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Computer Hardware

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which one is an input device?
a)
printer
b)
mouse
c)
monitor
d)
speakers
2.
Which one is an output device?
a)
monitor
b)
speaker
c)
printer
d)
all of them
3.
What type of information gets lost if it isn't saved?
a)
CD ROM
b)
storage memory
c)
RAM
d)
flash drive
4.

The main circuit board in the computer, all other components are linked to it. It allows the computer to run

a)

monitor

b)

motherboard

c)

RAM

d)

hardware

5.

Stores data and allows the computer to load information quicker as it remembers it

a)

RAM

b)

URL

c)

ROM

d)

flash drive

6.

What are the 4 parts of the computing cycle?

a)

input output programs hardware

b)

processing storage monitor keyboard

c)

input processing output storage

d)

flash drive, input, CPU, RAM

7.

This stores data and programs permanently, when the computer is turned on and off.

a)

RAM

b)

Hard Disk

c)

DVD

d)

ROM

8.

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

a)

CD/DVD Drive

b)

Hard Disk

c)

Mother Board

d)

Power Supply

9.

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.

a)

ROM

b)

USB

c)

Hard Disk

d)

RAM

10.

The brain of the computer, it performs the arithmetic, logical, and input/output operations of the system

a)

Hard Drive

b)

RAM

c)

CPU

d)

Chip

11.

The main circuit board in the computer, all other components are linked to it. It allows the computer to run.

a)

Expansion Card

b)

RAM

c)

Motherboard

d)

BIOS

12.

Is an electrical device that supplies electric power in the correct voltages to the computer components

a)

USB

b)

CPU

c)

RAM

d)

Power Supply

13.

A device that helps cool the computer, keeping the components at a safe and workable temperature

a)

Case Fan

b)

Heating Fan

c)

Hard Disk Fan

d)

DVD Fan

14.

a circuit board that can be inserted in a computer to give extra functionality. examples (video card, audio card, wifi card, etc.)

a)

MotherBoard

b)

RAM

c)

BIOS

d)

Expansion Card

15.

An input device that allows users to navigate and choose options on a computer.

a)

Mouse

b)

Flash drive

c)

Printer

d)

DVD drive

16.

A display screen used to provide visual output. Allows a user to see text or graphics a computer is displaying.

a)

Projector

b)

Printer

c)

Monitor

d)

Speakers

17.

a specialized computer display that projects an enlarged image on a screen. Such devices are commonly used in presentations.

a)

Projector

b)

Printer

c)

Monitor

d)

Speakers

18.

This device allows users to output the contents of a computer file or document onto paper

a)

Projector

b)

Printer

c)

Monitor

d)

Speakers

19.

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

a)

Tower Casing

b)

Monitor

c)

Keyboard

d)

Hardware

20.

This is an image of what type of hardware?

a)

Electro Box

b)

Monitor

c)

Computer Case

d)

Component Carrier

21.

LAN stands for?

a)

London Area Network

b)

Local Angled Network

c)

Local Area Network

d)

Lawfully Accessible Network

22.

WAN stands for?

a)

Wide Area Network

b)

Wide Angled Network

c)

Widely Accessible Network

d)

Windy Hill Area Network

23.

A LAN usually (Select which one is true)

a)

Used by international organisations

b)

Is only used by one computer

c)

operates on a single site (school, business, etc.)

d)

stands for Legal Area Network

24.

A WAN usually (Select which one is true)

a)

Covers only 6 computers

b)

Usually operates on a single site or within a single building

c)

Covers a large geographical area

d)

Covers the entire world

25.

The data in the ring topology.....(Which one is correct)

a)

Uses a switch

b)

Travels in one direction using a control signal called a 'token'

c)

Uses a terminator

26.

What type of network topology shown in the picture?

a)

Bus topology

b)

Ring topology

c)

Star topology

d)

Tree topology

27.

What type of network topology shown in the picture?

a)

Bus topology

b)

Ring topology

c)

Star topology

d)

Tree topology

28.

What type of network topology shown in the picture?

a)

Bus topology

b)

Ring topology

c)

Star topology

d)

Mesh topology

29.

What is the correct description for the type of topology shown in the picture?

a)

All of the nodes in the network must be connected to each other for the network to work.

b)

All nodes must be connected to a centeral communication device

c)

The network consists of a single central cable (backbone), to which all computers and other devices connect.

d)

a cable forms a closed loop with all computers and devices arranged

along the ring.

30.

A device or substance for absorbing excessive or unwanted heat.

a)

Fan

b)

Cooling blades

c)

Heat Sink

d)

Sink fan

31.

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.

a)

Input device

b)

Output device

c)

Storage Device

d)

Processing component

32.

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.

a)

Output device

b)

Input device

c)

Storage device

d)

Processing Component

33.

Connect microphones, headphones, and speakers to your computer with these cables.

a)

Audio cable

b)

Ethernet Cable

c)

HDMI Cable

d)

IEEE1394 or Firewire

34.

High-Definition Multimedia Interface" cable that transmits audio and video data

a)

Ethernet Cable

b)

HDMI Cable

c)

VGA cable

d)

Audio Cable

35.

A cable that connects portable media (usually) or other hardware like keyboards, mice and printers directly to computer.

a)

IEEE1394 or Firewire

b)

USB Cable

c)

Ethernet Cable

d)

HDMI Cable

36.

Used to connect a computer to a monitor, projector or Smart TV. Video signal only. No audio.

a)

HDMI Cable

b)

Ethernet Cable

c)

VGA Cable

d)

USB Cable

37.

Cable that connects computers to the internet and to a Local Area Network.

a)

HDMI Cable

b)

Audio Cable

c)

IEEE1394 or Firewire

d)

Ethernet Cable RJ45

38.

all devices on the network connect to a central device. Very reliable and most commonly used network topology. Less expensive than a mesh network.

a)

Star Topology

b)

Bus Topology

c)

Tree Topology

d)

Ring Topology

39.

A pen-shaped device used to tap or write on touch-sensitive screens.

a)

Stylus

b)

Computer pen

c)

Write stick

d)

Click pen

40.

A cable created by Apple to connect a variety of devices to the computer.

a)

USB cable

b)

IEEE1394 or Firewire

c)

HDMI cable

d)

audio cable