Computer Basics

What is a computer?

• A device that manipulates information

• A device that stores and retrieves data

• A device that processes data

• All of the above

What is hardware?

• Any part of a computer with a physical structure

• Any set of instructions that tells the computer what to do

• The ability to store, retrieve, and process data

• None of the above

What is software?

• Any part of a computer with a physical structure

• Any set of instructions that tells the computer what to do

• The ability to store, retrieve, and process data

• None of the above

What are the different types of computers?

• Desktop computers, laptop computers, and tablet computers

• Servers, game consoles, and TVs

• Smartphones and wearables

• All of the above

What is a desktop computer?

• A computer designed to be placed on a desk

• A battery-powered computer that is portable

• A handheld computer with a touch-sensitive screen

• A specialized type of computer used for playing video games

What is a laptop computer?

• A computer designed to be placed on a desk

• A battery-powered computer that is portable

• A handheld computer with a touch-sensitive screen

• A specialized type of computer used for playing video games

What is a tablet computer?

• A computer designed to be placed on a desk

• A battery-powered computer that is portable

• A handheld computer with a touch-sensitive screen

• A specialized type of computer used for playing video games

What is a server?

• A computer designed to be placed on a desk

• A battery-powered computer that is portable

• A handheld computer with a touch-sensitive screen

• A computer that serves up information to other computers on a network

What is a PC?

• A personal computer with a graphical user interface

• A computer designed to be placed on a desk

• A battery-powered computer that is portable

• A specialized type of computer used for playing video games

What is a Mac?

• A personal computer with a graphical user interface

• A computer designed to be placed on a desk

• A battery-powered computer that is portable

• A specialized type of computer used for playing video games