HARDWARE
Which one is hardware?
A. Microsoft Word
B. Keyboard
C. Windows
D. Chrome
B. Keyboard
Which one is software?
A. Mouse
B. Monitor
C. Microsoft Word
D. Keyboard
C. Microsoft Word
What does OS stand for?
Operating System
Which software would you use to write a school report?
A. Excel
B. Word
C. PowerPoint
D. Chrome
B. Word
I have keys and you use me to enter letters and numbers into a computer.
Who am I?
Keyboard
What is hardware?
The physical parts of a computer that we can touch.
What is software?
Programs and instructions that tell a computer what to do.
Which one is an operating system?
A. Word
B. Excel
C. Windows
D. PowerPoint
C. Windows
Which software is mainly used for calculations and spreadsheets?
Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
I manage the computer and allow applications to run. Windows is an example of me.
Who am I?
Operating System
Which hardware component is used to display information to the user?
Monitor/Screen
Is Microsoft Word hardware or software?
Software
Name two operating systems.
Any two of: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromeOS.
Which software would you use to create a presentation?
Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides
You use me to create slides for a presentation.
Who am I?
PowerPoint
Which component temporarily stores data and programs that the computer is currently using?
RAM
Why does a computer need software?
Software provides instructions that allow the hardware to perform tasks. Or any close answer.
What is the main job of an operating system?
To manage the computer's hardware and software and provide an interface for the user. Or any close answer
Match each software with its main purpose:
Word | Excel | PowerPoint | Chrome
Word → Documents
Excel → Calculations/Data
PowerPoint → Presentations
Chrome → Web browsing
I help you browse websites and search for information online. Chrome is an example of me.
Who am I?
Web Browser
A student wants to type an assignment, see it on the screen, and save it. Name three hardware components they might use.
Keyboard, monitor, and SSD/storage Device.
A keyboard is connected to a computer, but there is no software running. Why can't the keyboard alone create a document?
Hardware needs software to provide instructions and allow the user to perform tasks. Or any close answer.
A student opens Microsoft Word on a Windows computer. What role does Windows play?
Windows is the operating system that manages the computer and allows applications such as Word to run.
You need to research a topic, calculate your results, write a report, and present your findings.
Which four applications could you use?
🌐 Chrome → Research
📊 Excel → Calculations
📄 Word → Report
🎤 PowerPoint → Presentation
I am not something you can touch. I contain programs and instructions that tell the computer's hardware what to do.
Who am I?
Software