Section 2 - What is a Computer?
what is a computer
a device that stores and process data
name two different types of printers
inkjet, laser,
what dose RAM stand for
random access memory
what is a video card
a video card is responsible for how you see a monitor
can you turn a laptop into a desktop computer explain
: yes because you can connect a mouse or a
What is hardware?
part of your computer that has a physical structure
what are scanners used
A scanner allows you to copy a physical image or document
what is a hard drive used for
The hard drive is where your software, documents, and other files are stored
: what are two parts of the computer that can only work together
video card and a monitor
what is the difference between a laptop and a desktop
: a laptop has all in one design and is easy to set up
name two or more different types of computers
there is a lot of types of computers like personal computers such as desktops or laptops.
explain the purpose of a mouse
the mouse lets you point to objects on the screen, click on them, and move them.
why do you need a motherboard
the motherboard is the main circuit board
what produces sound of a computer
sound card
: what is more expensive a laptop or a desktop
laptop
name one thing a monitor is used for
a monitor displays images
name one type of mouse and how its used
A touchpad is a touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by using your finger
what is a power supply unit
it coverts the power to the computer
: why do you need a network card
: it gives you Wi-Fi and wireless connection
: which usually has less ports and desktop or a laptop
: laptop
explain what other computers is there besides a computer top and why
: A gaming console is considered a type of computer and
that also includes
name three or more things a wed camera can do
a wed camera can take pictures and videos you can also video chat
if you were to give a presentation on a slid in class what would you us
an adapter
: where is a CPU located
inside the computer case
: how do you charge a laptop
with a AC adapter cord