Tech Sort: What’s What in Your Computer?

What type of device is a keyboard, and what is its main function in a computer system?

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System Software – Controls devices

Hardware – Input device

Hardware – Output device

Application Software – Typing

What kind of software is Microsoft Word, and what is it mainly used for?

a

Hardware – External device

Application Software – Web browser

Application Software – Word processing

System Software – Manages files

What is the CPU, and what role does it play in how a computer works?

a

Application Software – Calculator

System Software – Controls apps

Hardware – Processes instructions

Hardware – Stores data long-term

What type of software is Google Chrome, and what is it used for?

a

Application Software – Word processor

System Software – Internet controller

Hardware – Network card

Application Software – Web browser

What is the operating system, and what does it do for your computer?

a

System Software – Manages hardware and s

Application Software – Word processing

Hardware – Control unit

System Software – Antivirus program

What kind of device is a monitor, and what is its role in a digital system?

a

Hardware – Input device

Application Software – Display viewer

Hardware – Output device

System Software – Screen manager

What kind of software is Microsoft Excel, and what is it used for?

a

System Software – File organiser

Application Software – Antivirus

Hardware – Data processor

Application Software – Spreadsheet

What is RAM used for in a computer, and how is it different from long-term storage?

a

Hardware – Long-term storage

System Software – Storage controller

Application Software – File saver

Hardware – Temporary memory