Understanding Hardware and Software

What is an input device?

• A device that stores data permanently.

• A software program that processes input.

• A component that displays output from a computer.

• An input device is a hardware component used to input data into a computer.

Which of the following is an input device: keyboard, monitor, printer?

• scanner

• speaker

• webcam

• keyboard

What is the difference between hardware and software?

• Hardware is the software that runs on a computer.

• Hardware is the physical part of a computer; software is the programs that run on it.

• Hardware and software are the same thing.

• Software refers to the physical components of a computer.

Can you name a type of software?

• Graphics editor

• Word processor

• Database

• Spreadsheet

What does a mouse do?

• A mouse flies to find food.

• A mouse builds nests in trees.

• A mouse swims in the ocean.

• A mouse explores, forages for food, and interacts with its environment.

Is a hard drive hardware or software?

• application software

• operating system

• firmware

• hardware

What type of software helps you write documents?

• Presentation software

• Database management system

• Spreadsheet software

• Word processor

What is the main function of a keyboard?

• The main function of a keyboard is to input data and commands into a computer.

• To store data permanently.

• To display images on the screen.

• To connect to the internet.

Name one example of hardware in a computer.

• Software Application

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Operating System (OS)

What type of software do we use to play games?

• Operating system

• Game software

• Antivirus software

• Web browser