What is a computer?
What is the difference between hardware and software?
Hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure and Software is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it
What is one mouse alternative?
Touchpad or Trackball
What is a game controller?
Game controllers and joysticks: A game controller is used to control computer games.
What does CPU stand for?
central processing unit
According to the text what is more expensive a laptop or desktop
laptop
What are three types of computer?
Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, servers,smartphones,wearables,game,tvs.
What is a computer case used for?
contains the main components of the computer
what is a web camera?
Web cameras: A web camera—or webcam—is a type of input device that can record videos and take pictures
What does RAM stand for?
random access memory
What is a all in one design?
built-in monitor, keyboard, touchpad
What can computers do?
It has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data. You may already know that you can use a computer to type documents, send email, play games, and browse the Web. You can also use it to edit or create spreadsheets, presentations, and even videos
What are the five most important parts of a desktop computer?
computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord.
Name three periherals you can use with a computer.
keyboard, and mouse computer case, monitor Printers, Scanners, Speakers/headphones, Microphones.
What does a hard drive do?
The hard drive is where your software, documents, and other files are stored
What is a touchpad?
is a touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing motion with your finger.
What is the difference between Laptop and desktop?
A laptop is very portable and able to be brought anywhere and everywhere. While desktop are meant to stay on a desk at home or in a office space.
what are function keys?
The function keys are labeled F1 through F12. Some programs use these keys as shortcuts for common tasks.
What are two types of ports?
FireWire, Thunderbolt, and HDMI
What is a other word for sound card?
audio card
What does the battery in the laptop do?
powers the laptop
when was the mac computer introduced?
1984
How does a monitor work? And where is it located?
The monitor works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text on the screen.
What are three things on the back of computer case?
Audio In/Audio Out
Monitor Port
USB Ports
Ethernet Port
Serial Port
Expansion Slots
Power Socket
What does the power supply 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 benefit about laptops
you can travel anywhere with while still being able to have a desktop type setup.