Discovering Computers Quiz 1
Start button
A button that provides access to Windows Vista programs, documents, and information in the internet.
Pointer
A small object, such as an arrow, that moves ont eh screen as you move a mouse
Taskbar
A strip that contains buttons to give you quick access to common tools and programs currently running
Notification Area
An area that displays icons corresponding to services running in the background, such as internet connection
Date/Time control
An element that shows the current date and time, and lets you set the clock
right-clicking
Clicking an object with the right button, opens the short-cut menu
Monitor
Component that displays the computer output
Mouse and Keyboard
Components that allow the user to input data to the computer
Servers
Computer controls access to: Hardware, software and other resources on a network Provide a centralized storage area for: Programs Data Information
Gaming Consoles
Computing device designed for single or multi- player video games: Handheld controller - input device Output to TV Hard Drive/Cartridge/DVDs Memory Card - storage Handheld Game Unit
Embedded Computers
Computing devices built to function as a component of larger product or system. Limited input and output capabilities, depending on purpose. Automobile: Engine timing and control Cruise Control GPS/Guidance System Home: Thermostat Alarm and security Appliances
Categories of Computers
Desktop Computers Mobile Computers: Handheld, Laptop, Tablet Consoles Servers Mainframes Embedded Computers
Hardware (H/W)
Electronic components or mechanical parts of a computer system. Anything you can touch or feel.
Mobile Computers
Includes laptops, netbooks, tablets, handhelds and smartphones: Portable and lightweight Battery operated Optional disk storage Flash memory or SSD Wireless network enabled
Desktop Computers
Microsoft OS; Intel, AMD processor based Apple OS; Intel, Motorola based
Mainframes
Power Server with Client workstations Larger, much powerful and expensive computer Handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously.
Software (S/W)
Programs and instructions that control electronic components.
Desktop
Your workplace on the screen
Icon
a small picture that represents an object available to your computer
Input Devices
any hardware that allows you to enter data and instructions: Keyboard/Touch screen Mouse/Joystick/Tablet Microphone Scanner Digital Camera PC Video Camera
Output Devices
any hardware that conveys information to user: Printer Monitor Speakers Portable Media Player
Communications Devices
hardware that enables a computer to transmit (send) and receive data, instructions, and information: Modem Network Card Routers Hubs Access Points
Storage Devices
holds data, instructions, and information for future use: Hard Disk Drive CD-ROM DVD-ROM Blue-ray USB Flash Drive
Clicking
pressing the left mouse button and immediately releasing it
operating system
software that helps the computer perform essential tasks such as displaying information on the computer screen and saving data on disks
Ribbon
strip across windows that shows what WordPad can do.
Double-clicking
to click the left mouse button twice in quick succession
