Understanding Computers

The video introduces computers as machines that follow instructions, known as programs. It explains the role of the CPU and memory in processing these instructions. The video also covers input and output devices like keyboards, mice, and screens, and highlights the diverse applications of computers, from playing games to designing structures and exploring space.

Which of the following devices is NOT typically used to watch videos?

• Tablet

• Smartphone

• Television

• Microwave

What is a simple way to describe a computer?

• A gadget for playing music

• A tool for drawing

• A device that can follow instructions

• A machine that can cook food

What do we call the instructions given to a computer?

• Maps

• Songs

• Programs

• Recipes

What is an app?

• A musical instrument

• A kind of book

• A program with a specific job

• A type of food

What is the CPU often compared to in a computer?

• The stomach

• The lungs

• The brain

• The heart

Where is a computer's memory usually stored?

• In a box

• In a drawer

• In electrical circuits called chips

• In a book

Which part of a computer is used to input letters and numbers?

• Printer

• Mouse

• Screen

• Keyboard

What is the function of a computer mouse?

• To input sound

• To print documents

• To display images

• To move a pointer and give instructions

How does a screen help us when using a computer?

• It prints documents

• It plays music

• It shows the results of programs

• It stores data

What is one of the many things computers help us do?

• Cook meals

• Design and build structures

• Grow plants

• Paint walls