Unit 1 - LO1 - 1.1 Computer Hardware - Long Test

What is computer hardware?

• Software that runs on a computer

• Anything in a computer or information system which you can touch

• Data stored in a computer

• Programs used to operate a computer

Which of the following is an example of an input device?

• Monitor

• Printer

• Keyboard

• Speaker

What is the primary function of input devices?

• To display information to the user

• To store data

• To allow the user to communicate with the computer

• To print documents

What is a characteristic of computer hardware?

• It can be easily downloaded

• It is always software-based

• It can be damaged or broken if dropped

• It is intangible

What is the function of a mouse in a computer system?

• To type text

• To display images

• To allow the user to communicate with the computer by placing a cursor at a particular point on the screen

• To store data

Which input device converts a document or photograph into a digital file that a computer can read or display?

• Microphone

• Graphics tablet

• Scanner

• Barcode reader

What type of device are thermometers, motion sensors, and microphones that send signals to the computer?

• Scanners

• Sensors

• Microphones

• Graphics tablets

Which device is very useful for those who cannot use a traditional keyboard or mouse?

• Scanner

• Barcode reader

• Microphone

• Visual display unit

Which device can be used similarly to a keyboard by tapping on icons and is useful for entering data such as handwriting or drawings?

• Graphics tablet

• Scanner

• Barcode reader

• Visual display unit

What is the primary function of a visual display unit (VDU) or screen?

• To capture information from a barcode

• To display requests or information from the computer

• To convert documents into digital files

• To record instructions from the user