Input
Trouble Shooting
Storage
Internal
Old and New
100
A hand-operated electronic device that controls the coordinates of a cursor on your computer screen
What is a mouse?
100
My Computer does not turn on or takes a very long time to turn on. Everything is plugged in correctly. This device is most likely my problem.
What is the Power Supply?
100
Slighly larger than a stick of gum this device is used to store information which can transfer files from one computer to another.
What is a Flash Drive?
100
The main circuit board to which all other computer parts connect.
What is a MotherBoard?
100
A flexible plastic disk coated with magnetic material and covered by a protective jacket.
What is Floppy Disk?
200
A data input device with an arrangement of keys modelled after a typewritter.
What is a keyboard?
200
My computer turns on but blinks red instead of green. It also sounds 3 long beeps. This device is most likely my problem.
What is my Hard Drive? or OS Image?
200
Similar to a hard drive this device stores information permanently. However, it is stored outside the computer.
What is an External Hard Drive?
200
The chip physically attached to the motherboard to handles visual information. Can be overridden if using a different component.
What is Integrated Graphics?
200
The enclosure that contains most of the components of a computer.
What is a Case?
300
An instrument that converts sound waves into an electric current that is often used to record audio or video tutorials.
What is a Microphone?
300
My operating system boots and I can use all functions of my computer. When I use multiple programs at the same time my computer slows down. This device is most likely my problem.
What is RAM?
300
This device uses flash memory to change the way circuits are physically aligned to store permanent information.
What is a Solid State Drive?
300
Known as the "brains" of a computer this device largely determines the speed your computer can complete a task.
What is the CPU (Central Processing Unit) or Processor?
300
A device that encodes, or burns, information onto a blank DVD.
What is a DVD Burner?
400
Used to copy documents and images, then convert it into a digital copy a computer can read.
What is a Scanner?
400
My computer cannot handle higher end programs without shutting off. When I check my case its hot to the touch. This device is probably my problem.
What is the CPU?
400
Measured in megabytes and gigabytes this acts like temporary storage for your computer
What is RAM or Random Access Memory?
400
A device that converts the AC coming from the wall outlet to the DC that your computer needs.
What is a Power Supply?
400
The number of pins used on older Power Supplies, Newer Power Supplies' pin configuration can be separated if attaching to this number of pins.
What is 20 pins?
500
Often used for security surveillance and video broadcasting this is a digital camera capable of downloading images to a computer for transmission over the Internet or other network.
What is a Webcam?
500
I have to press my power button a few times to turn on my computer and when it does turn on it has a tendency to over heat. This device is probably my problem.
What is the Case?
500
This device used a magnetic round flat surface to store permanent information.
What is a Hard Disk Drive?
500
An expansion card that handles advanced video capabilities and connects to the motherboard.
What is a GPU (Video Card)?
500
An older external input device on the motherboard.
What is DVI (Digital Video Input)?