Hardware and Software

Question 1

What are the physical parts of a computer that we can touch and see called?

Answer 1

Hardware

Examples include the mouse, monitor, keyboard, printer, and internal components.

Question 2

What do we refer to as the instructions that tell the computer what to do?

Answer 2

Software

These instructions are also known as programs.

Question 3

What is the common short form for ‘application’ that describes specific programs?

Answer 3

App

Originally used for programs on smartphones and tablets.

Question 4

What makes a computer a multi-purpose tool?

Answer 4

The ability to run different types of programs

Examples include games, word processors, and graphics programs.

Question 5

What are some examples of tasks a computer can perform using the same hardware?

Answer 5

• Load a game program
• Use a music player
• Type out a document
• Create a picture

These tasks can be performed using the same hardware.

Question 6

What is the cycle known as that describes how all computers operate?

Answer 6

Information processing cycle

This cycle is fundamental to how hardware and software interact.

Question 7

What can smartphones do beyond making phone calls?

Answer 7

Enable various functionalities similar to a computer

Smartphones can run apps that allow for web browsing, gaming, and productivity tasks.

Question 8

True or False: A smartphone can be regarded as a computer.

Answer 8

True

Smartphones have capabilities that align with those of traditional computers.