Question

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flocabulary
types of computers
read each question and circle the correct answer.

1. where does the computer receive information from?

a. the user
c. the sun
b. a tree

1. which part of the computer can we touch?

a. software
c. silverware
b. hardware

1. what do we use to type letters?

a. the power button
c. the keyboard
b. the speakers

1. what do we use to click on things on the screen?

a. the wires
c. the camera
b. the mouse

1. true or false: software gives computers instructions on what to do.

a. true
b. false

1. which type of computer is small enough to fit in a pocket?

a. desktop
c. smartphone
b. laptop

Explanation:

1. Computers receive information from the user (e.g., through input devices like keyboards, mice). Trees and the sun don't provide input to a computer in a typical sense.
2. Hardware are the physical components of a computer (e.g., monitor, keyboard, CPU) that can be touched. Software is a set of instructions (intangible), and silverware has no relation to computer parts.
3. The keyboard is specifically designed for typing letters. The power button turns the computer on/off, and speakers are for audio output.
4. The mouse is used to click on things on the screen. Wires are for connectivity (not for clicking), and a camera is for taking pictures/recordings.
5. Software (e.g., operating systems, applications) gives computers instructions on tasks (e.g., how to display a web page, how to calculate a sum in a spreadsheet).
6. A smartphone is small enough to fit in a pocket. A desktop is large (tower + monitor), and a laptop, while portable, is generally larger than a pocket - sized device.

Answer:

1. A. The user
2. B. Hardware
3. C. The keyboard
4. B. The mouse
5. A. True
6. C. Smartphone