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WorksheetsYear 11 General AIT Hardware Quiz
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
I am a hardware component that supplies electric power to an electrical device.
Optical Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive
Power Supply Unit
Motherboard
The purpose of a power supply unit is to
store data from the computer
input data into a computer
enhance the existing abilities of the motherboard
convert electric current from a source to the correct voltage, currency and frequency to power the load
I am an internal method of storing data on metallic electromagnetically charged plates within a computer
Optical Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive
Power Supply Unit
Motherboard
The purpose of a hard disk drive is to
operate as a storage device for data
input data into a computer
enhance the existing abilities of the motherboard
convert electric current from a source to the correct voltage, currency and frequency to power the load
I am a peripheral input device that enables users to directly transfer text into a computer or any other electronic machinery
Optical Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive
Keyboard
Motherboard
The purpose of a keyboard is to
operate as a storage device for data
allow the user to type documents, play games, perform functions assigned to shortcut keys and carry out other tasks while using a computer
display text and graphics produced by computer programs and to provide a visual interface for computer users
convert electric current from a source to the correct voltage, currency and frequency to power the load
I am an electronic card / board that is used to add extra functionality to a computer.
Expansion Card
Hard Disk Drive
Keyboard
Motherboard
The purpose of an expansion card is to
operate as a storage device for data
allow the user to type documents, play games, perform functions assigned to shortcut keys and carry out other tasks while using a computer
display text and graphics produced by computer programs and to provide a visual interface for computer users
enhance the existing abilities of the motherboard
I am an output device that displays information in pictorial form
Expansion Card
Hard Disk Drive
Monitor
Motherboard
The purpose of a monitor is to
operate as a storage device for data
allow the user to type documents, play games, perform functions assigned to shortcut keys and carry out other tasks while using a computer
display text and graphics produced by computer programs and to provide a visual interface for computer users
enhance the existing abilities of the motherboard
I am the largest card in the computer and the one to which all other cards and the CPU are attached to
Expansion Card
Central Processing Unit
Monitor
Motherboard
The purpose of a motherboard is to
operate as a storage device for data
allow the user to type documents, play games, perform functions assigned to shortcut keys and carry out other tasks while using a computer
display text and graphics produced by computer programs and to provide a visual interface for computer users
manage all the computer's subsystems and distributes power to the systems with low power needs
I am a computer drive that reads and writes data through laser beam technology
Expansion Card
Central Processing Unit
Optical Disk Drive
Motherboard
The purpose of an optical disk drive is to
operate as a storage device for data
permanently store data on CDs and DVDs
display text and graphics produced by computer programs and to provide a visual interface for computer users
manage all the computer's subsystems and distributes power to the systems with low power needs
I am an input device that is used with a computer to move the cursor on the screen
Expansion Card
Mouse
Optical Disk Drive
Motherboard
The purpose of a mouse is to
operate as a storage device for data
permanently store data on CDs and DVDs
help users easily navigate software applications that are installed on a computer
manage all the computer's subsystems and distributes power to the systems with low power needs
I am the brains of the computer where most calculations take place
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Mouse
Optical Disk Drive
Motherboard
The purpose of the CPU is to
process data by calculating, sorting and searching
permanently store data on CDs and DVDs
help users easily navigate software applications that are installed on a computer
manage all the computer's subsystems and distributes power to the systems with low power needs
I am a form of volatile memory which is used to save data about programs that are currently open
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Mouse
Optical Disk Drive
Main Memory (RAM)
The purpose of RAM is to
process data by calculating, sorting and searching
permanently store data on CDs and DVDs
spend less time in the "fetch" part of "fetch-decode-execute" allowing the computer more time to do actual calculations
manage all the computer's subsystems and distributes power to the systems with low power needs
The four components of a computer system are:
Hard drive, Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse
Input devices, Processor, Output devices, storage devices
Hard drive, Input devices, Monitor, Storage devices
Monitor, Keyboard, Input devices, Output devices
I am a form of non-volatile memory which is used to store data or information in a permanent form
RAM
Hard Disk Drive
ROM
USB
The purpose of ROM is to
store software that is rarely changed during the life of the system and sometimes known as firmware
permanently store data on CDs and DVDs
spend less time in the "fetch" part of "fetch-decode-execute" allowing the computer more time to do actual calculations
manage all the computer's subsystems and distributes power to the systems with low power needs
I am a computer which manages access to a centralised resource or service in a network
Mobile Device
Server
ROM
Desktop Device
What are three advantages of servers?
Capable of serving multiple client computers on a network
Typically specialised for running particular services
Lighter, smaller and can be carried around
Higher specifications that personal computers
What are two disadvantages of servers?
They tend to be bulky
More expensive than computers
Easy to add expansion cards to
Require specific knowledge about services that run
I am a computer which is designed for regular use at a single location on or near a desk or table due to its size and power requirements
Mobile Device
Server
ROM
Desktop Device
What are four advantages of desktop devices?
Typically contain higher specifications than mobile devices
Do not require charging as they have a permanent power source
Lighter, smaller and can be carried around
Easy to add expansion cards to
Easier to maintain
What are three disadvantages of desktop devices?
They tend to be bulky
Not meant to be moved frequently
Requires a permanent power source
Require specific knowledge about services that run
What is one troubleshooting strategy for when your mouse or keyboard isn't working?
If they are wireless, check that your router is turned on
Make sure that the mouse and keyboard are connected to the computer tower
Make sure they are plugged in and turned on
Check the level of inks and/or paper
I am a small computing device designed to be portable or handheld
Mobile Device
Server
ROM
Desktop Device
What are four advantages of mobile devices?
Typically contain lower specifications than desktop devices
Portable, not required to be plugged in
Lighter, smaller and can be carried around
Easily accessible to the user
Tend to be cheaper than PCs
What are three disadvantages of desktop devices?
Requires charging (no permanent power source)
Not meant to be moved frequently
Tend to have lower specifications than PCs
Can be more challenging to maintain than PCs
What is one troubleshooting strategy for when your monitor won't turn on?
If they are wireless, check that your router is turned on
Make sure that the monitor is plugged in and turned on
Turn the computer off and then on again
Check the level of inks and/or paper
I am any hardware capable of holding information either temporarily or permanently
Mobile Device
Server
Storage Devices
Desktop Device
What are two examples of internal storage devices?
RAM
ROM
USBs
Cache
What are four examples of external storage devices?
Hard Disks
ROM
RAM
Optical Hard Drives
USBs
What are three examples of peripheral devices?
CPU
Keyboard
RAM
Printer
Speakers
What are three examples of input devices?
Microphone
Keyboard
RAM
Scanner
Speakers
What are three examples of output devices?
Microphone
Keyboard
Printer
TV screen
Speakers
