Section 2: What is a computer?
Section 3: Basic Parts of a Computer
Section 4: Buttons and Ports on a Computer
Section 5: Inside a Computer
Section 6: Laptop Computers
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What is the definition of the word Software?

: is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it.

100

What are the basic parts of a desktop computer? Name 2 of the parts.

computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord.

100

What are the 3 types of ports?

Firewire, thunderbolt, and HDMI.

100

What is the definition of a motherboard?

it is the main circuit board in a computer.

100

What is a laptop computer?

: a laptop is a personal computer that can be easily moved and used in a variety of locations.

200

: Hardware is any part of your computer that has a..?

physical structure

200

What is one of the 3 computer cases that are found in the text?

desktop case. tower case, or computer case

200

What is the difference between a scanner and a printer?

A scanner allows you to copy a physical image and save it to your computer. A printer is used to print photos, documents, and anything else that appears on your screen.

200

What is something that the motherboard holds?

CPU

200

True or false. A desktop computer tends to be more expensive then a laptop.

false

300

How many different types of computers are there?

3

300

What is the purpose of a keyboard to a computer?

The purpose of the keyboard is to communicate to the computer.

300

What is the most basic computer setup?

computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

300

How many inches is the CPU inside a computer.

2

300

What would be another word for Touchpad on a laptop?

Trackpad

400

What year was the original IBM PC introduced?

1981

400

How does a video card in a monitor help the monitor function?

it helps the monitor by letting it display the screen and put pictures on the screen.

400

What is the one type of cable you can use to connect a mobile phone or MP3 player to your computer?

USB cable

400

When you save a file, Where does it go to?

Hard drive

400

How would you be able to turn your laptop computer into a desktop computer?

By choosing to connect a regular mouse and a larger monitor to your laptop.

500

What is a server?

What is a server?

500

What are the main two mouse types?

optical and mechanical

500

True or False. You can use another type of controller in games, other than a joystick.

true

500

If a computer has Bluetooth, What is it normally used for?

It is used for wireless keyboards, mice, and printers.

500

What is the specialized power cable on a laptop called, which is designed to be used with that laptop?

: AC adapter

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