WorksheetsComputer Hardware
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
The main circuit board in the computer, all other components are linked to it. It allows the computer to run
monitor
motherboard
RAM
hardware
Stores data and allows the computer to load information quicker as it remembers it
RAM
URL
ROM
flash drive
What are the 4 parts of the computing cycle?
input output programs hardware
processing storage monitor keyboard
input processing output storage
flash drive, input, CPU, RAM
This stores data and programs permanently, when the computer is turned on and off.
RAM
Hard Disk
DVD
ROM
Is a disk drive that uses laser light or electromagnetic waves within or near the visible light spectrum as part of the process of reading or writing data to or from optical discs
CD/DVD Drive
Hard Disk
Mother Board
Power Supply
Stores data and allows the computer to load information quicker as it remembers it. It is a form of computer data storage that stores data and machine code currently being used.
ROM
USB
Hard Disk
RAM
The brain of the computer, it performs the arithmetic, logical, and input/output operations of the system
Hard Drive
RAM
CPU
Chip
The main circuit board in the computer, all other components are linked to it. It allows the computer to run.
Expansion Card
RAM
Motherboard
BIOS
Is an electrical device that supplies electric power in the correct voltages to the computer components
USB
CPU
RAM
Power Supply
A device that helps cool the computer, keeping the components at a safe and workable temperature
Case Fan
Heating Fan
Hard Disk Fan
DVD Fan
a circuit board that can be inserted in a computer to give extra functionality. examples (video card, audio card, wifi card, etc.)
MotherBoard
RAM
BIOS
Expansion Card
An input device that allows users to navigate and choose options on a computer.
Mouse
Flash drive
Printer
DVD drive
A display screen used to provide visual output. Allows a user to see text or graphics a computer is displaying.
Projector
Printer
Monitor
Speakers
a specialized computer display that projects an enlarged image on a screen. Such devices are commonly used in presentations.
Projector
Printer
Monitor
Speakers
This device allows users to output the contents of a computer file or document onto paper
Projector
Printer
Monitor
Speakers
The physical computer components (parts you can touch) such as the central processing unit, monitor, keyboard, computer data storage, graphic card, sound card, speakers and motherboard
Tower Casing
Monitor
Keyboard
Hardware
This is an image of what type of hardware?
Electro Box
Monitor
Computer Case
Component Carrier
LAN stands for?
London Area Network
Local Angled Network
Local Area Network
Lawfully Accessible Network
WAN stands for?
Wide Area Network
Wide Angled Network
Widely Accessible Network
Windy Hill Area Network
A LAN usually (Select which one is true)
Used by international organisations
Is only used by one computer
operates on a single site (school, business, etc.)
stands for Legal Area Network
A WAN usually (Select which one is true)
Covers only 6 computers
Usually operates on a single site or within a single building
Covers a large geographical area
Covers the entire world
The data in the ring topology.....(Which one is correct)
Uses a switch
Travels in one direction using a control signal called a 'token'
Uses a terminator
What type of network topology shown in the picture?
Bus topology
Ring topology
Star topology
Tree topology
What type of network topology shown in the picture?
Bus topology
Ring topology
Star topology
Tree topology
What type of network topology shown in the picture?
Bus topology
Ring topology
Star topology
Mesh topology
What is the correct description for the type of topology shown in the picture?
All of the nodes in the network must be connected to each other for the network to work.
All nodes must be connected to a centeral communication device
The network consists of a single central cable (backbone), to which all computers and other devices connect.
a cable forms a closed loop with all computers and devices arranged
along the ring.
A device or substance for absorbing excessive or unwanted heat.
Fan
Cooling blades
Heat Sink
Sink fan
A piece of computer hardware equipment used to enter data and control signals to a computer or information appliance. Examples include keyboards, mouse, scanners, digital cameras and game controllers.
Input device
Output device
Storage Device
Processing component
Any device used to send data from a computer to another device or user. Usually for humans in the form of audio or video. Examples include monitors, projectors, speakers, headphones and printers.
Output device
Input device
Storage device
Processing Component
Connect microphones, headphones, and speakers to your computer with these cables.
Audio cable
Ethernet Cable
HDMI Cable
IEEE1394 or Firewire
High-Definition Multimedia Interface" cable that transmits audio and video data
Ethernet Cable
HDMI Cable
VGA cable
Audio Cable
A cable that connects portable media (usually) or other hardware like keyboards, mice and printers directly to computer.
IEEE1394 or Firewire
USB Cable
Ethernet Cable
HDMI Cable
Used to connect a computer to a monitor, projector or Smart TV. Video signal only. No audio.
HDMI Cable
Ethernet Cable
VGA Cable
USB Cable
Cable that connects computers to the internet and to a Local Area Network.
HDMI Cable
Audio Cable
IEEE1394 or Firewire
Ethernet Cable RJ45
all devices on the network connect to a central device. Very reliable and most commonly used network topology. Less expensive than a mesh network.
Star Topology
Bus Topology
Tree Topology
Ring Topology
A pen-shaped device used to tap or write on touch-sensitive screens.
Stylus
Computer pen
Write stick
Click pen
A cable created by Apple to connect a variety of devices to the computer.
USB cable
IEEE1394 or Firewire
HDMI cable
audio cable
