What is Hardware?
Computer hardware refers to all the different parts of a computer
that you can physically touch.
and
Like mouse
monitor.
the keyboard,
What is Hardware?
It can also include other parts.
portable devices scanners.
likeprinters
memory
The computer and
sticks
tower and hard drives,
or case,
What is Hardware?
Anything that you can touch on, or plug in to a computer is
classed as hardware.
So what is
software?
What is Software?
Computer software is a set of instructions given to the computer
so it can do specific things. You can’t touch software.
programs,
andgames,
Like apps.
What is Software?
Anything you do on a computer is run by software.
Ready for a quiz?
Hardware and Software Quiz
On each of the remaining slides is a picture of
hardware or software. Can you determine which
it is?
Start Quiz!
Hardware and Software Quiz
A computer tower or case
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A computer program
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A computer game
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A monitor
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A printer
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A portable hard drive
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Apps
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A scanner
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What about these? Remember hardware you can
touch and software you can’t!
Word processing
Computer speakers Portable Disc Drive
program
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Headphones Music Program Online typing game
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Well done!
Now you’re a hardware and software whiz!