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Computer Basics - Hardware and Software

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Lesson 2 - What is a computer?
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A computer is an electronic device that manipulates _______ , or data.
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Select all items that are software

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When most people hear the word computer, they think of a personal computer such as a _______ or _______ .
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A _______ is a computer that serves up information to other computers on a network.
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Select all that are a computer

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Which operating system do the laptops from our room use?

Lesson 3 - Basic Parts of a Computer?
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Which of these is NOT a contained inside a computer case?

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The _______ works with a _______ , located inside the computer case, to display images and text on the screen.
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Alphanumeric keys on a keyboard include _______ and _______
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Which of the following is used to control a mouse on a laptop?

Lesson 4 - Buttons and Ports on a Computer
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USB stands for

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The back of a computer case has _______ that are made to fit specific devices.
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Which of the following ports is used for a monitor?

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Which set of peripherals is the most common for a desktop computer?

Lesson 5 - Inside a Computer
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The _______ connects directly or indirectly to every part of the computer.
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The _______ is often called the brain of the computer.
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This type of memory is used for temporary storage.

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Which of the following are expansion cards that can be slotted into the motherboard?

Lesson 6 - Laptop Computers
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A laptop computer tends to be more expensive than a desktop computer of equal power.

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Laptops usually have more ports that a desktop computer.

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You can connect a mouse, keyboard, and monitor to most laptops.

Lesson 7 - Mobile Devices
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Which of the following is NOT considered a mobile device.

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_______ can connect to the Internet over Wi-Fi or a cellular network.
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How do you type on a tablet computer?

Lesson 8 - Understanding Operating Systems
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Your computer's _______ manages all of the software and hardware on the computer.
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Which of the following is NOT an Operating System used on a personal computer?

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Which of the following are included in a graphical user interface (GUI)?

Lesson 9 - Understanding Applications
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What is another word for 'application' ?

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A _______ is the tool you use to access the Internet.
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Apps that are made for a desktop are never made to work on mobile devices.