what is a computer?
What is hardware on a computer?
Hardware is any part of a computer with a physical structure.
What is a computer case and its use?
A computer case is a box that contains the main internal parts of a computer.
What devices can you plug into the extra ports of computers called?
Peripherals.
What is the name of the main circuit board in a computer?
The motherboard.
What does a touchpad do?
It allows you to control the pointer with your finger.
What is software in a computer?
Software is any type of instructions that tells hardware what to do and how function to do it.
What is a monitor’s use?
Its use is to display text and images on the computers screen.
What is the optical disc drive used for?
It is used to let your computer read CDs and DVDs.
What does the motherboard do?
It holds the memory, the CPU, and connectors for the hard drive.
How is a laptop different from a desktop?
A laptop has an all-in-one design.
What is a server?
A server is a computer that serves up information for other computers on a network.
What is a keyboard?
The keyboard is a part of the computer that allows you to communicate.
Where is a USB port often found?
On the front and back of the computer.
What does the RAM do?
It performs calculations, and it temporarily holds data in the RAM till needed.
What is a AC adapter?
A specialized power cable designed for the specific type of laptop.
What is a wearable?
It is a group of tech that is able to be worn around.
What is the function of the backspace key?
The backspace key erases the character on the left of the cursor.
What is the power socket used for?
It is used to connect the power cord to the computer.
Where are your software, documents, and files held?
The hard drive.
What is a battery's use?
It is used for you to be able to use the laptop not plugged in and to charge it.
What are the two main styles of personal computer?
a PC and Mac
What does the mouse allow you to do?
The mouse allows you to point, click and move items on the screen.
What is an expansion slot?
They are empty slots where expansion slots are added to computers.
What is the video card for?
What you see on the monitor.
Why do laptops have fewer ports?
so, they can save space.