Worksheetscomputer basics
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
any hardware device that sends data to a computer, allowing you to interact with and control it.
output device
storage device
input device
card reader
Which are examples of input devices?
mouse
headphones
keyboard
printer
Types of output devices include
monitor
projector
printer
internet browser
hard drive
a hardware device that allows information to be stored and retrieved on a computer
ROM
external hardware
CPU
RAM
CPU stands for
central product unit
central processing unit
control panel unit
central panel unit
__________ main function is to take input from a peripheral (keyboard, mouse, printer, etc) or computer program, and interpret what it needs.
mother board
CPU
hard drive
control panel
___________ is any physical device capable of storing information temporarily, like RAM , or permanently, like ROM
motherboard
CPU
hard drive
memory
_______________ is used to cool the components, to prevent a meltdown from occurring.
cooling unit
control panel
air control unit
fan
____________ is specialized for graphical purposes
RAM memory
motherboard
gaming unit
graphics card
_________________ is where data is permanently stored – The operating systems, the applications, your pictures, music, documents, and more.
hard disk
motherboard
RAM
CPU
Motherboard
the brain of the computer, processes all data
connects all components
stores all data permanently
cools the CPU
power supply
cools the CPU
supplies and regulates electrical current to all of the components
stores all the data on a computer
is the brain of the computer; executes all programs
CPU Fan
sits on top of the heat sink, and draws heat away from the CPU so it doesn't overheat
cools the entire computer
acts like the CPUs assistant
sits directly on top of the CPU, and cools the CPU while it is working
DVD/CD Drive
a disc for watching movies or listening to music
streams video
the disc contained on a hard drive
writes data onto removable discs, or reads data off of the disc.
RAM
permanently stores data like software and user files on a computer
is the brain of the computer, executing all programs
temporarily stores data allowing which increases the computer's processing power
temporarily stores data if you hard drive runs out of space
graphic card
It is used for games
processes images for display on the monitor
makes video games run faster
stores all images and videos on your computer
circuit
any cable that connects two components
cables that run from the power supply to the components to transmit electricity
path between two or more points along which an electrical current can transmit data.
a copper wire that conducts electricity
What are the physical components of a computer system called?
Devices
Hardware
Peripherals
Keyboards
True or False: The CPU is located outside the computer.
True
False
Is scanner an input device?
true
false
is printer an input device?
true
false
headphones are ___________ device
input
output
What does RAM stand for?
random access memory
random all memory
read access memory
read all memory
Identify the given part.
RAM
POWER SUPPLY
MICROPROCESSOR
HARD DISK
Hard disk is permanent ____ device.
input
output
storage
none
CD is placed in _________.
Hard disk
Disk drive
A projector.
What type of device is it classified as?
Input
Process
Output
Input & Output
A barcode scanner.
What type of device is it classified as?
Input
Process
Output
Input & Output
