Worksheets1.1 - Internal components of a computer
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The ____ is the computer's main circuit board. The ____ connects directly or indirectly to every part of the computer.
a)
CPU
b)
RAM
c)
Hard drive
d)
Motherboard
2.
Its job is to carry out commands. Whenever you press a key, click the mouse, or start an application, you're sending instructions to the ___.
a)
CPU
b)
RAM
c)
Hard drive
d)
Motherboard
3.
___ is measured in megabytes (MB) or gigabytes (GB). The more ___ you have, the more things your computer can do at the same time.
a)
CPU
b)
RAM
c)
Hard drive
d)
Motherboard
4.
The ___ is where your software, documents, and other files are stored. The ___ is long-term storage, which means the data is still saved even if you turn the computer off or unplug it.
a)
CPU
b)
RAM
c)
Hard drive
d)
Motherboard
5.
It sends power through cables to the motherboard and other components.
a)
Expansion Cards
b)
Bluetooth
c)
Power supply
d)
Heat sink
6.
In order to keep the temperature to a minimum and to stop damage to the CPU a large ____ is required.
a)
Expansion card
b)
Bluetooth
c)
Power supply
d)
Heat sink
7.
___ is the main memory that is used to store computer programs and data that are currently in use.
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
c)
CD Drive
d)
DVD Drive
8.
This is a device which fits into an expansion slot on the Motherboard and can be used to produce high quality displays for your monitor.
a)
RAM
b)
DVD drive
c)
Graphics card
d)
CD drive
9.
____ are required in every machine connected to the network. They allow the signal from the network to be transmitted to the machine – this could be via a fixed cable, infra red or radio waves.
a)
Graphic cards
b)
Network Interface Card (NIC)
c)
Sound cards
d)
DVD drive
10.
Because graphics cards use a lot of power they need a ____.
a)
Cooling fan
b)
Cable
c)
RAM
d)
CD drive
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