WorksheetsYear 7 Hardware Lesson 1&2
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What three words best describe HOW a computer system works?
a)
Processing, Inputs, Outputs
b)
In, Out, Shake it all about
c)
Input, Process, Output
d)
Output, Process, Input
2.
Which of these does NOT have a computer system to help control them?
a)
Traffic Lights
b)
Smoke Alarm
c)
Mobile Phone
d)
Bedroom Light
3.
What happens when data is put into the system?
a)
It is processed and the computer has to figure out what it has to do.
b)
It is stored to be used later.
c)
It is read by the computer then deleted.
d)
It is displayed on the monitor.
4.
What is the difference between data and information?
a)
Data is understood and read by humans and information is understood and read by a computer.
b)
Data stores only the date and information is a description of the date.
c)
Data is understood and read by computers and information is understood and read by humans.
d)
Data is something you use when doing maths and information is what you use in English.
5.
Which of these is NOT a benefit of using a computer system?
a)
They make less mistakes than a human.
b)
They can process information quicker.
c)
They are expensive to set up.
d)
They can store more information permanently.
6.
Why are input devices needed?
a)
So we can put information into a computer for it to process and carry out the tasks we want it to do.
b)
So we can print out our homework.
c)
So that information is input into the computer to search the internet.
d)
So we can store the information permanently.
7.
Why are output devices needed?
a)
The computer needs to inform the user what work needs printing out.
b)
You need speakers so you can listen to music and concentrate better.
c)
You need to have information printed out for your homework.
d)
They inform the user what actions have been performed by the computer.
8.
Which of these is NOT an example of an input device?
a)
Keyboard
b)
Speakers
c)
Microphone
d)
Mouse
9.
Which of these is NOT an example of an output device?
a)
Monitor
b)
Speakers
c)
Printer
d)
Scanner
10.
What is the difference between wireless and wired devices?
a)
Wireless devices means they can operate without using wires.
b)
Wired devices means they can operate without using wires.
c)
Wireless devices always break when they use wires.
d)
Wireless devices look better than wired devices.
11.
Which is NOT an advantage of a wireless device?
a)
The signal is not always reliable.
b)
Less wires to clutter up the place.
c)
You don't have the risk of tripping over all the wires.
d)
You can move about easier without being restricted by the wire length.
12.
Which is NOT a disadvantage of a wireless device?
a)
The signal is not always reliable.
b)
More expensive
c)
Can easily be lost or stolen.
d)
You can move about easier without being restricted by the wire length.
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