ICT 2.1: Computer Basics Vocabulary & IPSO Cycle

What part of a computer is shown in the picture above?

• input

• output

• storage

• processing

Select all items that are input tools.

• printer

• microphone

• computer keyboard

• monitor

Memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed.

• ROM (Read Only Memory)

• Hard Drive

• RAM ( Random Access Memory)

• Disk Drive

Computer software designed to help the user perform singular or multiple related specific tasks.

• Central Processing Unit

• Application Software

• Monitor

• Operating Systems

A device that allows a computer to read and write to a computer disk.

• Hard Drive

• Disk Drive

• Printer

• Soft Drive

A panel of keys that operates a computer or typewriter.

• monitor

• printer

• keyboard

• motherboard

Identify the following computer component as either computer hardware or software: Microsoft Word

• hardware

• software

Which part of the I.P.S.O. cycle (Input, Processing, Storage, or Output) does the following component belong? Speakers

• Input

• Processing

• Storage

• Output

Which part of the I.P.S.O. cycle (Input, Processing, Storage, or Output) does the following component belong?

Hard Drive

• Input

• Processing

• Storage

• Output

A small hand-held device that is dragged across a flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen, typically having buttons that are pressed to control computer functions.

• Web Camera

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• Mouse