Pls due soon Directions: Answer these questions as you navigate through the modules of the Computer Basics Tutorial.

Define computer:

What are the functions of a computer?

Name three ways in which you can use a computer?

Define hardware:

Define software:

Name at least four different types of computers.

What are the two main styles that personal computers come in?

What is the purpose of the operating system?

Name the three most common operating systems for PCs.

What does GUI stand for and what is its purpose?

In what year did Microsoft create Windows?

What is MAC OS?

What is Linux?

Name three operating systems designed specifically for mobile devices?

What is an App?

What are apps for mobile devices called?

Name six types of desktop applications?

Name three examples of mobile apps (does not have to come from the tutorial)?

What is the Cloud?

Name three services that use the Cloud?

Give at least one reason why someone would want to use the Cloud.

Give three examples of web apps?

What are the basic parts of a desktop computer and what purpose does each one serve?

Name two common mouse alternatives?

Name at least five peripherals?

What is the CPU/Processor of a computer?

How is the processor’s speed measured?

What is the motherboard and what purpose does it serve?

What does the power supply unit do?

What is RAM and what is it measured in?

What is a hard drive and what purpose does it serve?

What is the purpose of each of the following:

expansion card

video card

sound card

network card

Bluetooth card

What is a laptop computer and how is it different from a desktop computer?

What is a mobile device? Give three examples.

What is a smartphone?

What are 3G, 4G, and LTEs?

How is a tablet computer different from a laptop? What are some advantages and disadvantages of using a tablet?

What is the desktop and what features does it usually contain?

What is the purpose of using folders on the computer?

What is the purpose of the Recycle Bin?

Name three things you need to access the Internet?

Describe each of the following common types of Inter services:

Dial-up

DSL

Cable

Satellite

3G and 4G

What are some things you should consider when you are choosing and Internet Service Provider?

What is a modem?

What is a router?

What is a network card?

What does Wi-Fi stand for?

What is a web browser and what is its main job?

What is the World Wide Web?

Name three different types of web browsers?

Explain the following security terms:

SSID:

Encryption password

Encryption

Passphrase

What steps do you need to take to keep your computer healthy?

How do you deal with spilled liquid on your keyboard?

How do you clean the mouse and the monitor?

What is malware and what does it include? What is the best way to guard against malware?

In what ways can you back up your computer?

Name several techniques to maintain your computer?

Define computer ergonomics.

What are four general tips to keep in mind when troubleshooting your computer?

What is a flash drive?

What is Cloud storage?

What is the proper way to safely remove a flash drive from the computer?

Name three free popular services that allow you to save data to the Cloud?

What are accessibility features? Name three?

Name three assistive technology devices and what they are used for?