Computer Basics

What is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data?

• computer
• typewriter
• mouse
• printer

Hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or mouse.

• True
• False

Software is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it.

• True
• False

Examples of hardware include web browsers, games, and word processors.

• True
• False

An ATM machine is an example of a computer.

• True
• False

A desktop computer is more portable than a laptop.

• True
• False

What type of operating system do we use on our classroom computers?

• MAX
• MAC
• Microsoft Windows
• PC

The back of a computer case has _________________ that are made to fit specific devices.

• connection ports
• portable wires
• connection holes

Speakers and headphones are input devices.

• True
• False

A _______________ is a type of input device that can record videos and take pictures.

• printer
• webcam
• scanner
• cellphone