Hardware

The three steps in the information processing cycle are...

• input, processing, output

• data capturing, information gathering, summarising

• communication, data capturing, output

• output storage, data capturing

What does the following sentence fall under: The computer receives instructions - what to do and what data to work on

• output

• processing

• input

• communication

Which category does the following action fall under?: The computer works on the data - e.g. calculating, sorting, searching. etc.

• input

• processing

• communications

• storage

When computers link to one another in a network to "communicate" so they can provide input and output to the computer.

• Storage

• Input

• Processing

• Communication

A permanent record of your work is kept here. It receives output and can provide input to the computer. It is also internal or portable.

• Storage

• RAM

• Clipboard

• Disc

The resolution (image quality) of a monitor is measured in...

• centimeters

• millimetres

• kilometres

• pixels

A special circuit board which slots into the motherboard to improve image quality.

• Motherboard

• Graphics card

• Chip

• Image processor

The time it takes to change a pixel from one colour to another and it is measured in milliseconds. For gamers, this is important.

• Refresh rate

• Start up

• Response time

• Loading speed

A printer produces...

• Hardcopies

• Softcopies

• Paper

• Work

This printer sprays microscopic dots of ink onto the paper and is cheap to buy. It uses ink cartridges and can produce photographs but is slower than a laser printer.

• 3D printer

• Inkjet printer

• Laser printer

• Dot-matrix pritner