What’s a Computer?. The Basics A computer is a machine that manipulates data based on a list of instructions called a program.

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What’s a Computer?

The Basics A computer is a machine that manipulates data based on a list of instructions called a program.

The Basics A “Program” is a set of Instructions that the computer executes by a central processing unit (CPU).

The Basics HARDWARE Programs that tell the Computers what to do. Computers have Two Main Parts Physical Part of a Computer. (Parts you can See and probably Touch) SOFTWARE

The Basics Examples HARDWARE Mouse, Printer, Monitor, Keyboard SOFTWARE Facebook, , YouTube, Word

The Basics Computer programs are written in “Programming Languages.” They are set of instructions.

Computer Programming Languages Computer Programs are written in Programming Languages – Such as C, C++, Java, Python, SQL etc.

Recap: The Basics What is a Computer? What is an example of a Computer Hardware? What is an example of a Computer Software? What is a Computer Program? What is an example of a Computer Language?

Recap: The Basics (Answers) What is a Computer? A computer is a machine that manipulates data based on a list of instructions called a program. What is an example of a Computer Hardware? Mouse, Printer, Monitor, Keyboard What is an example of a Computer Software? Word, , Facebook, YouTube What is a Computer Program? A set of instructions written in a Computer Language. What is an example of a Computer Language? C, C++, Java, Python, SQL