HARDWARE BASICS
What do we call the physical parts of a computer?
Hardware
What input device is used to type text and commands?
Keyboard
What device stores files inside a computer?
Hard drive
What do we call the programs that tell hardware what to do?
Software
What are devices that send data INTO the computer called?
Input devices
What input device points, clicks, and selects?
Mouse
What small, portable storage device plugs into a USB port?
USB drive
What software manages the whole computer?
Operating system
What are devices that show or produce results called?
Output devices
What output device displays pictures and video?
Monitor
What storage device is commonly used in cameras and phones?
SD card
What software lets hardware work with the operating system?
Device drivers
What are devices that save data for later use called?
Storage devices
What output device shows the screen on a wall?
Projector
What disc-based storage device is used for CDs and DVDs?
CD/DVD
What type of software is a word processor or web browser?
Application software
True or false: if you can drop it on your foot, it's hardware. Why?
True — hardware is anything physical you can see and touch
Name one input device AND one output device used to work with sound.
Microphone (input) and Speakers (output)
Why do we need storage devices?
To save data so it can be used later
Give two examples of software used for fun and entertainment.
Games, music apps, video apps, or messaging apps (any two)