Computer Basics: What Is a Computer?

An example of computer hardware is...

• Web Browser
• Keyboard
• App
• Operating System

What computer was introduced in 1984 and is made by Apple?

• Mac
• IBM
• Linux
• Windows

What computer was introduced in 1981 and is the most common type of computer?

• Mac
• Apple
• PC
• iPhone

A server is a type of computer that does the following...

• Serves up information to other computers on a network
• Stores and shares data
• Plays an important role in making the internet work
• All of the above

One drawback of a desktop is...

• More expensive
• Less portable
• Less storage than laptops

Computer _____________ is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do or how to perform a task.

• Hardware
• Software
• Malware

One drawback of a laptop is...

• Generally feature a smaller keyboard and no keypad
• Less expensive than a desktop
• Portable

A computer is an electronic device for storing and processing data.

• True
• False

A computer processes instructions using two binary digits, ____ and ____.

• 1 and 10
• 1 and 5
• 1 and 0

Computer _____________ is any physical device used in or with your machine.

• Hardware
• Software
• Malware