Understanding Computers

The video introduces computers as machines that follow instructions, known as programs, to perform tasks. It explains the role of apps, the CPU, and memory in computers. The video also covers input and output devices like keyboards, mice, and screens, and highlights the diverse applications of computers in everyday life, from communication to space exploration.

What is the primary function of a computer?

• To follow instructions

• To entertain us

• To connect to the internet

• To store data

What do we call the instructions given to a computer?

• Scripts

• Codes

• Programs

• Commands

What is an app?

• A type of memory

• A hardware component

• A program with a specific job

• A type of computer

What is the CPU often compared to?

• The eyes of the computer

• The heart of the computer

• The brain of the computer

• The hands of the computer

What does a computer use to remember which step it's on?

• Its CPU

• Its keyboard

• Its memory

• Its screen

Which device is used to input letters and numbers into a computer?

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• Printer

• Screen

What is the function of a computer screen?

• To process data

• To input data

• To store data

• To display results

Which device provides sound output from a computer?

• Speakers

• Keyboard

• Printer

• Mouse

How do computers help in communication?

• By connecting people worldwide

• By displaying images

• By processing information

• By storing data

In which field do computers assist in launching astronauts?

• Space exploration

• Education

• Agriculture

• Medicine