Computer Basics: What Is a Computer?

A computer is an electronic device for storing and processing data.

• True
• False

A computer processes instructions using two binary digits, ____ and ____.

• 1 and 10
• 1 and 5
• 1 and 0

Computer _____________ is any physical device used in or with your machine.

• Hardware
• Software
• Malware

An example of computer hardware is...

• Web Browser
• Keyboard
• App
• Operating System

Computer _____________ is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do or how to perform a task.

• Hardware
• Software
• Malware

A example of computer software is...

• Operating System
• Mouse
• Monitor
• CPU

One benefit of a desktop computer is...

• Most components are easily upgraded
• Portable
• Designed to be used in a single location

One drawback of a desktop is...

• More expensive
• Less portable
• Less storage than laptops

One benefit of a laptop is...

• More portable than a desktop
• Can be easily upgraded
• Generally cheaper than a desktop

One drawback of a laptop is...

• Generally feature a smaller keyboard and no keypad
• Less expensive than a desktop
• Portable