Computer Basics Worksheet

Section 1 - Input/Output

1. Monitor

2. Keyboard

3. Scanner

4. Laser Printer

5. Mouse

6. Speakers

7. Digital Camera

Section 2 – What’s Inside a Computer?

CPU BIOS power supply hard drive network card

Motherboard RAM USB Port ROM video card

1. I connect computers and allow them to talk to each other.

2. I wake up the computer and remind it what to do.

3. I am the brain of the computer.

4. Information is stored on my magnetic cylinders.

5. I hold all of the other circuit boards.

6. I handle the graphics that are displayed on the monitor.

7. I am the type of port used by flash drives

Section 3 - Storage

information flash drive CD primary DVD secondary

1. ________________________ memory is stored on chips located on the motherboard.

2. _________________________memory is stored on the hard drive.

3. A _______________________can hold information greater than a CD or DVD.

4. A _______________________usually holds up to 650 to 700 MB.

5. A _______________________holds even more information at least 7 GB.

6. The purpose of storage in a computer is to hold ____________________or data.

Section 4 - Programs

Research Spreadsheet Database

Entertainment Desktop Publishing Word processing

1. Creating a birthday card for a friend.

2. Balancing your checkbook.

3. Finding information on pyramids.

4. Playing solitaire.

5. Calculating Math

6. Keeping an address book.

7. Writing an essay.

8. Making a newsletter.

9. Writing a story about aliens.

Section 5 - Programs

downloaded translators installing programming program programmers

1. A is a set of instructions that tells the computer how to perform a specific task.

2. Programs are like that allow people to work with computers without learning the
computer’s language.

3. Using bits and bytes in different combinations to represent a code is known as

_____________________

4. Copying a program onto your computer’s hard drive from another source is known as
the program.

5. People who write codes to create programs are known as computer _____________________

6. Some programs can be from the internet directly to your hard drive

Section 6 - Operating Systems

Windows operating system graphics upgraded user friendly

1. The large program that controls how the CPU communicates with other hardware components is
the

2. A computer that is easy to operate is called

3. is the most common operating system for PCs.

4. Operating systems are constantly being as technology advances.

5. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) uses to help the user navigate within the
computer system.
Section 7 - The Windows Desktop

GUI icon Recycle Bin Start Menu task bar

windows tool bar scroll bar wallpaper title bar

1. You put things in the that you no longer need or want.

2. A uses graphics or pictures to help the user navigate and access programs.

3. The Start Menu and clock are found on the .

4. An is a small picture that links to a file or program.

5. At the top of each window, the contains the title and buttons to close, minimize
and resize.

6. Moving the up or down allows you to see all of the information in a

window.

7. Programs and applications run inside that can be opened, closed or resized.

8. The is like a backdrop on your desktop that can be changed.

9. Found below the menu bar in some windows, the contains icons or
options that allow you to perform specific tasks.

10. The contains basic operations such as run, shut down, log off and find.

Section 10 - Organizing files and folders

Organizing Files
rentals.xlsx brochure.pub mla.docx
maze.pptx gpa.xlsx france.pptx
tabs.doc x calendar.pub card.pub
memo.docx

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Word
 Section 11 – Parts of a Computer
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4 Main Parts of a Computer

Part 1: This type of device is known as a(n)______________ devise. (Section 1)

 It enables information to be passed into the computer.
 It includes the: Keyboard, mouse, scanner, digital camera, microphone, etc.

Part 2: This device is responsible for ___________________

(Section 3)
 A unit that holds and gives information to the processor as needed.
 There are two types of storage:
1. Temporary storage which holds information for short periods and only when the
computer is on.
i. Examples of temporary storage include RAM
(R___________A__________ M______________ )
RAM allows stored data to be accessed in any order. (i.e., at random).

2. Long term storage holds information for as long as you want it.
i. Examples of Long-term storage include Hard Disk Drive, CD-Rom, DVD,
Flash Drive.

Part 3: This is the brains of the computer.

The _____________________________________ (Section 6)
 It controls all functions.
 The processor is called the CPU
(C ___________ P___________ U__________)
 The motherboard holds the CPU and physically connects all the other main parts of the
computer.
 Cases and chassis house the motherboard and the CPU.

Part 4: This type of device is known as a(n)______________ devise. (Section 1)

 A devise that receives information from the processor in the form of words, sounds or
pictures.
 These devises include printers, speakers and Monitor.