Introduction to Basic Computer Components

1. What are the basic components of a computer system? a. b. c. d. e.

2. The computer case contains the ______of the computer.

Name four things inside the computer case:

______, ______, ______, ______.

3. The ______works with a ______card to display images and text on the screen.

4. To protect the computer from voltage spikes, plug the power cord into a ______.

5. What is the primary way we communicate with a computer? ______Explain the following parts:

Esc key ______

Function Keys______

Tab Key ______

Arrow Keys ______

Numeric Keypad ______

CTRL, ALT & SHIFT keys ______

Enter Key______

Backspace Key ______

Insert Key ______

Delete Key ______6. The ______is called the pointing device. It allows you to point to objects on the screen, click them, or move them.

There are two type of mice:______and ______.

The ______mouse uses an electronic eye to detect movement and is easier to clean.

The ______mouse uses a rolling ball to detect movement.

A mouse can connect through a ______, ______, or it can be ______.

7. What is a trackball? ______

______

8. What is a touchpad? ______

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