Hardware
This is the physical part of a computer. You can touch it.
What is hardware?
These are the programs a computer uses.
What is software?
This is the smallest unit of information.
What is a bit?
These are devices like keyboard and mouse.
What are peripherals?
This component is known as the “brain” of the computer. It processes instructions and controls everything the computer does.
What is the CPU?
This type of software manages the computer and allows interaction.
What is the operating system?
This unit is made of 8 bits.
What is a byte?
This device is used to see images and information.
What is the monitor (screen)?
These elements are external devices connected to a computer. They allow us to interact with the computer.
What are peripherals?
This software starts the computer when it is turned on.
What is the BIOS?
This memory is fast but temporary.
What is RAM?
This component processes instructions.
What is the CPU?
These devices allow users to input information into a computer.
What are input devices?
Give one example of an operating system.
What is Windows / Linux / macOS?
This memory is permanent. It stores essential programs that help the computer start. It cannot be changed easily.
What is ROM?
Name one input device.
What is a keyboard / mouse / microphone?
This type of device shows information to the user.
What is an output device?
This the main software of the computer, and what we see when we start our computer system
What is the operating system?
This memory loses data when the computer turns off.
What is RAM?
Name one output device.
What is a monitor / printer / speaker?