Computer Basics

What does a computer allow you to do?

• Type documents and send email
• Browse the Internet
• Store and retrieve data
• All of the above

Applications can be downloaded from the Internet.

• True
• False

Instead of a mouse, many laptops use a(n) ________.

• optical drive
• touchpad
• scanner
•  laser pointer

The main circuit board in a computer is called the ________.

• RAM

• dongle

• motherboard

It is possible to connect peripherals (computer accessories) to a laptop.

• True

• False

A mouse can connect to the computer with a ________ connection.

• USB
• PS/2
•  Bluetooth
•  All of the above

To guard against malware, you will need to have ________.

• antivirus software

• a can of compressed air

• a word processor

If a Windows program has become unresponsive, which keys do you press to open the Task Manager? (To shut down the computer manually)

• Shift, Tab, Enter

• Home, Control, Shift

• Control, Alt, Delete

What is software?

• The programs and other operating information used by a computer.

• Anything connected to the computer that you can touch physically.

• Peripherals or computer accessories

What operating system do we use in our lab?

• OS X

• Windows 7

• Windows 10