What is a Computer?
What is a computer?
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information or data.
What are some things a computer needs?
Some things needed for a computer would be a Monitor, keyboard, mouse, and Power cord.
What are USB ports?
USB ports are used to connect devices for data transfer, charging, and peripheral communication.
What is a laptop computer?
It is a computer that can be easily moved and used in different locations.
What costs more, a laptop or Desktop?
Some laptops could cost more than a desktop.
What are 4 types of computers?
4 types of computers include; desktop, laptop, ATM, grocery store scanner, calculator
What is a computer case, and what is it used for?
It is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer, it includes the motherboard, CPU, and power supply.
What is on the back of a computer?
it has connection ports that are made to fit specific devices.
What is a tablet computer?
Tablet computers are designed to be portable.
What is another name for a touchpad?
Another name for it is trackpad.
What is the difference between Hardware and Software?
Hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, While Software is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it.
How do Monitors Work?
The monitor works with a video card, located inside of the computer case, to display images and text on the screen.
What are some other types of ports?
FireWire, Thunderbolt, and HDMI
What is the Motherboard?
It is the computer’s main circuit board. It’s a thin plate that holds the CPU, memory, connectors for the hard drive and optical drives. The motherboard connects directly or indirectly to every part of the computer.
Why do Laptops have less port?
To save more space.
What is the difference in a Desktop Computer and a laptop?
A Desktop Computer is not something you can carry around, and a laptop you can because it’s easier to carry.
What are 3 keys on a Keyboard?
Shift, delete, and escape key.
What does Optical Disc Drive do, and what are some other names it’s called?
It’s often called CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, and it lets you read CDs and DVDs.
What is Bluetooth?
wireless devices such as keyboards, mice, and printers.
What is a Touchpad?
It is a touch sensitive pad.
What are Servers?
A server is a computer that serves information to others computers on a network.
Why is a Mouse important for computer?
It lets you point to objects on the screen, click on them, and move them.
What are peripherals?
Devices such as Keyboard and Mouse
What is RAM?
It’s the system’s short-term memory.
What is an operating system?
An operating system is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the computer’s memory and processes.