Revision Fun!

The difference between a general-purpose computer and a special-purpose computer is that a general-purpose computer can perform various tasks. In contrast, a special-purpose computer is designed for a specific task. An example of a general-purpose computer is a _____, and an example of a special-purpose computer is a _____.

The main components of a computer are _____, _____, _____, _____, and _____.

What is the role of the processor?

• 1. It sends signals to control the other computer parts​

• It stores data for later use

• It interacts with the user

• It turns the computer on and off

The _________ is like the long-term memory in your brain

the _______ connects all the internal components together. It sends messages to all of them. 

This computer part is like the skeleton in the body, it holds everything together and keeps everything in place. Identify the computer part.

a

The Cover

The Case

The Box

This computer part is like the heart in the body. It helps pump electricity to the other parts so they can work in the same way as blood. Identify the computer part.

b

The Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The Hard drive (HDD)

The Power Supply Unit (SPU)

This ______ is like the brain it helps the computer carry out tasks and make calculations. Identify the computer part.

This computer part is like the nervous system it helps send messages to different parts. Identify the computer part.

This computer part is like short-term memory. It stores new information, but this can disappear if you don’t fully save it properly. Identify the computer part.