Basic Computer Concepts Flashcards
what are the hardware types?
input and output
what are examples of input
keyboards, mouse, microphone
what are examples of output?
monitors, printers, speakers
what is software?
the program and other operating information used by a computer
what is hardware?
any part of a computer than you can physically touch
what is the differences between hardware and software?
hardware is the physical component while software is a set of instructions
what are examples of applications?
word, chrome, spotifiy, snipping tool
what are examples of a system?
Windows 10 or MacOs
what is the difference between applications and system software?
application is used to complete tasks, and system software is dedicated to managing the computer itself
what are the information processing activities (IPA)?
- input
- processing
- output
- storage
what is the RAM?
random access memory, short-term memory on the computer, the primary memory
what’s the differences between RAM and storage?
-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
what is considered the brain of the computer?
CPU
what is the CPU?
central processing unit, executes tasks
to search for and access files on computer open …
file explorer
to create a new folder in windows explorer hit …
new file
to rename a file …
right click the file name
what are the rules to naming a file
-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)
to move a file from one folder to another …
copy/paste or click and drag, make sure to expand folder in left pane
what is the internet?
a global network of interconnected computers and networks
what is the world wide web?
uses the internet to retrieve the information the global connect of websites and pages which are connected via hyperlink
what is a browser?
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
what are examples of browers?
google chrome, firefox, safari, internet explorer
how do you make a page number?
- open the footer on the first page; it should have a number on
- deselect “link to previous”
- select “page number” button and select type of number
- if you need to change number, select “page number” button, “format page number”, make necessary changes
what does a modem do?
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
what does a router do?
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
what is a search engine?
a program used to search a data base for specific data that corresponds to the users key words
what are URLs?
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
