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CE5 - Hardware

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Hardware can be defined as:
a)
The external devices that make up a computer system.
b)
The internal parts, including circuitry an components that make up a computer system.
c)
All the physical components of a computer system, no matter if they are on the inside or the outside.
2.

The term PC normally refers to:

a)

Any desktop laptop, tablet or smartphone that one personally owns

b)

Old MAC (Apple) produced computers.

c)

Mainly desktops that run a version of windows.

3.
An IBM compatible PC is a computer that
a)
Is renowned for its speed.
b)
Is build out of distinct replaceable parts that can be attached to one electronic board know as the motherboard.
c)
Is used by professionals in the graphics generation industry.
4.

Which of the following lists best shows different types of computer in order of performance? From the most powerful to the least.

a)

Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone

b)

Laptop, Desktop, Tablet, Smartphone

c)

Smartphone, Tablet, Desktop, Laptop

5.
Which of the following would normally give the longest battery life?
a)
Smartphone
b)
Tablet
c)
Laptop
6.
The speed of a computer is normally measured in:
a)
Bits
b)
Gigahertz
c)
Kilobytes
7.
Which of the following is an example of a backing/secondary storage devices?
a)
Scanner
b)
Hard Disk
c)
CPU
8.

Which of the following is a list of input devices?

a)

Monitor, printer, keyboard

b)

Microphone, mouse, keyboard

c)

Webcam, projector, hard disk

9.
It is at times referred to as the brain of a computer system.
a)
Memory
b)
Hard Disk
c)
The Processor
10.
The Ideal printer for office use is the:
a)
Dot Matrix printer
b)
Inkjet printer
c)
Laser printer
11.

The ideal printer for printing photos is the:

a)

Dot Matrix printer

b)

Inkjet printer

c)

Laser printer

12.
A computer is normally supplied with a number of input/output ports. One common port is:
a)
Blu-ray port
b)
Docking port
c)
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port
13.

What is the main problem with Random Access Memory (RAM)?

a)

Its' contents are read only.

b)

It is volatile (i.e. when the computer is turned off All Memory is lost).

c)

It might slow down a computer system.

14.

Speakers are an example of:

a)

Secondary Storage devices.

b)

Input devices.

c)

Output devices.

15.
Which of the following is a factor of speed in a computer system?
a)
The amount of available memory (RAM).
b)
The number of devices attached.
c)
The availability of a touchscreen.