Hardware Software Intro - 9.8

What is your favorite Device to use with technology?

• Smartphone - Cell Phone

• Ipad or Tablet

• PC

  Personal Computer

  or Laptop Computer

• Video Game Device/Console

Name 1 Hardware Device that we have used or will use this year?

What defines hardware in a computer system?

• Any element of a computer that is physical.

• The programs and applications installed on a computer.

• The instructions that tell a computer what to do.

• The operating system of a device.

What is ONE Hardware device you use at home or school?

• CellPhone

• Computer

• Video Game System

• Tablet

Which of the following best describes software?

• The physical components of a computer.

• Anything that tells hardware what to do and how to do it.

• External devices connected to a computer.

• Internal circuits and microchips.

What would happen to a smartphone if its software were removed?

• It would still be able to make calls and send texts.

• It would become a "dead phone" unable to receive instructions or perform functions.

• It would only be able to access the internet.

• It would automatically generate new software.

If you have only software programs without any hardware, what is the outcome?

• The programs can execute themselves without a physical device.

• You have a collection of instructions but nothing to carry them out.

• The software will automatically create the necessary hardware.

• It transforms into a physical device.

What is the essential relationship between hardware and software?

• They are completely independent and can function without each other.

• Software controls hardware, but hardware does not require software.

• Hardware needs software to function, and software needs hardware to execute its directions.

• They are interchangeable terms that refer to the same thing.

If you had the ability to create your very own NEW technology breakthrough!

What technology would it be, and how what would make it AMAZING!?!?