What is a computer?

A computer is an electronic device for storing and processing data.

• True

• False

A computer processes instructions using two binary digits, ____ and ____.

• 1 and 10

• 1 and 5

• 1 and 0

Computer _____________ is any physical device used in or with your machine.

• Hardware

• Software

• Malware

An example of computer hardware is...

• Web browser

• Keyboard

• App

• Operating system

Computer _____________ is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do or how to perform a task.

• Hardware

• Software

• Malware

example of computer software is...

• Operating system

• Mouse

• CPU

• Monitor

One benefit of a desktop computer is...

• Most components are easily upgraded

• Portable

• Designed to be used in a single location

One drawback of a desktop is...

• More expensive

• Less portable

• Less storage than laptops

One benefit of a laptop is...

• More portable than a desktop

• Can be easily upgraded

• Generally cheaper than a desktop

One drawback of a laptop is...

• Generally feature a smaller keyboard and no keypad

• Less expensive than a desktop

• Portable