Computer Basics, OS, and Components

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 list of 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

• A program that manages all of the software and hardware on the computer

• Something that makes sure all of the important information is saved

Which of the following is NOT a computer by definition?

• Human

• Chromebook

• iPhone

• Mainframe

Which of the following is NOT one of the top 3 operating systems in use today?

• Linux

• Mac OS

• Dell

• Windows

A computer is an electronic device that receives, stores, ____________, and outputs information.

• destroys

• retrieves

• processes

• alters

Computer _____________ is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do or how to perform a task.

• Hardware

• Software

• Malware

• Firmware

Name the computer hardware shown.

• CPU and Internal Hard Drive
• Mouse
• Monitor
• Speakers

Name the computer hardware shown.

• Keyboard
• Cables
• Printer
• USB Flash Drive

Name the computer hardware shown.

• Printer
• Mouse
• Monitor
• Speakers