Computer Basics

What is a computer?

• Any device with a brain
• Any device that can be played on
• Any device that manipulates data or information
• Any device within the lab

What is hardware?

• Anything that is hard
• Anything connected to the computer that you can touch
• Anything connected to the computer that is smart
• Anything connected to the inside of the computer

What is software?

• Anything connected to the computer that is soft
• Anything connected to the computer that you can touch
• Any set of instructions that you can work with
• Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do

What operating system is on a pc?

• OS X
• Vista
• Safari
• Windows

What operating system do we use in the lab?

• OS X
• Internet Explorer
• Windows 7
• Win Zip

What does the operating system do?

• Manages the software
• Manages the hardware
• Manages memory
• Manages the software, hardware, and memory

What is a GUI?

• Gradient User Interface
• Graphical User Interface
• Gradual User Increase
• Greater User Interface

What is the operating system for a Mac?

• OS X
• Windows
• Safari
• Opera

Name an operating system for a phone

• Nintendo
• Kit Kat
• Safari
• Windows

Name two things you can do with a computer

• Write letters
• Surf the web
• Process data
• All of the above