Fundamentals of Computing

The physical parts of a computer

• software

• devices

• hardware

• components

Used to position the cursor on a computer screen.

• touchpad

• keyboard

• mouse

• fingers

The CPU is the brain of the computer.

• True

• False

Another name for software

(a)  

The keyboard, scanner and printer are input devices.

• True

• False

What is the name of device (iv)?

(a)  

What type of device is (i)?

(a)  

What type of output does device (ii) gives the user?

• hardcopy

• softcopy

• both hard and softcopy

• no output

What is the name of this part of the computer system?

(a)  

People who use and maintain a computer system are known as

(a)