What is a computer?
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information or data
What is a monitor?
Monitors work by displaying images and text on the screen, most have control buttons.
What is a printer?
A printer is used to print documents, photos and anything else that appears on the computer screen
What is a hard drive?
A hard drive is where your software, documents, and other files are stored.
Are laptops cheap?
Laptops are usually more expensive than a desktop computer with the same internal components.
What is a hardware?
Hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure.
What is a computer case?
A computer case is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer
What does the scanner do?
A scanner allows you to copy a physical image or document and save it to your computer as a digital image.
What is a video card?
A video card is responsible for what you see on the monitor.
What is a touchpad?
A touchpad is a touch sensitive pad that lets you control it by using your finger.
What is a software?
Software is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it.
What is a keyboard?
A keyboard is one of the many ways to communicate with a computer.
What is a microphone?
A microphone is a type of input device, or a device that receives information from a user.
What does the power supply unit do?
The power supply unit in a computer converts the power from the wall outlet to the type of power needed by the computer.
What is a laptop?
A laptop has an all-in-one design with a built-in monitor, keyboard, touchpad, and speakers.
What is a desktop computer?
Desktop computers are designed to be placed on a desk, and they’re typically made up of a few different parts
How does a mouse work?
It helps you point to objects on the screen, click and move them on the computer.
What else can you do with a microphone?
You can connect a microphone to record sound or talk with someone else over the internet.
What is random access memory?
Random access memory is the computer short term memory system.
Do laptops have the same ports as desktops?
Most laptops have the same ports found on a desktop, but there are usually less ports to save space.
What is a server?
A server is a computer that serves information to other on a network.
What are the main components in a computer case?
The motherboard, central processing unit and power supply.
What does the back of a computer case do?
The back of the computer case has connection ports that are made to fit specific devices
What does the central processing unit do?
Its job is to carry out commands.
What is an AC adapter?
An AC adapter is a power cable used with that specific type of laptop.