Computer Basics

What is a computer? Hardware vs Software Identify which is hardware and which is software hardware Physical parts within and connected to the computer. software A set of instructions that tells the computer what to do. Computer Parts Identify the various parts within the computer using the word bank below.Computer CaseMonitorKeyboardMouseSound Card Sound Card Monitor Keyboard Mouse Computer Case Mouse Identify the type of mouse using the word bank below:OpticalMechanical Optical Mechanical Where is the Power button located to turn on the computer? On the computer case On the monitor You don't need one, you just touch the mouse to start the computer What cable do you use to connect the internet to the computer? USB Power Cord Ethernet Motherboard Identify the various parts of the motherboard using the word bank below:CPU (Central Processing Unit)Expansion SlotsHard DriveHeat SinkPower SourceRAM (Random Access Memory) Power Source RAM (Random Access Memory) Heat Sink Hard Drive Expansion Slots CPU (Central Processing Unit) What is the purpose of an operating system? to tell the computer what to do to stop the computer from getting viruses