Computer Hardware & Software Review

The physical components of a computer, usually contained within the computer's main case or tower.

• Hard Drive

• Hardware

• Software

• Graphics Card

A set of instructions written in computer code that tells your device's hardware what to do, the computer's "programs".

• Input Device

• Operating System OS

• Software

• RAM

A board with electrical circuits printed on it that holds many components essential for a computer functions, like the CPU and Graphics Card.

• Motherboard

• Graphics Card

• CPU

• Software

Which of the following devices IS NOT an Input Device?

• Microphone

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Headphones

Which of the following devices IS NOT an Output Device?

• USB Flash Drive

• Microphone

• Printer

• Ear Buds

The hardware component of a computer where it stores data for long-term use.

• CPU

• Output Devices

• Hard Drive

• Internet

Short for Random Access Memory, a type of computer memory used for short-term data storage.

• Operating System OS

• CPU

• RAM

• Software

Short for Central Processing Unit, a chip that functions as the brains of the computer.

• CPU

• Operating System OS

• RAM

• Hardware

A network that connects millions of computers around the world.

• Motherboard

• Google Chrome

• Internet

• Software

Choose the best examples of Computer Hardware:

• Printer, Ear Buds, Minecraft

• Keyboard, Windows, RAM

• Google Chrome, Hard Drive, RAM

• Monitor, Hard Drive, CPU