What is a computer?
What are some different ways you can use computers?(List 4)
You can type documents, send emails, play games, and browse the web
What is a computer case?
A metal or plastic box that holds all the main components of the computer
What are speakers/headphones?
They are output devices that allow you to hear sound and music
What is a motherboard?
The motherboard is the computer’s main circuit board and indirectly connects to every part of the computer
What is the main difference between a desktop and a laptop?
A desktop is stationary, and a laptop is portable
What is a computer?
A device that can manipulate data and it also has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data
What is a monitor?
A monitor works with the video card to work as a display for computer
What is a microphone?
It is an input device that will take in sound to record or talk to someone else
What is a CPU?
The CPU is sometimes called the brains of the computer, and its job is to carry out commands
What are the all-in one features(There are 4) that a laptop has?
A monitor, keyboard, touchpad, and speakers
What is the difference between hardware and software?
Hardware has a physical structure and software tells the hardware what to do and how to do it
What is a keyboard?
A keyboard is an item that has interactive buttons with letters and symbols
What is a web camera?
An input device that can record videos, take pictures, and transmit video over the internet in real time
What is RAM?
RAM is the computer’s short-term memory, and it temporarily stores data in the RAM until it is needed
What is an AC adapter?
It is a specialized power which is designed to be used with that specific type of laptop
What are some different types of computers?(List 4)
Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, Servers
What is a mouse and what is it commonly referred to as?
Commonly known as a pointing device that lets you point, click, and move objects or the screen of a computer
What is the difference between printers and scanners?
A printer will print documents, photos, or anything on your screen
What is a hard drive?
The hard drive is the long-term storage of the computer and its where software, documents, and other files are stored even if you turn off your computer
According to the text, why does a laptop have fewer ports?
The laptop has fewer ports to save space
What is the difference between PCs and Macs?
PCs-Called IBM PC Compatible and mostly run on windows
Macs-Made by Apple and run on Mac OS X
What are some mouse alternatives?(List 2)
A trackball and a touchpad
What are the devices that you plug into the extra ports on your computer?
These devices are called peripherals
What is a power supply unit?
The power supply is what converts the power from the wall outlet to the type of power needed by the computer
Why can a laptop be used even when not plugged in?
It is because it has a battery built into the laptop