Computer Basics

Hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or mouse.

• True
• False

Examples of hardware include web browsers, games, and word processors.

• True
• False

A desktop computer is more portable than a laptop.

• True
• False

Speakers and headphones are input devices.

• True
• False

The basic parts of a desktop computer are the computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord.

• True
• False

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

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