Parts of a Computer - 4, 5 & 6

Define Hardware.

• Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer or device, such as the monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

• Hardware refers to the software programs installed on a computer.

• Hardware is the process of connecting to the internet.

• Hardware is a type of computer virus.

List 3 hardware examples.

Define Software.

• Software refers to the programs and operating information used by a computer.

• Software is the physical components of a computer system.

• Software is the soft parts of a computer you can touch.

• Software refers to the electrical power supply of a computer.

List 3 software examples.

Define peripheral devices.

• Peripheral devices are external devices connected to a computer to add functionality.

• Peripheral devices are the main processing units inside a computer.

• Peripheral devices are software programs that run on a computer.

• Peripheral devices are types of computer viruses.

List 3 peripheral devices.

Define storage peripheral.

• A storage peripheral is a device used to store data.

• A storage peripheral is a device used to display images.

• A storage peripheral is a device used to input data.

• A storage peripheral is a device used to print documents.

List 3 storage devices.

Define input peripheral.

• An input peripheral is a device used to provide data and control signals to a computer.

• An input peripheral is a device that displays output from a computer.

• An input peripheral is a device that stores data permanently.

• An input peripheral is a device that supplies power to a computer.

List 3 input devices.