What is a computer?
Which is more portable? Tablet computers or laptops?
Tablet computers
What are the basic parts of a desktop computer?
The computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord.
Where is the power cord connected?
The power socket
What does CPU stand for?
Central processing unit
What is a laptop computer?
A personal computer that can be easily moved.
Are smartphones computers?
Yes
What is an alternative to a mouse?
A touchpad
Where are expansion cards added to computers?
Expansion slots
What does the soundcard do?
Responsible for what you hear in the speakers or headphones.
What is another name for a touchpad?
A trackpad
Where are desktop computers used?
Work, home, and school.
Which two computer parts are used for communicating with computers?
The mouse and the keyboard
Where are USB ports usually located?
The front and back of the computer.
What does the power supply unit do?
Converts the power from the wall outlet to the type of power needed by the computer.
What does the touchpad replace?
The mouse
What is hardware?
Any part of your computer that has a physical structure
Where is the motherboard located?
The computer case
What are peripherals?
Devices that you can plug into the extra ports on your computer.
What does the network card do?
Allows your computer to communicate over a network and access the Internet.
What kind of design does a laptop have?
All-in-one design
What is software?
Instructions that tell the hardware what to do and how to do it
What is the computer case?
The metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer.
What is the Ethernet port used for?
Networking and connecting to the Internet
Where are your software, documents, and other files are stored?
The hard drive
Which tend to be more expensive? Laptops or desktop computers?
Laptops