Basic Parts of a Computer

Which of the following are the basic parts of a desktop computer?

• computer case

• monitor

• keyboard

• power cord

_________ is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer, including the motherboard, central processing unit (CPU), and power supply

• computer case

• monitor

• cpu

______ works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text on the screen

• monitor

• flat-panel display

• LED

_______ is one of the main ways to communicate with a computer

• keyboard

• monitor

• mouse

________ is known as a pointing device, it lets you point to objects on the screen, click on them, and move them

• mouse

• keyboard

• trackball

• touchpad

Which of the following are the two main mouse types?

• optical

• mechanical

• trackball

• touchpad

The _______ mouse uses an electronic eye to detect movement and is easier to clean

• optical

• mechanical

• trackball

• touchpad

The _______ mouse uses a rolling ball to detect movement and requires regular cleaning to work properly

• optical

• mechanical

• trackball

• touchpad

The _______ mouse has a ball that can rotate freely

• optical

• mechanical

• trackball

• touchpad

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

• optical

• mechanical

• trackball

• touchpad