Intro to Computers

What is the definition for software?

• Software is the physical parts of the computer
• Software is the programs that run on a computer.

What is the definition for hardware.

• Hardware is the physical parts of the computer
• Hardware is the programs that run on a computer.

The main processor--"brains" of the computer: every instruction goes through it.

• Motherboard
• CPU
• Operating System
• Software

These parts of a computer put information into the computer.

• hardware
• output devices
• input devices
• taskbar

These parts of a computer allow data to come out of the computer.

• hardware
• output devices
• input devices
• keyboards

Which of the following is computer hardware?

• monitor
• scanner
• keyboard
• all of them

A monitor is an ____________ device.

• input
• output

A mouse is an _______ device.

• input
• output

A worldwide network of computers:

• CPU

• Internet

• RAM

• Network

Another name for computer programs:

• Hardware

• Software

• Peopleware

• Shareware