Computer Peripherals and Functions

This video tutorial explores computer peripherals, their uses, and installation methods. It covers various external devices like printers, scanners, and VR headsets, explaining their functions and how they connect to computers. The tutorial includes a game to recognize peripherals and discusses installation processes, including plug and play and driver downloads. It also highlights wireless technologies such as Bluetooth and NFC, providing insights into their applications and connectivity methods.

What is a computer peripheral?

• A type of computer virus

• An external device connected to a computer

• A software program

• An internal component of a computer

Which of the following is NOT an example of a computer peripheral?

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• Motherboard

What additional functions do most modern printers have?

• Sending emails

• Browsing the internet

• Playing music

• Scanning and copying

Why did external CD/DVD drives become more necessary?

• They are faster than internal drives

• CDs became more popular

• They are cheaper than internal drives

• Laptops started being designed without built-in drives

What is a trackpad or touchpad used for?

• Storing data

• Translating motion into input

• Printing documents

• Scanning barcodes

How does a computer microphone work?

• By converting sound waves into electrical signals

• By amplifying sound

• By recording video

• By generating sound

What is a plug and play device?

• A device that requires manual driver installation

• A device that only works with specific software

• A device that installs itself automatically

• A device that cannot be connected to a computer

What is a driver in the context of computer peripherals?

• A computer virus

• A software that tells the computer how to communicate with a device

• A type of peripheral

• A hardware component

Which port is commonly used for connecting speakers and headphones?

• 3.5 millimeter port

• HDMI port

• USB port

• VGA port

What does NFC stand for?

• Next Field Communication

• Near Field Communication

• Network File Connection

• New Frequency Channel