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What is the primary function of a keyboard?
What is the primary function of a keyboard?
- To create visual displays on the monitor
- To control the settings of the computer
- To connect to the internet
- To enable typing and creating documents (correct)
Which part of the computer acts similarly to a television screen?
Which part of the computer acts similarly to a television screen?
- Monitor (correct)
- Mouse
- Keyboard
- Router
How does a computer mouse communicate with the computer?
How does a computer mouse communicate with the computer?
- Through a wireless signal or a cord (correct)
- Using infrared technology
- Via Bluetooth only
- By making physical contact
What is the role of a router in a computer setup?
What is the role of a router in a computer setup?
What features differentiate a laptop from a desktop computer?
What features differentiate a laptop from a desktop computer?
Which of the following describes a tablet?
Which of the following describes a tablet?
What does a mouse allow you to do on a computer?
What does a mouse allow you to do on a computer?
How do typewriters and computer keyboards differ?
How do typewriters and computer keyboards differ?
What component is typically used to view content on a computer?
What component is typically used to view content on a computer?
In what way is a laptop fundamentally designed?
In what way is a laptop fundamentally designed?
Flashcards
Keyboard
Keyboard
A set of buttons with letters, numbers, and symbols used to input text into a computer or typewriter.
Monitor
Monitor
The screen on a computer that displays information, images, and videos.
Mouse
Mouse
A small device used to control a computer's cursor on the screen, typically with buttons for clicking.
Router
Router
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Built-in Keyboard
Built-in Keyboard
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Touchpad
Touchpad
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Tablet
Tablet
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Wireless Connection
Wireless Connection
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Computer Part
Computer Part
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Access the Internet
Access the Internet
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Study Notes
Computer Components
- Typewriters & Keyboards:
- Predecessors to computers, typewriters used keyboards to input text.
- Modern keyboards have more buttons than typewriters, including letters, numbers, and symbols.
- Keyboards allow users to create documents, emails, and other text-based content.
Monitor & Mouse
- Monitors:
- Display screens for viewing computer content, similar to television screens.
- Show what's being typed or accessed online.
- Provide visual information and often have sound capabilities.
- Mice:
- Used to click and navigate items displayed on the monitor.
- Typically round and have buttons for clicking and making changes.
- Can be wired or wireless (using a signal instead of a cord).
Connecting to the Internet
- Routers:
- Small devices that link computers to the internet through a phone line.
- Enable connection between multiple computers and access to online content.
- Often are black or gray boxes.
Laptop & Tablet Computers
- Laptops:
- Integrate keyboards and monitors in one device.
- Use touchpads as a substitute for mice.
- Tablets:
- Compact computers with everything in one unit.
- Use touchscreens for input, with virtual keyboards.
- Lightweight and portable.
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Description
This quiz covers essential computer components, including typewriters, keyboards, monitors, mice, and routers. Participants will learn about how these devices function and their roles in modern computing. Test your knowledge on the basics of computer hardware and connectivity.
