Input/Output
What device is used to move the cursor on a screen?
What is a mouse?
What application would you use to write a letter?
What is Microsoft Word?
What is the brain of the computer?
What is the CPU?
Why should you regularly update your antivirus software?
What is to protect against new threats?
Name a device that is both an input and output device.
What is a touchscreen?
What operating system is made by Microsoft?
What is Windows?
What should you use to clean a computer monitor safely?
A microfiber cloth and screen-safe cleaner
Explain the difference between system software and application software with examples.
System software, like an operating system, manages a computer's hardware and provides a platform for other programs, while application software, such as a word processor or web browser, performs specific tasks for the user, like creating documents or browsing the internet.
List 3 best practices to maintain a computer in a shared lab environment.
To maintain a computer in a shared lab, always log out or shut down properly when finished, clean the hardware and surfaces with appropriate materials, and keep the system updated by installing security patches and software updates to protect against malware and system issues.
Name two types of software used for data analysis.
What are Excel and SPSS?