Computer Basics 6th & 7th Grade

What is a computer?

• A piece of technology
• A device that manipulates information or data
• A machine that is intelligent 
• A device that sees information and collects data for you

What is hardware?

• The outside of the computer
• The physical components of the computer
• The insides of a computer
• The parts of a computer that a human uses

What is software?

• The insides of the computer that saves information
• The heart of the computer
• The brain of the computer
• The programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do

What is a computer operating system?

• The brain of the computer
• Something that shows color on the computer
• Something that manages all of the software and hardware on the computer
• Something that makes sure all of the important information is saved

Choose the list of different TYPES of computers?

• Laptop, smart phone, tablet, gaming system
• Apple, mac, PC, Windows
• Laptop, iphone, personal computer, desktop, mac
• Apple, mac, iphone

Choose the list of different BRANDS of computers.

• Apple, Dell, HP
• Windows, Microsoft, Word
• Mac OS X, Apple, IMac
• iphone, ipod, ipad

What are the two most common OSs (Operating Systems)?

• Linxus & Mac OS X
• Mac OS X & Apple
• Apple & Dell
• Mac OS X & Microsoft Windows

What are the 4 basic parts of the desktop computer?

•  Hard drive, CPU, power supply, memory
• Keyboard, audio, visual, internet
• Keyboard, mouse, monitor, computer case
• Screen, keyboard, audio, CDs

What are a few of the most common ports on a desktop computer?

• USB & audio
• Audio & visual
• HPHG & power supply
• hard drive & cables

How could you describe the CPU inside of a computer (central processing unit)?

• The power button on the computer
• The brain of the computer
• The pet of the computer
• The part of the computer that plays sound