Part 1: Computer Basics

An electronic device that manipulates information, or data. It has the ability to run store, retrieve and process data.

• microwave

• radio

• computer

• oven

A device that can be used to type documents, send emails, play games, browse the Web. You can edit spreadsheets, presentations, etc. with it.

• radio

• telephone

• computer

• typewriter

Any part of a computer that has a physical structure.

• hardware

• software

• application

• program

A keyboard or a mouse are examples of _________________.

• software

• applications

• programs

• hardware

Computers come in many shapes and sizes today.

• True

• False

Desktop computers and laptop computers are the only types of computers.

• True

• False

Which type of computer is more portable or easily moved?

• desktop

• laptop

• iPad

A computer that serves up information to other computers on a network.

• waiters

• servers

• printers

• programs

What is the most common type of operating system found on most personal computers?

• Mac OS

• Microsoft Windows

• Linux

• Chrome

What computer was launched in 1984 and used a GUI.

• IBM

• Macintosh

• Chromebook

• smartphone