Exploring How Computers Function for Young Learners

What is a computer primarily used for?

• Cooking food

• Writing stories and doing homework

• Driving cars

• Building houses

Which of the following is an example of a computer in everyday household items?

• A refrigerator

• A traffic light

• A washing machine

• A microwave

What do computers need from humans to complete tasks?

• Electricity

• Food

• Instructions

• Money

What is the term for the result when a computer completes a task?

• Storage

• Input

• Output

• Process

What is the role of a controller in a video game system?

• To store data

• To input instructions

• To display images

• To output sound

What happens when a computer receives an input?

• It stores and processes the information

• It outputs immediately

• It shuts down

• It deletes the information

Which device is used to input information into a desktop computer?

• Speakers

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Printer

What sense does a computer appeal to when it plays music through headphones?

• Hearing

• Touch

• Sight

• Taste

Which of the following is an output device?

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• Headphones

• Microphone

Which device can be both an input and an output device?

• Monitor

• Tablet

• Keyboard

• Mouse