Input vs Output
This device allows you to type information into a computer.
Keyboard
This part is known as the “brain” of the computer.
CPU / Processor
Physical parts of a computer are called what?
Hardware
You record your voice using a microphone. What category is the microphone?
input
Is a touchscreen hardware or software?
Hardware
This device displays images and videos.
Monitor
This saves files even when the computer is turned off.
Hard Drive / SSD
Google Docs is hardware or software?
Software
You hear music from speakers. What category are speakers?
output
Is a touchscreen input, output, or both?
both
Is a microphone input or output?
Input
RAM is used for storage or processing?
Processing
The monitor is hardware or software?
Hardware
You save a project to Google Drive. What category is that?
storage
If a computer has no storage, what happens?
It cannot save files.
Is a printer input or output?
Output
A flash drive is an example of what category?
Storage
Is the operating system hardware or software?
Software
You click the mouse and the computer opens an app. What category is doing the thinking?
Processing
If a computer has no input devices, what happens?
You cannot give it commands.
Name one device that can be BOTH input and output.
Touchscreen
What happens if a computer has storage but no processing?
It cannot run programs or think/complete tasks.
Can a computer run without software? Why or why not?
No, because software gives the hardware instructions.
A student edits a video and saves it to a flash drive. Name TWO categories being used.
Processing and Storage
Why does a computer need input, processing, storage, AND output?
They work together to complete tasks.