Inside the Computer
What is the main circuit board of a computer called?
Motherboard
Is a keyboard an input or output device?
Input
What do we call the physical parts of a computer that you can touch?
Hardware
What is an operating system?
Software that manages the computer and allows users to interact with it
I am the brain of the computer. What am I?
CPU
What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing Unit
Is a speaker an input or output device?
Output
What is the name for the set of instructions that tells computer hardware what to do?
Software
Name one operating system made by Microsoft.
Window
I connect all the computer's internal parts. What am I?
Motherboard
What is the CPU known as because it processes instructions?
The brain of the computer
Name three input devices from this list: microphone, monitor, webcam, speaker, keyboard, mouse, projector.
Microphone, webcam, keyboard, and mouse
Is a computer mouse hardware or software?
Hardware
Which operating system is commonly found on Apple Mac computers?
macOS
I store information temporarily while programs are running. What am I?
RAM
What is the primary memory that temporarily stores data currently being used by the processor?
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Is a webcam an input or output device?
Input
Is Microsoft Word hardware or software?
Software
Name two operating systems from this list: Windows, Google, Linux, macOS, Android, Spooky Season.
Any two: Windows, Linux, macOS, Android
I help cool down the processor by removing heat. What am I?
Heatsink
What component removes heat to keep the CPU at a safe temperature?
Heatsink
A touchscreen lets you touch the screen and see information. Is it input, output, or both?
Both
A computer has a keyboard, monitor, and operating system. Which one is software?
The operating system
Is Android an operating system?
Yes
I am a device that connects to a computer, such as a webcam, printer, or external keyboard. What am I?
Peripheral