Basic Computing

Which of the following is the definition of hardware?

• Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do. It is what guides the hardware and tells it how to accomplish each task.

• Any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the computer monitor or keyboard.

• An electronic device that manipulates information, or "data."

Which of the following is the definition of software?

• Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do. It is what guides the hardware and tells it how to accomplish each task. Some examples of software are web browsers, games, and word processors such as Microsoft Word.

• Any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the computer monitor or keyboard.

Name the three main operating systems.

What is the purpose of an operating system?

What is an application?

Which of the following are applications?

• Web Browser

• Personal Finance

• Media Players

• CPU

• USB Ports

How is a web app different from a desktop application?

Which of the following is not a part of a desktop computer?

• Computer Case

• Sandwich Maker

• Blender

• Keyboard

Name two types of mouse alternatives.

Find out what types of drives are on your computer (e.g, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM)