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WorksheetsLO1 Unit 1 Camb Tech
Total questions: 71
Worksheet time: 50mins
A mouse is a __________ device
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A monitor is a __________ device.
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A keyboard is a ______________ device.
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Speakers are a _____________ device.
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Headphones are a ____________ device.
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A game controller is a ________ device.
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description of switch
a networking device that connects devices together by using packet switching to receive, process, and forward data to the destination device
Used to process cheques by banks
In classrooms or for presentations to groups of people
A computer with a foldable sceen and keyboard which can be easily moved from place to place
description of modem
a type of hardware device that converts between analog and digital data in real time for two-way network communication.
dont require installed programs, very light, fast with good connection
cables made from glass that becomes very flexible when thin
allows a computer to connect to a network using a wired connection
description of hub
a basic connection point for devices in a network - it passes data to all the devices attached to it
adds reliability, faster network expansion, allows centralised backup
Most widely used peripheral to input information into PC or laptop
Short for Universal Serial Bus, a plug-and-play interface that allows a computer to communicate with peripheral and other devices
description of combined/ hybrid devices
networking devices which can allow more then one fucntion to take place. an example is hybrid routers which can funciton as a modem,wired routerand wirless router
relatively cheap and reliable, can display text and graphics in a wide range of colours quiet , do not waste paper.
More accurate than a mouse, and easier and more accurate to draw designs with
hardware capable of holding information either temporarily or permanently that can be easilty transported
uses of combined/ hybrid devices
save space - used in most situations where specialised devise isn't required
A lightweight laptop which is designed to use cloud services instead of different applications bein installed
to provide DC power for internal components of a computer
an input device that enters data with letters, numbers, symbols, and special function keys
description of router
small electronic devices that join multiple computer networks together via either wired or wireless connections
a PCI or PCI Express card, which is designed to support a specific drive format such as SATA or SCSI (might be held on motherboard)
Used on almost all computers to view and edit
a device to convert images or text on paper into a digital format that can be used by the computer.
description of wireless access point
special-purpose communication devices similar to wireless routers on wireless local area networks (WLANs)
a circuit board or card wih an ethernet connection (RJ45)
Allows computer to be connected to a network
to connect domestic users to the internet and other cable services
description of wifi
a technology that uses radio waves to provide network connectivity
a personal computer that is designed to fit conveniently on top of a typical office desk
dvices are extremely portable, powerful computers with touchscreen controls
compatable with an ethernet cable (RJ-45)) - has two LED lights that blink when port is active
