Which of the following is an example of computer hardware?

• Internet Explorer
• Google Chrome
• Keyboard
• Microsoft Word

What happens when you move the mouse?

• The hardware sends a signal to the software to store the cursor position in memory
• The software sends a signal to the hardware to move the cursor on the screen
• The software sends a signal to the hardware to store the cursor position in memory
• The hardware sends a signal to the software to move the cursor on the screen

What happens when you click on an icon on the desktop?

• The hardware sends a signal to the software to display the corresponding program on the screen
• The hardware sends a signal to the software to open the corresponding program
• The software sends a signal to the hardware to open the corresponding program
• The software sends a signal to the hardware to display the corresponding program on the screen

Your teacher takes the class to the library for a day of research. Your class has access to the non-fiction section of books, computers for digital research and note taking, along with access to the printers. Which of the following is an example of hardware and software working together?

• 1. Software is the set of instructions that allow the user to complete a task. 

• 1. The librarian is working with another class on a Simple Machines Makerspace activity.

• 1. The keyboard and mouse are examples of external hardware that are also input devices.

• 1. You log into your Google Classroom and find the note taking document. While researching, you type your notes. At the end of class you print your notes so you have a paper copy and an electronic copy.

What happens when you press a letter key on the keyboard?

• The hardware sends a signal to the software to display the corresponding letter on the screen
• The hardware sends a signal to the software to store the corresponding letter in memory
• The software sends a signal to the hardware to display the corresponding letter on the screen
• The software sends a signal to the hardware to store the corresponding letter in memory

What is the role of computer software?

• To run software programs
• To process and store data
• To provide internet connectivity
• To display images on the screen

What happens when you save a file?

• The hardware sends a signal to the software to store the file on the hard drive
• The software sends a signal to the hardware to display the file on the screen
• The hardware sends a signal to the software to display the file on the screen
• The software sends a signal to the hardware to store the file on the hard drive

Which of the following is an example of computer software?

• Operating System
• Motherboard
• Monitor
• Mouse

What happens when you close a program?

• The hardware sends a signal to the software to shut down the computer
• The software sends a signal to the hardware to close the program
• The hardware sends a signal to the software to close the program
• The software sends a signal to the hardware to shut down the computer

How do hardware and software work together to form a computer system?

• 1. Software works alone to control a computer system.

• 1. Hardware works alone to control a computer system.

• 1. Hardware and software work together to form a computer system and they need each other for the computer to work effectively.

• 1. Hardware and software work together to form a computer system, but they do not need each other for the computer to work effectively