Computer & Technology Basics Course for Absolute Beginners

Computers use two main components. What are they?

• Hardware and software

• Monitor and keyboard

• Mouse and printer

• Screen and speaker

The difference between hardware and software is:

• Hardware is the physical components of a computer, while software is the programs and instructions.

• Hardware is the programs and instructions, while software is the physical components of a computer.

• Hardware and software are both physical components of a computer.

• Hardware and software are both types of computer programs.

Some common operating systems mentioned for personal computers and mobile devices are:

• Windows, macOS, Android, iOS

• Linux, Solaris, Blackberry OS, Chrome OS

• Ubuntu, Fedora, Symbian, Palm OS

• DOS, Unix, Tizen, AmigaOS

A server is a computer or system that provides resources, data, services, or programs to other computers, known as clients. What role does a server play?

• It provides resources and services to other computers on a network.

• It only stores personal files for individual users.

• It is used exclusively for gaming purposes.

• It is a device that connects printers to the internet.

The power button can be located in which of the following places on different types of computers?

• On the front or side of the computer case or monitor

• Only on the back of the computer case

• Inside the computer case

• On the keyboard only

The purpose of a USB port is:

• To connect and transfer data between devices

• To display images on a screen

• To provide wireless internet access

• To print documents directly from the computer

A monitor is connected to a desktop computer by:

• Using a video cable such as HDMI, VGA, or DVI

• Placing the monitor on top of the computer

• Connecting the monitor to a USB port

• Using a wireless mouse

An Ethernet port is used for:

• connecting devices to a wired network

• charging mobile devices

• transferring files via Bluetooth

• connecting to a wireless network

The function of a disk drive is:

• to store and retrieve data

• to display images on the screen

• to print documents

• to connect to the internet

The computer case is a component that holds which of the following?

• Motherboard, power supply, and internal components

• Monitor and keyboard

• Printer and scanner

• Mouse and speakers