Basic Computer Concepts

Question 1

what are the hardware types?

Answer 1

input and output

Question 2

what are examples of input

Answer 2

keyboards, mouse, microphone

Question 3

what are examples of output?

Answer 3

monitors, printers, speakers

Question 4

what is software?

Answer 4

the program and other operating information used by a computer

Question 5

what is hardware?

Answer 5

any part of a computer than you can physically touch

Question 6

what is the differences between hardware and software?

Answer 6

hardware is the physical component while software is a set of instructions

Question 7

what are examples of applications?

Answer 7

word, chrome, spotifiy, snipping tool

Question 8

what are examples of a system?

Answer 8

Windows 10 or MacOs

Question 9

what is the difference between applications and system software?

Answer 9

application is used to complete tasks, and system software is dedicated to managing the computer itself

Question 10

what are the information processing activities (IPA)?

Answer 10

1. input
2. processing
3. output
4. storage

Question 11

what is the RAM?

Answer 11

random access memory, short-term memory on the computer, the primary memory

Question 12

what’s the differences between RAM and storage?

Answer 12

-primary is temporary and information is lost when power is shut
-storage mean sit is filed away for later use even if the power is shut off

Question 13

what is considered the brain of the computer?

Answer 13

CPU

Question 14

what is the CPU?

Answer 14

central processing unit, executes tasks

Question 15

to search for and access files on computer open …

Answer 15

file explorer

Question 16

to create a new folder in windows explorer hit …

Answer 16

new file

Question 17

to rename a file …

Answer 17

right click the file name

Question 18

what are the rules to naming a file

Answer 18

-no spaces
-no special characters
-can use camel case (ex. CamelCase)
-try to use ten characters or less
-use consistent format
-include file extension/consider which one is appropriate (ex. doc. or .pdf)

Question 19

to move a file from one folder to another …

Answer 19

copy/paste or click and drag, make sure to expand folder in left pane

Question 20

what is the internet?

Answer 20

a global network of interconnected computers and networks

Question 21

what is the world wide web?

Answer 21

uses the internet to retrieve the information the global connect of websites and pages which are connected via hyperlink

Question 22

what is a browser?

Answer 22

type of application software that we use to access the web, gives you access to the web while a search engine allows you to search the web once you’re on it

Question 23

what are examples of browers?

Answer 23

google chrome, firefox, safari, internet explorer

Question 24

how do you make a page number?

Answer 24

1. open the footer on the first page; it should have a number on
2. deselect “link to previous”
3. select “page number” button and select type of number
4. if you need to change number, select “page number” button, “format page number”, make necessary changes

Question 25

what does a modem do?

Answer 25

a device that takes the data from your ISP and turn it into a network for your house giving a physical connection between your house and the internet provider

Question 26

what does a router do?

Answer 26

a hardware device that allows you to connect to several computers and other devices to a single internet connection which allows you to create a home wireless network

Question 27

what is a search engine?

Answer 27

a program used to search a data base for specific data that corresponds to the users key words

Question 28

what are URLs?

Answer 28

uniform resource locator, is a web address that identifies the location of a specific resource on the internet such as a webpage, image, or document, allowing a browser to access it