Computer Basics Review

The basic parts of a desktop computer are the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and ___________.

• computer case
• Speaker
• Hardware
• Software

These are the many different types of devices you can plug into the extra ports on your computer.

• CPU
• Motherboard
• Peripherals
• None of the above

This is the brain of the computer.

• CPU
• Motherboard
• Peripherals
• All of the above

This is the most important software that runs on a computer.

• Web browser
• Operating system
• Games
• Google DOCS

This is a type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks.

• Web browser
• Application
• Google DOCS
• None of the above

Staring at a monitor for long periods of time can cause?

• Wrist injury
• Sore throat
• Eye strain
• None of the above

This is the science of equipment design and how specific equipment usage and placement can reduce a user's discomfort and increase productivity.

• Computer ergonomics
• Computer science
• Computer programming
• Computer equipment

Many office chairs are specially designed to?

• Support the lower back
• Promote good posture
• Support the lower back and promote good posture
• None of the above

This type of keyboard is designed to minimize wrist strain.

• Basic keyboard
• Ergonomic keyboard
• Light up keyboard
• Writing keyboard

To avoid eye strain, you should?

• Look away from the monitor every once in a while
• Stand up and walk around to avoid sitting in the same position for long periods of time
• Both
• None of the above