What is software?

• any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do
• the video card on the monitor
• the operating system
• the monitor and computer case

What is hardware?

• all the ports and buttons of a computer
• is any part of your computer that has a physical structure.
• is any part of your desktop
• software

A _______ is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data.

• Software

• Hardware

• Keyboard

• Computer

These can be used to connect almost any type of device, including mice, keyboards, printers, and digital cameras.

• Audio In

• Audio Out

• USB Port

• Monitor Port

You can use this port for networking and connecting to the Internet.

• USB Port

• Serial Port

• Ethernet Port

• Power Button

The ________ is the computer's main circuit board. It's a thin plate that holds the CPU, memory, connectors for the hard drive and optical drives, expansion cards to control the video and audio, and connections to your computer's ports.

• RAM

• CPU

• Optical Disc Drive

• Motherboard

The _____, also called a processor, is located inside the computer case on the motherboard. It is sometimes called the brain of the computer, and its job is to carry out commands.

• CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• PUC (Processing Unit Central)

• CUP (Central Unit Processing)

• Center Process Unification

____ is your system's short-term memory. Whenever your computer performs calculations, it temporarily stores the data in the RAM until it is needed.

• REM

• RIM

• RAM

• ROM

The ______ is where your software, documents, and other files are stored. It long-term storage, which means the data is still saved even if you turn the computer off or unplug it.

• RAM

• USB

• Hard Drive

• Storage Drive

• SSD

An _____________ is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the computer's memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware.

• Banana

• Hardware

• Software

• Operating System