How Computers Work: Hardware & Software

Which computer parts are hardware?

• Circuits

• Chips

• Wires

• Speakers

• Plugs

Software, or computer programs, are ________ running on the machine.

• Hardware

• Code

• Applications

• Cords

Which would NOT be an example of software?

• Games

• Maps

• Apps

• Circuits

• Websites

This is the master chip that controls all the other parts of the computer.

• CPU

• Circuit board

• Bits

• Megapixels

Binary is one way to write software code. Others are:

• Python

• Ruby

• Tarantula

• Blockly

Software tells the _____ what to do.

• User

• Printer

• Application

• CPU

What does an Operating System control?

• Other software on the computer

• Which websites you visit

• Photo editing

• Household appliances