Whats a Computer The Basics A computer is

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

The Basics Examples HARDWARE • Mouse, Printer, Monitor, Keyboard SOFTWARE • Facebook, Email, You. Tube, 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, Email, Facebook, You. Tube • 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