Computer Basics

What is an example of hardware?

• Google Chrome

• Mouse

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Internet

A computer has the ability to store, retrieve, and ______________data.

• adjust

• input

• process

• edit

What is an example of software?

• Motherboard

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Computer Case

• Keyboard

Which of the following is true?

Group of answer choices

• Hardware tells software what to do

• Software and hardware both tell each other what to do.

• Software tells hardware what to do

What allows your computer to read CDs or DVDs?

• USB

• Optical Disc Drive

• Audio In

• Audio Out

What is NOT an example of a peripheral?

• Web Cameras

• Game Controllers

• Mouse

• Mobile Phone

What is the short term memory in a computer?

• motherboard

• RAM

• hard drive

• soft drive

True or false? A calculator is another type of computer.

• True

• False