20 questions
What does a computer allow you to do?
Type documents and send email
Store and retrieve data
Browse the Internet
All of the above
The most popular operating system for personal computers is ________.
Mac OS X
Microsoft Windows
Ubuntu Linux
Applications can be downloaded from the Internet.
True
False
The cloud allows you to ________.
access your email from any computer with an Internet connection
easily bring your files with you
automatically back up your data
do all of the above
Instead of a mouse, many laptops use a(n) ________.
optical drive
scanner
touchpad
laser pointer
The main circuit board in a computer is called the ________.
RAM
motherboard
dongle
power supply unit
It is possible to connect peripherals to a laptop.
True
False
A mouse can connect to the computer with a ________ connection.
USB
Bluetooth
PS/2
All of the above
To guard against malware, you will need to have ________.
antivirus software
a word processor
a can of compressed air
spyware
What is software?
Anything connected to the computer that is soft.
Any set of instructions that you can work with
Anything connected to the computer that you can touch
Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do
An example of computer hardware is...
Web Browser
App
Keyboard
Operating System
A speaker and a printer are input devices (things to enter data)
True
False
Google or Internet Explorer are examples of web browsers.
True
False
A monitor is an example of an output device.
True
False
I am known as the "brain" of the computer because I receive information and carry out commands. I tell other parts of the computer what to do and when to do it.
processor (CPU)
motherboard
power supply
hard drive
What is an example of software?
mouse & computer case
Word & monitor
Word & Minecraft
keyboard & Chrome
A DVD is an example of a storage device.
True
False
A panel of keys that operate a computer.
Keyboard
Mouse
Printer
Monitor
Trace and correct faults in a mechanical or electronic system.
Monitor
Troubleshoot
mouse
keyboard
What is the meaning of this symbol?
WiFi
Font
Power
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