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
What does it mean to troubleshoot?
Fixing the problem(s) a computer has.
Which internal hardware cools down the computer?
Fan
Which external hardware do you use to type?
Keyboard
What is an example of software that is used for the Internet?
Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer
If the computer isn’t turning on, what is the first thing you do to troubleshoot?
Plug the computer into its charger or check the power cord.
What do you call the “brain” of a computer?
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 to troubleshoot this?
close tabs, restart the computer
What is a motherboard?
The motherboard is the circuit board in a computer. The motherboard connects all the different parts of a computer and lets them work together. It has sensors and works like the brain.
Which hardware is used to connect a computer to the Internet?
WiFi Router or Ethernet cable
What are 2 hardware and 2 software programs you would need to talk to someone on a video call?
Hardware: monitor, keyboard, wifi router, internal hardware parts, mouse, camera, speaker, microphone
Software: Internet browser, video software (i.e.) Zoom, Webex, Google Meet, Whatsapp, Facetime.
If the computer won’t connect to WiFi, what can you do to troubleshoot this?
Reboot your WiFi router, restart the computer, check WiFi settings-username/password