Identify one example of hardware.

Identify one example of software.

Which of the following best describes the difference between hardware and software?

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

• Hardware refers to the programs and applications, while software refers to the physical components.

• Hardware and software are both physical components of a computer.

• Software is the physical components of a computer, while hardware is the programs and applications.

Define the term user input.

Define below what we mean by the term “user interface”.

• A user interface is the space where interactions between humans and machines occur.

• A user interface is a type of software that manages hardware resources.

• A user interface is a network protocol for data exchange.

• A user interface is a programming language used for web development.

How would the user input commands into the text-based interface?

• By using a mouse to click on icons

• By typing commands using a keyboard

• By speaking commands into a microphone

• By using a touchscreen to select options

Find an example of a menu-based interface. Insert an image in the space below.

In a menu-based interface, how would the user input commands?

• By typing commands directly into a command line

• By selecting options from a list of menu items

• By using voice commands

• By writing commands on a touch screen

Identify the most appropriate interface for performing technical tasks like network administration in a school.

• Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• Command Line Interface (CLI)

• Voice User Interface (VUI)

• Natural Language Interface (NLI)

What is a user interface?

• A type of software

• A way for users to interact with computers

• A programming language

• A hardware device