Understanding Computers(V): Hardware and Software

What is Jerome Holman's role at Xbox?

• Software Developer

• Hardware Engineer

• Game Tester

• Program Manager

What is the primary role of software in a computing device?

• To run computer programs or code

• To enhance the device's physical appearance

• To manage the device's battery life

• To perform mathematical calculations

What does the CPU use to perform specific tasks?

• High-level programming languages

• Simple commands in binary form

• A constant power supply

• External devices like a mouse or keyboard

How does the CPU know which circuits to use?

• Based on the user's choice

• Through a random selection process

• By receiving specific binary commands

• Using a manual switch

Why don't programmers write software in binary code today?

• Because it's too efficient

• Because it's too time-consuming

• Because it's not supported by modern computers

• Because it requires special hardware

What allows you to type commands in a language similar to English?

• The operating system

• High-level programming languages

• Binary code

• The CPU's architecture

What is the main function of an operating system?

• To create software

• To manage how software uses the computer's hardware

• To play video games

• To design computer hardware

What does learning to code empower you to do?

• To fix hardware issues

• To become a professional gamer

• To build your own gaming console

• To solve problems and create software solutions

1. Input: Information is entered into the computer through ​ (a)   devices ​ (b)   , mice, touchscreens, and ​ (c)   This data can be in the form of text, numbers, images, ​ (d)  

• such as keyboards
• microphones.
• input
• or sound.

Input: Information is entered into the computer through input devices such as keyboards, mice, touchscreens, and _________________ .