Hole in One
Peripherals
Inside
RAM
Hodge Podge
100

Name 2 of the 3 things that can be plugged into an AUDIO port.

Speakers, microphones, headsets

100

You can plug many different types of these devices into the extra ports on your computer.

Peripherals

100

The __________ is the computer's main circuit board.

The motherboard is the computer's main circuit board. It's a thin plate that holds the CPU, memory, connectors for the hard drive and optical drives, expansion cards to control the video and audio, and connections to your computer's ports (such as USB ports). The motherboard connects directly or indirectly to every part of the computer.

100

What is RAM?

Random Access Memory

100

What is Mrs. Gifford's first name?

Kathryn

200

The Power button main purpose.

to turn on the computer :)

200

Name a type of printer.

 There are many types of printers, including inkjet, laser, and photo printers

200

 It is sometimes called the brain of the computer, and its job is to carry out commands.

The central processing unit (CPU), also called a processor, is located inside the computer case on the motherboard. It is sometimes called the brain of the computer, and its job is to carry out commands.

200
What happens to Short term memory?

This short-term memory disappears when the computer is turned off.

200

What is Mr. Thompson's first name?

Fred

300

This reads your CDs or DVDs

Optical disc drive or CD-ROM or DVD-ROM

300

This type of printer can print, scan and copy!

There are even all-in-one printers, which can also scan and copy documents.

300

This part protects the CPU from too much heat!

heat sink, an object that absorbs heat from the CPU.

300

 When I save a file, where does it go?

When you save a file, the data is written to the hard drive, which acts as long-term storage.

300

What month do we begin Summer Recess?

June

400

Most desktop computers have several _____ports. These can be used to connect almost any type of device, including mice, keyboards, printers, and digital cameras. They will often appear on the front and back of the computer.

Most desktop computers have several USB ports. These can be used to connect almost any type of device, including mice, keyboards, printers, and digital cameras. They will often appear on the front and back of the computer.

400

You can connect a __________ to record sound or talk with someone else over the Internet.

Microphones: A microphone is a type of input device, or a device that receives information from a user. You can connect a microphone to record sound or talk with someone else over the Internet. Many laptop computers come with built-in microphones.

400

The CPU is made out of....

ceramic and silicon.

400

What is a byte?

RAM is measured in megabytes (MB) or gigabytes (GB). The more RAM you have, the more things your computer can do at the same time. I

400

When does the ski program begin?

Jan 6

500

This port looks a lot like the modem or telephone port, but it is slightly wider. You can use this port for networking and connecting to the Internet.

Ethernet port

500

This type of input device that can record videos and take pictures and transmit video in real time.

Web cameras: A web camera—or webcam—is a type of input device that can record videos and take pictures. It can also transmit video over the Internet in real time, which allows for video chat or video conferencing with someone else. Many webcams also include a microphone for this reason.

500

Whenever you press a key, click the mouse, or start an application

.... you're sending instructions to the CPU.

500

The main purposes of the 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.

500

What holiday is on November 11th?

Veteran's Day