WorksheetsBasic Computing
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which of the following is the definition of hardware?
Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do. It is what guides the hardware and tells it how to accomplish each task.
Any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the computer monitor or keyboard.
An electronic device that manipulates information, or "data."
Which of the following is the definition of software?
Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do. It is what guides the hardware and tells it how to accomplish each task. Some examples of software are web browsers, games, and word processors such as Microsoft Word.
Any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the computer monitor or keyboard.
Name the three main operating systems.
(a)
What is the purpose of an operating system?
What is an application?
Which of the following are applications?
Web Browser
Personal Finance
Media Players
CPU
USB Ports
How is a web app different from a desktop application?
Which of the following is not a part of a desktop computer?
Computer Case
Sandwich Maker
Blender
Keyboard
Name two types of mouse alternatives.
Find out what types of drives are on your computer (e.g, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM)
What is a peripheral device?
What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of a tablet computer?
Smartphones can have virtual keyboards or physical keyboards. What are some advantages and disadvantages for each one?
What is a mobile device?
Is internet access an important feature of smartphone? Why?
