Section 2
What is a computer?
An electronic device that manipulates information
What is a computer base?
the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer
What is a printer used for?
A printer is used to print documents, photos, and anything else that appears on your screen
What is a Motherboard?
is the computer's main circuit board
What is a touch pad?
is a touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing motion with your finger.
According to the text what are three types of computers?
computer desktop personal computer and laptop
What does the monitor work with?
A video card
What is a scanner used for?
A scanner allows you to copy a physical image or document
What is the processors’ speed measured in?
measured in megahertz (MHz)
What does every computer have to use the laptop even when it's not plugged in?
A battery
What is the difference between hardware & software?
Hardware is any part of your computer that has physical structure
How do you communicate with a computer?
A keyboard
What type of devices are speakers and headphones?
Output devices
What does RAM stand for?
Random access memory
What is a laptop computer?
A laptop is a personal computer that can be easily
moved and used in a variety of locations
What is a server?
A server is a computer that serves information to other computers on a network
What are the two main types of mouses?
Optical mouse and Mechanical mouse
What type of device is a microphone?
A microphone is a type of input device
What is RAM?
your system’s short-term memory
How is a laptop different than a desktop?
Because laptops are designed for portability, there are
some important differences between them and desktop computers
which computer has a sensitive touch screen?
iPad/Tablet
what does a mechanical mouse use to detect movement?
A rolling ball
What is a web camera?
A web camera—or webcam—is a type of input device that can record videos and take pictures
What does the power supply unit do?
converts the power from the wall outlet to the type of power needed by the computer
Which computer have an all-in-one design laptop or desktop computer?
laptop has an all-in-one design