Computer Basics: What Is a Computer?

What is a computer?

• A type of animal found in the jungle

• An electronic device that manipulates information or data

• A musical instrument

• A machine that cooks food

How does a computer see data?

• As shapes and colors

• As ones and zeros

• As sounds and images

• As letters and numbers

What is hardware in a computer?

• Any set of instructions

• Any physical part of the computer

• The screen of the computer

• The software that runs the computer

What is software in a computer?

• The keyboard of the computer

• Any set of instructions

• Any physical part of the computer

• The mouse of the computer

What is the most common type of personal computer operating system?

• Mac OS

• Chrome OS

• Windows

• iOS

What type of computer sends information to other computers on a network?

• Smartphone

• Laptop

• Server

• Desktop computer

What do web servers deliver to your computer when you use the internet?

• Movies

• Games

• Web pages

• Photos

What do servers in offices mainly do?

• Edit photos

• Browse the internet

• Store and share files

• Play music