Y7 Hwk Quiz 3: Under the hood

A computer ......

• performs tasks

• Takes in an input, processes it, and outputs the result

• is an electronic device

• is only a computer when it has an operating system

Which sentence best describes the work 'hardware'

• The physical components of a computer

• the programs running on a computer

• the data saved on the computer

• the desk that a computer stands upon

What is the main role of the Storage?

• the software that runs on a computing device

• the set of components that stores programs and data permanently.

• the component that executes program instructions.

• the component that stores the programs and data currently in use.

What is the main role of the main memory?

• the software that runs on a computing device

• the set of components that stores programs and data permanently.

• the component that executes program instructions.

• the component that stores the programs and data currently in use.

What is the main role of the processor?

• the software that runs on a computing device

• the set of components that stores programs and data permanently.

• the component that executes program instructions.

• the component that stores the programs and data currently in use.

What is the main role of Communication components?

• allows for Programs and data are transferred between computing systems

• allows for data to be transmitted out from a system

• allows for data to be received into a system

• Allows for the computer to process graphical data

What is the main role of Input Devices?

• allows for Programs and data are transferred between computing systems

• allows for data to be transmitted out from a system

• allows for data to be received into a system

• Allows for the computer to process graphical data

What is the main role of Output Devices?

• allows for Programs and data are transferred between computing systems

• allows for data to be transmitted out from a system

• allows for data to be received into a system

• Allows for the computer to process graphical data

Fill in the blank. Modern computers recieve ......., process it and produce an output.

• inputs

• input

• an input

which answer best defines the word 'software'

• The components that make up pieces of a computer.

• The programs that run on computers

• The data stored on a computer

• The user of a computer