What are the basic parts of a desktop computer?

Computer case, Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Power cord

What is the purpose of the monitor in a computer?

To display images and text on the screen

What is hardware in the context of a computer? Give two examples.

The physical parts of the computer, like the keyboard and monitor

A television with internet access

What is the main difference between a desktop and a laptop computer?

Desktops are designed for use on a desk, while laptops are portable

What is the primary function of a mouse in a computer?

To control the movement of the pointer & interact with objects on screen

How do hardware and software work together when you use a computer?

Software provides instructions for hardware to follow

What is the primary function of the keyboard in a computer?

To communicate with the computer and input data

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What are the basic parts of a desktop computer?
Computer case, Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Power cord
CPU, monitor, power cord, printer
Printer, scanner, monitor, mouse
Mouse, Keyboard, Printer, Speakers
2
What is the purpose of the monitor in a computer?
To store files and documents
To control the movement of the pointer on the screen
To input data into the computer
To display images and text on the screen
3
What is hardware in the context of a computer? Give two examples.
The operating system and programs
The physical parts of the computer, like the keyboard and monitor
The software programs
The data and instructions
4
What are the two main components all computers have in common?
Monitor and Mouse
Printer & Scanner
Power supply & keyboard
Hardware and Software
5
What is a computer?
A machine used for playing games
A television with internet access
An electronic device that manipulates data
A device used for writing letters
6
What is the main difference between a desktop and a laptop computer?
Laptops have better graphics than desktops
Laptops are larger than desktops
Desktops are designed for use on a desk, while laptops are portable
Desktops are more portable than laptops
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What is the primary function of a mouse in a computer?
To input text into the computer
To display images on the screen
To store data for the computer
To control the movement of the pointer & interact with objects on screen
8
What is software? Give two examples of software programs.
Keyboard and Mouse
Games and web browsers
Monitor & Printer
Data cables and External hard drives
9
Name two types of specialized computers that may not be immediately recognized as computers
Keyboards and mice
Smartphones and wearables
Desktop and Laptop computers
Printers and scanners
10
Which of the following is a common alternative to a traditional mouse?
Keyboard
Trackpad
Speaker
Printer
11
How do hardware and software work together when you use a computer?
Software stores data, and hardware displays it
Software provides instructions for hardware to follow
Hardware provides instructions, and software stores data
They do not interact
12
What is the primary function of the keyboard in a computer?
To store information
To control the movement of the pointer of the screen
To communicate with the computer and input data
To display images on the screen
13
What type of computer is designed to be portable and has a touchscreen for typing and navigation?
Game Console
Desktop Computer
Tablet Computer
Server
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Which operating systems is typically used by PCs?
Linux
Mac OS X
Microsoft Windows
iOS

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