Computer system basics

What is software?

• any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do
• the video card on the monitor
• the operating system
• the monitor and computer case

What is hardware?

• all the ports and buttons of a computer
• is any part of your computer that has a physical structure.
• is any part of your desktop
• software

A _____ is used to print documents, photos, and anything else that appears on your screen.

• Camera

• Smartphone

• Printer

• e - Reader

An _____________ is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the computer's memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware.

• Banana

• Hardware

• Software

• Operating System

Hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or mouse.

• True
• False

An ATM machine is an example of a computer.

• True
• False

A desktop computer is more portable than a laptop.

• True
• False

What type of operating system do we use on our classroom computers?

• MAX
• MAC
• Microsoft Windows
• PC

Speakers and headphones are input devices.

• True
• False

A _______________ is a type of input device that can record videos and take pictures.

• printer
• webcam
• scanner
• cellphone