laptop
what are the main components of the computer
case, on/off button, optical drives
what are some peripherals you can use for computers according to the text
computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse
what is a pcl card
(peripheral component interconnect)
: wich is more affordable a desk top or a lap top
desk top