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WorksheetsECS Computer Components
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Processor
Takes input and creates output - - can be referred to as the brain of the computer.
Motherboard
Operating System
Processor
Modem
This is the hub of the computer - - it allows the computer components to communicate with each other.
Memory
Motherboard
Processor
Hard Drive
Which is a Modem?
Stores the data, operating system, images, music, documents, files etc. on the computer.
Modem
Processor
Motherboard
Hard drive
Converts digital signals into analog so they can be transmitted over telephone or cable lines - converts analog to their digital equivalents as well.
Processor
Modem
Motherboard
Optical drive
What's this?
Optical drive
Sound drive
Hard drive
Processor
What's this?
Sound Card
Motherboard
Hard drive
Optical Drive
Reads and writes data from disks through laser technology - retrieve, edit and delete content from CD's, DVD's and Blu-ray disks.
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Sound Card
Video Card
What is the purpose of the hard drive?
It's the brain of the computer
Stores data (permanent) and software information
Allows access to the internet possible
Short term storage also known as RAM
Operating system
Windows
Apple
Android
All of these are operating systems
What does the operating system do?
Manages the computer resources (CPU, Memory, Drives, Printers etc.)
User interface
Execute and provide services for application software
all of these
