Computer Basics Study Guide

A computer case includes all of the following except:

• Processor

• Monitor

• Video Card

• Motherboard

This piece of hardware is a thin plate that holds the CPU, memory, and other parts of the computer:

• Hard Drive

• Motherboard

• Power Supply Unit

• Video Card

This space inside the computer will allow a user to boost the performance of the computer by adding more memory or higher quality video card:

• Motherboard

• CPU

• Expansion Slot

• Power Supply Unit

This piece of hardware provides the long term storage for the computer.

• Hard Drive

• Motherboard

• CPU

• Expansion Slot

This type of computer is designed to be portable with a touch-sensitive screen where the virtual keyboard appears and your finger can be used as the mouse pointer.

• Laptop

• Tablet

• All-in-One

• Smartphone

This type of computer is mainly designed for reading digital books. Examples include Kindle and Nook. Laptop Tablet E-reader All-in-one

• E-reader

• Tablet

• Laptop

• All-in-one

This type of computer can do many tasks a normal computer can, in addition to the features of a phone.

• E-Reader

• Tablet

• Smart Phone

• Laptop

A(n) ____________ is an electronic device that receives, processes, stores data, and produces a result

• Telephone

• Computer

• Keyboard

• Monitor

These operating systems do not have full features, but a user can still watch movies, browse the web, and manage the calendar.

• Microsoft Windows

• Mac Os

• Mobile OS Applications

__________ computers are not portable, but do come with the internal components built into the monitor, which eliminates the need for a separate case.

• All-in-one

• Mainframe

• Supercomputer

• Desktop