Computer Basics - Part 1

Software

100

Set of instructions for hardware.

What is software?

200

This type of software allows you to type letters, reports, and essays.

What is Word Processing? What is Microsoft Word? What is Google Docs?

300

Most popular operating system used by PC.

What is Windows?

400

Name of a popular Microsoft Presentation application software.

What is PowerPoint?

Hardware

100

The physical parts of the computer. Parts you can see and touch. Ex) Keyboard, mouse, monitor.

What is hardware?

200

Displays text and images entered into the computer.

What is a monitor?

300

Device used to guide the cursor on the computer.

What is a mouse?

400

An input device that controls the movement of the cursor on the screen by pressing a finger against the pad (found on the netbooks/laptops).

What is the touchpad?

Computer Functions

100

An electronic device that receives data, processes it, stores it, and gives an output.

What is a computer?

200

Input, process, output, and storage.

What are the four functions of a computer?

300

Information that is entered into the computer. Ex) Typing a sentence

What is Input?

400

text, sound or graphics

What is data?