Computer Basics: Inside a Computer

Computer programs or applications that tell a computer what to do is called ________.

• Play Store
• Software
• Hardware
• Application Manager

The motherboard, power supply, hard drive, RAM and other components are housed inside a computer ________.

• processor (CPU)
• mouse
• network
• case (tower)

Imagine you are building a computer. The large circuit board where you would connect all the components together is called the _________.

• Smartboard

• Processor (CPU)

• Motherboard

• Hard drive

The physical parts of the computer are called _______.

• software
• hardware
• computer parts
• computer case

This type of computer is portable and can be used on the go, such as in cafes, libraries, or while traveling. 

• desktop

• monitor

• laptop

• power supply

For a wired network a cable should be plugged into which port for you to have access to the internet? 

• Ethernet
• Universal Serial Bus (USB)
• Video Graphics Array (VGA)
• High Definition Multimedia Interface

Imagine you are working on your computer and you suddenly have to turn it off. Which component of your computer loses its data?

• hard drive

• processor

• random access memory (RAM)

• keyboard

What is this symbol?

• play
• record
• erase
• power

If I wanted to upgrade my computer, I could connect a new video card to a/an __________.

• power socket
• motherboard
• Universal Serial Bus (USB) port
• expansion slot

Which one is an output peripheral for a computer?

• keyboard
• monitor
• mouse
• microphone