Understanding How Computers Work

What is a computer primarily used for?

• To perform physical tasks

• To create new ideas

• To work with information

• To replace human brains

Which of the following is an example of a computer program in everyday life?

• A wooden chair

• Automatic doors

• A manual door

• A bicycle

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

• To store data

• To display images

• To input instructions

• To provide power

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

• Printer

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• Speaker

What happens when a computer receives an input?

• It immediately outputs the result

• It shuts down

• It stores and processes the information

• It deletes the input

How does a computer appeal to our sense of hearing?

• By vibrating

• By playing sounds

• By displaying images

• By emitting scents

What is the output of a computer?

• The data it stores

• The instructions given to it

• The task it completes

• The power it consumes

Which of the following is an output device?

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• Headphones

• Microphone

What is the function of a tablet in terms of input and output?

• Only input device

• Neither input nor output device

• Only output device

• Both input and output device

Which sense is NOT directly appealed to by computer outputs?

• Touch

• Taste

• Hearing

• Sight