TECH+ 101 - Computing & Computing Devices

True or false? All types of computing devices use CPU and system memory.

• True

• False

What type of computer is most likely to need peripheral devices?

• Refrigerators
• Smartphones
• Desktop computers or laptops
• Microwaves

What type of computer is best suited for using in a job where you have to make notes and be able to move around easily?

• Smartphone
• Laptop computer
• Tablet
• Desktop computer

Why isn't a smartphone a good tool for writing a report?

• Smartphones have excellent report-writing software
• Smartphones have a long battery life
• Smartphones are too heavy to carry around
• A smartphone's small screen size, limited keyboard functionality, and potential distractions make it unsuitable for writing a report.

Extra devices plugged into the ports on the computer are know as

• Flash drive

• External storage

• Peripheral Devices

• Ports

• Mouse
• External Hard drive
• Keyboard
• Sound Card

Match the picture with the given definition below.

• a portable telephone that can make or receive calls

• an input device that allows a person to enter letters, numbers, or other symbols

• an optical disc drive that scans and writes down all standard CD and DVD setups

• a portable storage device

The device shown is an example of a ______________ and ____________ device

• internal peripheral, output

• external peripheral, output

• internal peripheral, input

• external peripheral, input

What does the term Peripheral mean?

• Being able to see all around
• A device that connects to a computer
• Printing a document from a colour printer
• Being close to a computer

We are mobile devices.

• Laptop

• Desktop PC

• Smart phone

• Xbox 360