IT REVISION (short answer questions) - F1 T1

Write your answers on the lines provided. Define the term hardware. __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ [2 marks]

State two reasons why we use computers. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ [2 marks]

A number of output devices produce human readable, as well as machine-readable output. Explain the difference. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ [4 marks]

Explain the difference between a line printer and a character printer. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ [2 marks]

What does the term 'softcopy output' mean? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ [2 marks]

(a)   is used to get the data and instructions into the computer for processing.

(a)   is a set of raw facts and figures.

(a)   is a programmable electronic device that processes data following a set of instructions.

(a)   is a special-purpose computer that is used inside of a device and is usually dedicated to specific functions.

(a)   refers to the media used by a computer and mobile devices to keep data, information and software for immediate or later use.