The Basics Review

Software that performs a specific task.

• GUI: Graphical User Interface

• OS: Operating System

• App: Application

This is the visual interface that allows you to interact with the computer.

• GUI: Graphical User Interface

• OS: Operating System

• App: Application

Match each term to its correct definition

• Most computers will have at least one port for speakers and one for a microphone

• Parallel Port

• This is where the power cable goes

• Power Connector

• Used for older printers. USB ports have this this port largely obsolete

• Audio Port

• Used for older devices. Completely obsolete

• Serial Port

Manages all of the software and hardware on the computer.

• GUI: Graphical User Interface

• OS: Operating System

• App: Application

Match each term to its correct definition

• General purpose ports that can be used to connect all sorts of devices

• Ethernet Port

• used to connect a keyboard and mouse

• USB (Universal Serial Bus) Port

• Used to plug a computer into a model or routed to gain access to the Internet or a local Network

• PS/2 Port

• Different types of ports used to connect to a monitor

• Serial PortVGA, HDMI, DVI, Displayport

Reorder the following so that the naming convention is correct for your assignments

• Last Name

• Assignment Title

• First Name