Computer Basics

What is a computer?

• An electronic device that receives input, processes it and provides an output in the desired format.

• An electronic device to do homework, play video games or surf on the internet.

• An electronic device that receives input, stores or processes the input and provides an output in the desired format.

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

• True
• False

An ATM machine is an example of a computer.

• True
• False

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

• True
• False

What is a computer that serves up information to other computers on a network?

• iPad
• Server
• Laptop
• Tablet

A touchpad is a touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing motion with your finger.

• True
• False

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

The computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse are devices are called ______________.

• portables
• software
• peripherals
• software

The __________________ is the computer's main circuit board.

• hardware
• CPU
• motherboard
• motherbox