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Computers hiding all around you

Computing · Artificial Intelligence · ages 5-7
Name ______________________   Date ____________

  1. Which of these hides a computer inside?

    • A traffic light
    • A rock
    • A plastic flower pot

  2. Which of these has a computer hiding inside?

    • A washing machine
    • A wooden spoon
    • A cardboard shoebox

  3. A phone is the only computer you can find at home.

    Circle one:   True   False

  4. Look at this list: phone, dog, tablet, book, smart speaker. How many of these have a computer inside?

    Answer: ______________

  5. What do a washing machine and a smart speaker have in common?

    • They both follow steps and use information
    • They are both toys for playing
    • They both need to be plugged into a phone

  6. A traffic light changes color all by itself, without following any steps.

    Circle one:   True   False

  7. Which one of these does NOT have a computer inside?

    • A washing machine
    • A wooden block
    • A smart speaker

  8. Sam says a computer must have a screen. Is Sam right?

    • Yes, every computer needs a screen to work
    • No, a computer must have a keyboard instead
    • No, some computers like traffic lights have no screen
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  1. A traffic light · A traffic light follows steps to know when to change color. That is a computer at work.
  2. A washing machine · A washing machine follows steps like fill, wash, and spin. That means it has a computer inside.
  3. False · Tablets, smart speakers, and even washing machines can have computers too.
  4. 3 · The phone, tablet, and smart speaker each follow steps. The dog and book do not.
  5. They both follow steps and use information · Every computer follows steps. It also works with information, no matter what it looks like.
  6. False · A traffic light follows a set of steps. We call these steps a program.
  7. A wooden block · A wooden block just sits there. It does not follow steps or use information like a computer does.
  8. No, some computers like traffic lights have no screen · Many computers have no screen at all. Traffic lights and washing machines are good examples.
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