What is a computer?
What is a computer?
an electronic device that has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data.
What are basic parts of a desktop?
computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord.
What is the most basic computer setup?
the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
Where is CPU or a processor located?
inside the computer case on the motherboard.
What makes laptops able to function like a desktop computer?
they can generally run the same software and open the same types of files.
What are ways you can use a computer?
typing documents, sending emails, playing games, and browsing the Web.
What is the computer case?
the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer, including the motherboard, CPU, and power supply.
What is a printer used for?
to print documents, photos, and anything else that appears on your screen.
What is the motherboard?
the computer's main circuit board.
What is a trackpad?
built-in touchpad that a laptop has that you can control by using a drawing motion with your finger.
What is hardware?
any part of your computer that has a physical structure.
What is the role of a desktop case?
A desktop case lies flat on a desk, and the monitor usually sits on top of it.
What does a scanner do?
to copy a physical image or document and save it to your computer as a digital (computer-readable) image.
What does RAM stand for?
random access memory.
What are the four parts of a computer that are built in?
monitor, keyboard, touchpad, and speakers.
What is software?
any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it.
How does a monitor work?
The monitor works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text on the screen.
What are speakers or headphones?
output devices, which means they send information from the computer to the user—in this case, they allow you to hear sound and music.
What does the power supply unit inside of a computer do?
converts the power from the wall outlet to the type of power needed by the computer.
What is the benefit of a battery?
it can provide backup power to the laptop if the power goes out.
What are laptops?
battery- powered computers that are more portable.
What is a touchpad?
a touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing motion with your finger.
What is a microphone?
a type of input device, or a device that receives information from a user.
What is PCI?
peripheral component interconnect.
According to the text, what is the price difference between a laptop and a desktop computer?
laptops tend to be more expensive than a desktop computer with the same internal components.