ICT Computing Essentials - Lesson 2: Computer Hardware

Identify the component that protects the internal hardware of a computer system unit.

• RAM

• Case

• Hard drive

• Power supply

Which component is the brain of the computer?

• CPU

• RAM

• Motherboard

• Power supply

Identify the component that stores the information being accessed by the CPU.

• RAM

• Hard drive

• Power supply

• Motherboard

Which type of hard drive has no moving parts?

• RAM

• Motherboard

• Magnetic drive

• Solid state drive (SSD)

Which of the following is an input device?

• Monitor

• Projector

• Speakers

• Keyboard

Which input device can verify a person's identity for security purposes?

• Stylus

• Gamepad

• Barcode reader

• Fingerprint scanner

Which of the following is an output device?

• Mouse

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Microphone

Which of the following is a storage device?

• Monitor

• Scanner

• Speakers

• Flash drive

Which type of connector can you find at the end of a telephone landline?

• DVI

• VGA

• DB-9

• RJ-11

Identify the most common type of connector for a keyboard and mouse.

• USB

• VGA

• RJ-45

• DB-25