Hardware and Software Basics

What is an example of input device?

• monitor

• printer

• keyboard

• mouse

Name one type of software.

• Word processor

• Web browser

• Spreadsheet program

• Operating system

What is the function of a CPU in a computer?

• To water the plants

• To walk the dog

• To execute instructions, perform calculations, and manage data flow within the computer.

• To brew coffee

Give an example of an output device.

• Monitor

• Scanner

• Keyboard

• Printer

What are the two main categories of software?

• System software and application software

• Hardware and software

• Programming software and development software

• Operating software and utility software

Name a type of hardware used for storage.

• USB stick

• Hard drive

• CD-ROM

• Floppy disk

What is the purpose of an operating system?

• To walk the dog

• To bake cookies

• To paint a picture

• To manage computer hardware and software resources, provide a user interface, and facilitate communication between software and hardware components.

List one example of system software.

• Adobe Photoshop

• Google Chrome

• Operating system

• Microsoft Word

What are the components of a computer system?

• GPU, RAM, keyboard, monitor

• Ethernet cable, modem, router, firewall

• Operating system, software, printer, scanner

• CPU, memory, storage, input devices, output devices, motherboard

Name a popular operating system.

• Windows

• MacOS

• iOS

• Android