Hardware and Software

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Which of the following is an example of computer hardware? Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Keyboard, Microsoft Word

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Keyboard

Front

What happens when you move the mouse?

Back

The hardware sends a signal to the software to move the cursor on the screen.

Front

What happens when you click on an icon on the desktop?

Back

The software sends a signal to the hardware to open the corresponding program.

Front

Your teacher takes the class to the library for a day of research. Your class has access to the non-fiction section of books, computers for digital research and note taking, along with access to the printers. Which of the following is an example of hardware and software working together?

Back

You log into your Google Classroom and find the note taking document. While researching, you type your notes. At the end of class you print your notes so you have a paper copy and an electronic copy.

Front

What happens when you press a letter key on the keyboard?

Back

The hardware sends a signal to the software to display the corresponding letter on the screen.

Front

What is the role of computer software?

Back

To run software programs.

Front

What happens when you save a file?

Back

The software sends a signal to the hardware to store the file on the hard drive.

Front

Which of the following is an example of computer software? Operating System, Motherboard, Monitor, Mouse

Back

Operating System

Front

What happens when you close a program?

Back

The software sends a signal to the hardware to close the program

Front

How do hardware and software work together to form a computer system?

Back

Hardware and software work together to form a computer system and they need each other for the computer to work effectively.