Internal Hardware
Where can you find the internal hardware of a computer?
What is... the inside the computer.
Where can you find the external hardware of the computer?
What is... the outside of the computer.
What is software?
The programs a computer uses.
What does it mean to troubleshoot?
Fixing the problem(s) a computer has.
What internal hardware device cools down the computer?
What is... the fan
Which external hardware do you use to type/
What is... the keyboard.
What is an example of software that is used for the internet?
Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge
If the computer isn’t turning on, what can you do to troubleshoot this?
Plug the computer into its charger.
What do you call the "brain" of a computer?
What is... the CPU?
Name 3 examples of external hardware.
What are: mouse, keyboard, printer, wifi router, monitor/screen
What is an example of writing software?
Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Notepad, EverNote
If the computer is running slow, what can you do to troubleshoot this?
close tabs, restart the computer
What is a motherboard?
What is... the circuit board in a computer. It connects all the different parts of a computer and lets them work together.
Which hardware is used to connect a computer to the internet?
What is... a WiFi router.
What are 2 hardware and 2 software programs you’ll need to talk to someone on a video call?
Potential Hardware Answers: Monitor, Keyboard, WiFi Router, Internal hardware parts, Mouse, Camera, Speaker, Microphone Potential Software Answers: Internet browser, Video software (i.e. Zoom, Webex, Google Meet, Whatsapp, Facetime)
If the computer won’t connect to WiFi, what can you do to troubleshoot this?
Reboot your WiFi router, restart the computer