Basic computer stuff

What is computer hardware

• All the hard components of a computer

• Parts bought at a hardware store

• All the physical components of a computer

• All central processing outputs

A computer contains 4 essential hardware components. Which of these is NOT an essential part of a computer?

• CPC

• Processor

• Input

• Output

Answer explanation

Computers must have these 4 hardware components:

1. Input Device

2. Output Device

3. Memory (Storage)

4. Processor

What is computer software?

• Apps apps apps

• Applications written by a software engineer

• A series of 0s and 1s

• Instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks.

What type of device is a mouse?

• Input

• Output

• Storage

• CPU

Which of the following is not an input device?

• Keyboard

• Scanner

• Monitor

• Mouse

All of these are examples of an Input, EXCEPT

• Speakers
• Microphone
• Scanner
• Mouse

What is the main circuit board inside the computer called?

• A. CD-ROM

• B. Video card

• C. ROM

• D. Mother board

Which word below best fits this definition: Information that is sent to a computer, used by a computer, or stored in a computer.

• Input Devices

• Program

• Execute

• Data

Which word below best fits this definition: Information that is sent to a computer, used by a computer, or stored in a computer.

• Variables

• Execute

• World Wide Web

• Sequence

Is the device in this image a computer?

• False

• True