How do computers work?

What is a computer?

• A robot that you can control

• A machine that can follow instructions

• A machine that knows all the answers

• A robot that does work for people

The directions we give to a computer are known as...

• a program

• a sequence

• an assignment

• a job

What are "apps"?

• something fun to do

• something found only on smartphones

• a program that is used for education

• a program that has a specific job to do

What does "CPU" stand for?

• Cerebral Potential Understanding

• Certainly Positively Upbeat

• Central Processing Unit

• Circular Problem Upstander

The CPU is used as....

• the "brain" of the computer

• a way to input information to the computer

• the printer for the computer

• a way to read and understand the information on the computer

The computer's __________ is used to remember which step it's on in a program.

• RAM Chips

• Memory

• Keyboard and Mouse

• Screen

The computer's ___________ is/are used to store information.

• RAM Chips

• Memory

• Keyboards and Mouse

• Screen

The computer's ____________ is/are used to help the computer communicate information to us.

• RAM Chips

• Memory

• Keyboards and Mouse

• Screen

The computer's ____________ is/are used to give computers directions on what to do.

• RAM Chips

• Memory

• Keyboards and Mouse

• Screen

What is your favorite way to use a computer?

• To play games

• To learn new things

• To complete my assignments

• To be creative