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Vira's Computers Basics Game
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- About computer basics
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1
What type of devices speakers/headphones are?
Software.
Output.
There not specified.
Input.
2
What in the computer carries out commands for whenever you click a button?
The power unit.
Function keys.
CPU.
USB.
3
What makes the computer portable?
The AC adapter.
The power supply unit.
The all in one built in design.
The laptop design.
4
How are laptops powered?
Power supply unit.
With a battery.
The ethernet cable.
Connecting it to a monitor.
5
What can you use to browse the internet AND play games?
Gaming console.
A server.
Smartphones.
A TV.
6
What is the touchpad supposed to replace from a desktop?
A keyboard.
A camera.
A mouse.
A trackball.
7
What’s the difference between a monitor port and a USB port?
There is no difference.
Monitor port-used to put extra video cards, USB-used to add speaker only
Monitor port-used to power the computer, USB-used to connect the mouse only
Monitor port-used to connect the monitor, USB-used to connect small devices
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What is an example of software?
Web browser.
A video card.
The motherboard.
USB Cable.
9
Is hard drive used for long-term storage or short-term storage?
Short-term.
Long-term.
Both.
Neither.
10
What are 4 different types of expansion cards?
Mouse, keyboard, camera, speaker.
Video, Bluetooth, network, sound.
Desktop, monitor, laptop, case.
There aren't different types of expansion cards.
11
What is used to convert the power from the outlet to the computer?
CPU.
Power supply unit.
Backup power.
The motherboard.
12
What are function keys used for?
As shortcuts for common tasks.
Replaces the mouse.
Stores short-term memory storage.
To supply power to a computer.
13
what are some alternatives for a mouse?
A keyboard.
Trackball, touchpad.
Ethernet cable.
A power supply unit.
14
What is built on a laptop that isn’t on a desktop?
Video, Bluetooth, network, sound
Monitor, keyboard, touchpad (which replaces the mouse), and speakers.
Desktop, tower, all in one, case
AC adapter, batter, ports, price, touchpad
15
What does a computer case contain?
Motherboard, central processing unit (CPU) and power supply.
A touchpad.
Bluetooth, network, sound.
Monitor, keyboard, mouse.
16
How do you transfer images from your camera to a computer?
USB.
Audio cable.
Serial.
Ethernet.
17
What happens to your short-term memory storage when you turn off the computer?
It stays on the screen.
Its save automatically.
It disappears.
It transfers to you long term storage.
18
How do computers display images/ text on screen?
The all-in-one design.
A video card.
Using the monitor that's its plugged into.
The web browser.
19
What is hardware?
The physical structure of a computer.
An all-in-one computer
A type of web browser.
The inside of the computer.
20
What are three different types of computer cases?
AC adapter, battery, ports.
Desktop, tower, and all in one.
Monitor, keyboard, touchpad.
Bluetooth, network, sound.
21
What are expansion slots used for?
Allows a laptop to be portable.
To install expansion cards.
A port to plug in cables.
To play DVDs.
22
What is one main difference you can expect with a laptop?
A mouse.
Monitor port.
CPU.
AC adapter.
23
What can be provided from the computer when the power goes out?
Backup power.
A USB cable.
A power supply unit.
A camera.
24
What cable do you plug in to be able to connect to the internet/network?
USB.
Ethernet.
Monitor.
Serial.
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What does a server do?
Serves up information to other computers on a network.
A key for common tasks.
Connects the monitor to the computer.
Battery powers a laptop.
