| Question | Answer |
| Name 3 input devices. | Mouse, keyboard, microphone |
| Name 3 output devices. | Printer, speakers, monitor |
| Name 3 input/output ports. | PS/2, USB, Parallel |
| What is ESD, and how do you prevent it? | ESD stands for electro-static discharge, and you ground yourself to prevent it. |
| What does PC stand for, and who patented it? | PC stands for personal computer, and IBM patented it. |
| what is the CPU's main function? | The CPU acts as the brain of the computer, and controls all functions. |
| What do peripheral devices do? | They perform basic I/O functions. |
| What is the system unit? | It houses all of the system components that make the PC work. It is always beige. |
| What is the hard drive? | The primary long-term storage device for the PC. |
| What is the motherboard? | It is the main connection for PC components. |
