What is a computer
what other electronics are considered a specialized computer?
smart phones, smartwatches, game consoles, TVs.
What are the basic parts of a computer?
computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord.
Whats in the back of a computer case?
The back of the computer case has connection ports and color coded ports.
What is a motherboard?
The motherboard is the computer's main circuit board.
What is laptop computer?
A laptop is a personal computer that can be easily moved and used in a variety of locations.
What are different styles of a computer?
A pc and a mac
What is the difference between a optical and a mechanical mouse?
A optical mouse uses a electronic eye. The mechanical mouse uses a rolling ball to detect movement.
According to the text what other devices can you plug into your computer?
Printers, scanners, speakers, microphones, and game controllers ect.
What is the function of a CPU/Processor?
its job is to carry out commands. Whenever you press a key, click the mouse, or start an application, you're sending instructions to the CPU.
What is the use of a battery in a laptop?
It allows you to use the laptop when it's not plugged in.
What are two things all computers have in common?
Hardware and software.
What is the difference between a trackball and a touchpad?
A trackball has a ball that can rotate freely. A touchpad is a sensitive pad that you can use with your finger.
What is a microphone?
A microphone is a input device.
What is a ram in a computer?
RAM is your system's short-term memory. Whenever your computer performs calculations, it temporarily stores the data in the RAM until it is needed.
What is a all in one design?
It has a built-in monitor, keyboard, touchpad (which replaces the mouse), and speakers.
What is a server in a computer?
A server is a computer that serves up information to other computers on a network.
What does a computer case contain?
The main components.
What are other types of ports In a computer?
Firewire, thunderbolt, and a HDMI.
What is a hard drive?
The hard drive is where your software, documents, and other files are stored. The hard drive is long-term storage, which means the data is still saved even if you turn the computer off or unplug it.
What is the specialized power cord in a computer?
It is called an AC adapter
Why are software and hardware so important?
What are the main components of a computer?
The motherboard, The CPU, and power supply.
What is a printer?
A printer is used to print documents, photos, and anything else that appears on your screen
What is a power supply unit?
The power supply unit in a computer converts the power from the wall outlet to the type of power needed by the computer. It sends power through cables to the motherboard and other components.
What are the main differences you can expect in a computer according to the text?
The touchpad, battery, ac adapter, ports and the price