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S16.4 Hardware

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Is a data storage device that uses magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information using one or more rigid rapidly rotating disks (platters) coated with magnetic material.

a)

RAM

b)

Hard Disk

c)

DVD

d)

ROM

2.
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
3.
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
4.
Is the electronic circuitry within a computer that carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logical, control and input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions.
a)
USB
b)
ROM
c)
CPU
d)
UPS
5.
Is the main printed circuit board (PCB) found in general purpose microcomputers and other expandable systems. It holds and allows communication between many of the crucial electronic components of a system
a)
Video Card
b)
Sound Card
c)
Motherboard
d)
Network Card
6.
Is an electrical device that supplies electric power to an electrical load. The primary function of a power supply is to convert electric current from a source to the correct voltage, current, and frequency to power the load.
a)
USB
b)

CPU

c)
RAM
d)
Power Supply
7.
Fans attached to components are usually used in combination with a heat sink to increase the area of heated surface in contact with the air, thereby improving the efficiency of cooling.
a)
Cooling Fan
b)
Heating Fan
c)
Hard d]Disk Fan
d)
DVD Fan
8.
Is an internal expansion card that provides input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs.
a)
Graphic Card
b)
Sound Card
c)
TV Card
d)
Network Card
9.
Is an expansion card which generates a feed of output images to a display. Frequently, these are advertised as discrete or dedicated graphics cards, emphasizing the distinction between these and integrated graphics.
a)
Graphic Card
b)
Sound Card
c)
TV Card
d)
Network Card
10.
Is an electronic device that connects a computer to a computer Network, usually a LAN.
a)
Graphic Card
b)
Sound Card
c)
TV Card
d)
Network Card
11.
Is a hand-held pointing device that detects two-dimensional motion relative to a surface. This motion is typically translated into the motion of a pointer on a display, which allows a smooth control of the graphical user interface.
a)
Mouse
b)
Light Pen
c)
Touch Pad
d)
Trackball Mouse
12.
A display screen used to provide visual output from a computer, cable box, video camera, VCR or other video generating device.
a)
Projector
b)
Printer
c)
Monitor
d)
Speakers
13.
A device that projects an enlarged image of an acetate or other transparency placed on it on to a wall or screen.
a)
Projector
b)
Printer
c)
Monitor
d)
Speakers
14.
Is a peripheral device which makes a persistent human-readable representation of graphics or text on paper.
a)
Projector
b)
Printer
c)
Monitor
d)
Speakers
15.
A device that converts analog audio signals into the equivalent air vibrations in order to make audible sound.
a)
Projector
b)
Printer
c)
Monitor
d)
Speakers
16.
Is a device that captures images from photographic prints, posters, magazine pages, and similar sources for computer editing and display.
a)
Projector
b)
Printer
c)
Monitor
d)
Scanner
17.
A video camera connected to a computer, allowing its images to be seen by Internet users.
a)
Webcam
b)
Speakers
c)
Keyboard
d)
Light Pen
18.
Is a typewriter-style device which uses an arrangement of buttons or keys to act as a mechanical lever or electronic switch. 
a)

Mouse

b)
Speakers
c)
Keyboard
d)
Light Pen
19.
A machine allowing the creation of a physical object from a three-dimensional digital model, typically by laying down many thin layers of a material in succession.
a)
Inkjet Printer
b)
Laser Printer
c)
Dot Matrix Printer
d)
3D Printer
20.
Is a device that analyses a real-world object or environment to collect data on its shape and possibly its appearance. The collected data can then be used to construct digital three-dimensional models.
a)
Handheld Scanner
b)
3D Scanner
c)
Flatbed Scanner
d)
Sheetfed Scanner