Basic Computer Flashcard

Front

What is software?

Back

instructions that tell the hardware what to do

Front

The computer’s main circuit board is called a ________.

Back

motherboard

Front

Which feature is being used in this image?

Back

Touchpad

Front

RAM is like a computer’s ________, while a hard drive is like a computer’s ________.

Back

short-term memory/long-term memory

Front

What is an Ethernet port used for?

Back

Connecting to the Internet

Front

What is Wi-Fi?

Back

A type of wireless network

Front

Windows, macOS, and Linux are examples of ________

Back

operating systems

Front

True or False: You cannot get a computer virus if you install antivirus software.

Back

False

Front

Which operating system is MOST typically found on PC computers?

Back

Windows

Front

What is the main function of a computer case?

Back

to contain the main components of the computer