Lesson 2: Basic Parts of a Computer

What are the basic parts of a desktop computer?

The computer case contains the main components of the computer, including the motherboard, central processing unit (CPU), and ________.

• other components such as power supply, storage devices, and cooling systems.

• a video card only.

• a monitor and a keyboard.

• external accessories not integral to the system.

What component does the monitor work with to display images and text on the screen?

• Control buttons

• Video card

• Built-in speakers

• CRT

Fill in the blank: Newer monitors usually have _______ or LED displays.

• LCD

• Plasma

• CRT

• OLED

What is one of the main ways to communicate with a computer?

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Video card

• Control buttons

Identify the main parts of the keyboard:

• Alphabet keys, function keys, numeric keypad, and control keys

• Alphabet keys only

• Function keys only

• Numeric keypad only

What finger should rest on the left button of the mouse?

A touchpad is also called a _______.

• trackpad

• mousepad

• keypad

• trackball