CAT - Gr 10 - Hardware & Software

Physical parts of a computer...such as the keyboard and monitor.

• software
• hardware

The CPU is called the _______________ of the computer.

• arm
• mother
• brains
• leg

Programs that give instruction to the computer.

• keyboard
• mother board
• hardware
• software

What does the hard drive do?

• Stores information temporarily 
• Gives Instructions
• Stores information permanently 
• Drives through the computer

Which of the following is an Output device?

• Printer
• Mouse
• Microphone
• Keyboard

What does RAM stand for?

• Random Accurate Maps
• Really Awesome Memory
• Read Only Memory
• Random Access Memory

What is the most important piece of software on a computer?

• Operating System
• Programs
• Applications
• Hardware

Which of the following is systems software?

• Spreadsheet
• Word Processor
• Video Editing
• Disk Defragmentation

Which of the following is volatile memory?

• ROM
• RAM
• Solid State Drive
• Hard Disk Drive

What is the name for the circuit board which all the main components of the computer are connected to?

• Video Card
• Central Processing Unit
• Motherboard
• Network Interface