KS3_Computer Systems [Hardware Components]

What component processes instructions?

• Motherboard

• CPU (Processor)

• Hard drive

• RAM

This is...

• GPU

• RAM

• CPU

• Motherboard

What does this component do?

• Processes instructions

• Connects components together

• Holds data and programs, even when the computer is turned off

• Specialises in processing 3D graphics

Match the following

• Mouse

• Executes Instructions

• Processor

• Input Device

• Speaker

• Volatile Memory

• RAM

• Persistent Storage

• Hard disk drive

• Output Device

The CPU, or Central Processing Unit, is the "​ (a)   " of the computer. It carries out ​ (b)   and performs calculations, making it the primary component responsible for ​ (c)   tasks in a computer system.

• brain
• instructions
• executing
• operations
• hub

In computing, an input device is any device that allows users to ​ (a)   data or ​ (b)   to a computer. Examples include ​ (c)   , mice, touchscreens, scanners, and ​ (d)   .

• provide
• commands
• keyboards
• microphones
• monitor
• monitors
• speakers

Label the components correctly.

c

d

e

f

b

a

Graphics Card

RAM

HDD

IO devices

CPU

SSD

What is this?

An ​ ​ (a)   drive is a hardware component that uses laser technology to read and write data on optical media, such as ​ (b)   , DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. It allows users to ​ (c)   or store data on these types of discs.

• optical
• CDs
• access
• write
• memory

What is an optical drive, and what types of media can it read?

• A device for connecting the computer to external speakers

• A device for rendering images and videos on the monitor

• A device that reads and writes data on optical media like CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs

• A device for providing temporary storage for data