what is a computer
what is a computer’s purpose?
to store, retrieve, and process data
what is the computer case’s role?
to contain the components of the computer
what do you plug into the connection ports?
usb
what is the motherboard?
the computers main circuit
what is another name for the touch pad?
track pad
what is the software’s purpose?
to give any instructions to tell the hardware what to do
how does the monitor work?
The monitor works with a video card, located inside the computer case
what are the types of ports?
FireWire, Thunderbolt, and HDMI
where is the CPU processor located at?
computer case
what is the battery’s main purpose?
to recharge the computer
what is hardware?
any physical part of your computer
what are the types of mouses?
optical mouse, mechanical mouse
what is a printer used for?
to print documents
what is the RAM?
the systems short term memory
list 3 differences between an laptop vs computer?
touchpad, battery, ac adapter
what is the difference between hardware and software?
hardware is physical and software is online
what are the mouse alternatives?
trackball, touchpad
what are the types of printers?
inkjet, laser , and photo
what does the Hard drive do?
where your software, documents, and other files are stored
what is a touch pad?
a touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing motion with your finger
what is a server’s purpose?
to serve information to other computers on a network
what is one of the main ways to communicate?
keyboard
what is the scanners function?
allows you to copy a physical image or document
what does the power supply do?
converts the power from the wall to the computer
what is an ac adapter?
a power cable specialized for specific type of laptop