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Hardware and Software

Authored by Jillian Hudnall

Computers

3rd Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of computer hardware?

Internet Explorer
Google Chrome
Keyboard
Microsoft Word

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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

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