Computer Basics Study Guide

The ____________________ is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer. It houses the motherboard, central processing unit (CPU), power supply, and more. 

• monitor
• power cord
• tab key
• computer case

 The ________________ works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text. 

• monitor
• power supply
• video card
• mouse

The _________________ is one of the primary ways we communicate with the computer and enter data. There are many different types such as wired, wireless, ergonomic, and multimedia.

• mouse
• monitor
• headphones
• keyboard

The _______ keys are labeled F1 through F12. Some programs use these keys as shortcuts for common tasks. 

• insert
• tab
• function
• control (ctrl)

The _______________ keys are used for many different purposes, including moving the cursor, scrolling a document, or controlling a game.

• control (ctrl)
• enter
• function
• arrow

The _________________ keypad resembles a calculator keypad.

• enter
• numeric
• page up
• home

_______________, _______________, and ________________ are examples of peripheral pointing devices. They let you point to objects on the screen, click on them, and move them.

• mouse, trackball, touchpad
• touchpad, backspace, arrow keys
• alphanumeric keys, function keys, space bar
• insert key, backspace key, trackball

 Two ways to delete.

• function
• control and arrow keys
• backspace and delete
• alternate and escape

What does a computer allow you to do?

• Browse the Internet
• Store and receive data
• Type documents and receive email
• all of the above

________________________ is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the computer monitor or keyboard.

• software
• hardware
• malware
• virus