Computer Basics

Turning on a computer to get it up and running.

• Bit
• ROM
• Byte
• Boot

A combination of information that authenticates your identity. This could be a name and password or an ID number and security code.

• Login
• Mouse
• Bit
• Boot

Stands for "Central Processing Unit." This is the primary component of a computer that processes instructions. It runs the operating system and applications, constantly receiving input from the user or active software programs.

• App
• CPU
• PC
• DVD

Storage ->
A computer storage device is any type of hardware that stores data. The most common type of storage device, which nearly all computers have, is a hard drive. Older computers had Floppy Disc Drives and Optical Disc Drives in addition to the hard drive.

• True
• False

App ->
An application, or application program, is a software program that runs on your computer. Web browsers, email programs, word processors, games, and utilities are all applications.

• True
• False

A printer is an _____ device

• Output
• Input

The CPU is the internal operating unit or brains of your computer.

• False
• True

Which one is an input device?

• printer
• mouse
• monitor
• speakers

Which one is an output device?

• monitor
• speaker
• printer
• all of them

Which one is NOT an output device?

• printer
• earphones
• webcam
• speakers