YEAR 7 IT Quiz

Define Computer hardware

• the collection of physical parts of a computer system. 
• the color of the computer 
• how the computer looks 

A computer memory that acts as the main storage available to user for programs and data

• RAM
• URL
• ROM
• flash drive

A device that can be slotted into a computer to allow the use of audio components for multimedia applications.

• Speakers
• Video Card
• Sound Card
• Mouse

Is a data storage device that uses magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information using one or more rigid rapidly rotating disks (platters) coated with magnetic material.

• RAM
• Hard Disk
• DVD
• ROM

Is the electronic circuitry within a computer that carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logical, control and input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions.

• USB
• ROM
• CPU
• UPS

What are the programs that run on a computer system called? 

• Algorithms
• Code
• Software
• Languages

Which type of backing storage might be used for a full system backup 

• USB Flash drive
• DVD
• Floppy Disk
• Removable Hard Drive

Secondary storage devices can be grouped into three categories - what are they?

• Magnetic, Flash and Optical

• Magnetic, Optical and Solid State

• Solid State, Flash and Hard Drives

• Hard Drives, CDs and USBs

Solid state hard drives are more suitable than magnetic hard drives for portable devices.

• True
• False

It is a disadvantage of using a hard disk as storage.

• Huge capacity, offers up to several terabytes per device.
• Not as portable as other technologies.