Internal Hardware
Where can you find the internal hardware of a computer?
Inside the computer
Where can you find the external hardware of a computer?
Outside the computer
What is software?
The programs a computer uses. It tells the computer what to do.
What does it mean to troubleshoot?
Trying things to fix the problem(s) on a computer
What internal hardware device cools down the computer?
The fan
Which external hardware do you use to type?
The keyboard
What is an example of internet software?
Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge
If the computer isn’t turning on, what can you do to troubleshoot this?
Plug the computer into its charger or buy a new battery if it won't charge.
What do you call the “brain” of a computer?
The CPU
Name 3 examples of external hardware
mouse, keyboard, printer, wifi router, monitor/screen
What is an example of writing software?
Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Notepad, EverNote
If the computer is running slow, what can you do?
Close tabs, restart the computer or get more memory
What is a motherboard?
The motherboard connects all the different parts of a computer and lets them work together. (Circuit Board)
Which hardware is used to connect a computer to the internet?
The Wi-Fi router
Name two hardware that you’ll need to talk to someone on a video call.
Monitor, Keyboard, WiFi Router, Internal hardware parts, Mouse, Camera, Speaker, Microphone
If the computer won’t connect to WiFi, what can you do to troubleshoot this?
Reboot your WiFi router or restart the computer
The P in CPU stands for
Processing
The A in RAM stands for
Access
The software that we download on phones
Apps
The software you downloaded last summer isn't working correctly. What should you do?
Download the update