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What is a Computer? and Basic Parts

Authored by Ryan Borkowski

Instructional Technology

3rd Grade

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What is a Computer? and Basic Parts
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This is one of the main ways to communicate with a computer.

Mouse

Keyboard

CPU

Monitor

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Control buttons

Mouse

Touch pad

Tower case

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer, including the motherboard, CPU and power supply.

Computer case

Tower case

Keyboard

Mechanical mouse

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Most monitors have these which allow you to change your monitor's display settings, and some monitors also have built-in speakers.

Optical mouse

Tower case

Trackball mouse

Control buttons

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This is a tall part that sits next to the monitor or on the floor.

Tall Case

Tower Case

Desktop Case

Mouse

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data.

Keyboard

Computer

Hardware

Software

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the physical part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or mouse?

Software

Hardware

Keyboard

CPU

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