Understanding Computer Components

Understanding Computer Components

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers

5th - 8th Grade

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Created by

Liam Anderson

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This video tutorial introduces the three main components of a computer: hardware, software, and brainware. Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer, software includes the programs and applications, and brainware represents the users who operate the computer. The video explains how these components are interdependent and essential for a computer to function effectively. It also briefly touches on the types of hardware and software, with a promise to explore these in more detail in future videos.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three main components necessary for a computer to function?

Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse

Input, Output, and Processing

Hardware, Software, and Brainware

CPU, RAM, and Storage

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of hardware?

Photoshop

Monitor

Google Chrome

Microsoft Office

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which component is described as 'hard' and 'visible'?

Hardware

Software

Brainware

Firmware

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of software in a computer?

To provide physical structure

To execute and manage tasks

To connect to the internet

To store data

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a type of software?

Operating system

Input software

Application software

System software

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of system software?

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Windows

Google Chrome

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'brainware' refer to in computing?

The users of the computer

The network connections

The software applications

The central processing unit

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