Computer Hardware Software/Input/Output

What is the difference between hardware and software?

• Hardware is the physical components of a computer system, while software is the programs and data that run on the hardware.

• Hardware is the programs and data that run on a computer system, while software is the physical components of the system.

• Hardware and software are the same thing.

• Hardware is the software components of a computer system, while software is the physical components that run on the hardware.

Give an example of an input device.

• keyboard

• printer

• monitor

• mouse

What is the purpose of an output device?

• To display or present information from a computer to the user.

• To connect to the internet.

• To store information in a computer.

• To input information into a computer.

What is computer software?

• A physical device that performs calculations and processes information.

• A type of hardware used to store and retrieve data.

• A set of instructions that control the operation of a computer system.

• A collection of programs, data, and instructions that tell a computer how to perform specific tasks or functions.

What is computer hardware?

• The internet connection of a computer

• The operating system of a computer

• Software programs that run on a computer

• Physical components of a computer system

Give an example of an input device used for gaming.

• keyboard

• mouse

• game controller

• headphones

What is the function of a printer as an output device?

• To produce a hard copy of electronic documents or images.

• To scan and convert physical documents into electronic format.

• To store and organize electronic documents or images.

• To connect and transfer data between devices.

Device that allows the user to put data into the computer

• INPUT DEVICES

• OUTPUT DEVICES

• STORAGE DEVICES

• PROCESSING DEVICES

An input device that is used to input pictures, documents, pages of magazines, and other images into the computer.

• MOUSE

• OMR

• SCANNER

• OCR

Most commonly used input device.

• Graphic tablet

• Keyboard

• Track ball

• Joystick