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| Question | Answer |
| Hardware and Software | Are the two different elements that a computer needs to work |
| Hardware | All the physical part wich make up a computer.Have two types of hardware: internal and external |
| Internal hardware | Internal hardware includes the central procecing CPU which does most of the data processing and the hard disk drive where the computer stores its data |
| External hardware | When we use a computer we us different types of external hardware which is connected to the computer using cables. |
| A monitor or screen | Displays the information |
| Keyboard | We input data with it. |
| A mouse or a touchpad | This move the cursor and click on images or texts.Touchpads are found on portable computers called laptops. |
| Speakers | Let us listen to sound in music. |
| Printer | Allows us to transfer information from a computer to a paper. |
| Scanner | We use to transfer information from a paper to the computer. |
| Multifuntion printer | Is a combination of a printer,a photocopier and a scanner. |
| Memory sticks | Let us download and store data from a computer |
| Router | We use to connect to internet. |
| Software | Refers to all the program wich a computer uses to funtion. |
| Operating systems | Such as Microsoft Windows or Apple Mac OS allow peripheral hardware to funtion with the computer. |
| Programs | Allows us to create and print documents or view photos |
| Apps | Are also software programs wich do particular tasks. |
| Malware | Is a software design to harm other computers and includes viruses.Computers should have security software installed such as an antivirus program and firewall wich protect computer from unsecure networks. |
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