Introductions of A Computer

INTRODUCTIONS OF A COMPUTER
What is a computer?
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data. It has the

ability to store, retrieve, and process data. You may already know that you can use a
computer to type documents, send email, play games, and browse the Web. You
can also use it to edit or create spreadsheets, presentations, and even videos.
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Hardware vs. software
There are two components of a computer: Hardware and Software
Hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the
keyboard or mouse.
It also includes all of the computer's internal parts, as you can see in the image below.
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Software is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to
do it.
Examples of software include web browsers, games, and word processors.
Below, you can see an image of Microsoft Word, which can be used as a text editor.
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What are the different types of computers?
When most people hear the word computer, they think of a personal computer such
as a desktop or laptop. However, computers come in many shapes and sizes, and
they perform many different functions in our daily lives. When you withdraw cash
from an ATM (Automated Teller Machine), scan groceries at the store, or use a
calculator, you're using a type of computer.
Desktop computers
Many people use desktop computers at work, home,

and school. Desktop computers are designed to be
placed on a desk, and they're typically made up of a few
different parts, including the computer case, monitor,
keyboard, and mouse.
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Laptop computers
The second type of computer you may be familiar with

is a laptop computer, commonly called a laptop.
Laptops are battery-powered computers that are more
portable than desktops, allowing you to use them
almost anywhere.
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Tablet computers
Tablet computers—or tablets—are handheld computers that are

even more portable than laptops. Instead of a keyboard and mouse,
tablets use a touch-sensitive screen for typing and navigation. The
iPad is an example of a tablet.
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Servers
A server is a computer that serves up information to other

computers on a network. For example, whenever you use the
Internet, you're looking at something that's stored on a server.
Many businesses also use local file servers to store and share
files internally.
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Additional Activities
Use a short-sized bond paper in making this activity.
Name: ___________________________________Grade and Sec:________________________

Subject:_________________________________ Lesson Title:___________________________
Read and understand the questions carefully.
1) A computer is an mechanical device.

a) TRUE b) FALSE
2) You can use a computer to type documents, send email, play games, and browse the
Web.
a) TRUE b) FALSE
3) It is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or
mouse.
a) Hardware b) Software c) Peopleware d) Shareware
4) Web browsers, games, and word processors are examples of
5) Computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse are examples of
6) These computers are designed to be placed on a desk, and they're typically made up of
a few different parts, including the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
a) DESKTOP b) LAPTOP c) TABLET d) SERVER
7) These are battery-powered computers that are more portable than desktops, allowing
you to use them almost anywhere.
8) These are handheld computers that are even more portable than laptops.
9) It is a computer that serves up information to other computers on a network.
10) An IPAD is an example of
a) APPLET b) TABLET c) WALLET d) BULLET

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INTRODUCTIONS OF A COMPUTER

A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data. It has the

Hardware vs. software

There are two components of a computer: Hardware and Software

Examples of software include web browsers, games, and word processors.

What are the different types of computers?

Many people use desktop computers at work, home,

The second type of computer you may be familiar with

Tablet computers—or tablets—are handheld computers that are

A server is a computer that serves up information to other

Name: ___________Grade and Sec:

Read and understand the questions carefully.

1) A computer is an mechanical device.

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