Computer Basics

Front

Computer programs or applications that tell a computer what to do is called ________.

Back

Software

Front

The motherboard, power supply, hard drive, RAM and other components are housed inside a computer ________.

Back

case (tower)

Front

The large circuit board where all components inside a computer are connected together is called the _________.

Back

Motherboard

Front

Which of the following is not a peripheral? Options: mouse, monitor, keyboard, motherboard

Back

motherboard

Front

The physical parts of the computer are called _______.

Back

hardware

Front

This type of computer is placed on a desk and is made to stay in one place such as your home, work or school.

Back

desktop

Front

For a wired network, an Ethernet cable should be plugged into which port for internet access?

Back

Ethernet

Front

This internal computer component is erased every time the computer is turned off.

Back

random access memory (RAM)

Front

What is this symbol? Options: play, record, erase, power

Back

power

Front

Where can a new video card be connected to upgrade a computer?

Back

expansion slot