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Hardware and Software

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The programs of a computer system are called ________.

a)

Software

b)

Hardware

2.

The physical components of a computer system are called ________

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

3.

_________ helps run and maintain the computer.

a)

System Software

b)

Application Software

4.

Teams is a type of _______.

a)

Application Software

b)

System Software

5.

Anti-Virus is a type of _________.

a)

Application Software

b)

System Software

6.

A keyboard is a type of _______.

a)

Hardware device

b)

Software device

7.

Two or more computers connected togethers to allow them to communicate is know as a

a)

Computer Network

b)

Computer System

c)

School System

d)

Company System

8.

What is the main task of a general -purpose computer system?

a)

To execute programs.

b)

Perform any task prescribed by a program

c)

Depends on the system, different system may perform a different main task.

d)

Depends on the main user, different users may need the system to perform a different main task

9.

The rules that allow for mail to travel through a Network system are know as

a)

Protocols

b)

Networks

c)

Links

d)

Email

10.

Which of the following rules exist for email and web addresses ? ( select three correct answers)

a)

An @ Symbol must be used in email addresses.

b)

A Dot (.) Symbol must be used in a web address

c)

An underscore (_) must be used in a email address.

d)

Web sites must start with WWW

11.

What are the benefits of a Network? ( Select two correct answers)

a)

Share hardware such are printer and scanners

b)

Allow multiple users to run the same software programs

c)

Connect to your Home WIFI when in school.

d)

You can change your detail and everyone's details without permission.

12.

What I'm I ?

"Data can be sent in both directions"

a)

Network Cable

b)

Hub

c)

Router

d)

Server

13.

What I'm I ?

"I have plastic plugs that connect into sockets on devices"

a)

Network Cable

b)

Hub

c)

Router

d)

Server

14.

What I'm I ?

" I connect several computers together within the same room or building "

a)

Network Cable

b)

HUB

c)

Router

d)

Server

15.

What I'm I ?

"I am used to reduce the number of cables"

a)

Network Cable

b)

HUB

c)

Router

d)

Server

16.

What I'm I ?

"I am a very powerful computer that provides a service"

a)

Network Cable

b)

HUB

c)

Router

d)

Server

17.

What I'm I ?

"I am used to store and serve clients with files"

a)

Network Cable

b)

HUB

c)

Router

d)

Server

18.

What I'm I ?

"I can only be managed by experienced IT Technicians"

a)

Network Cable

b)

HUB

c)

Router

d)

Server

19.

What I'm I ?

"I am stored in a highly secure location in a building, only employees with authorised access can access me"

a)

Network Cable

b)

HUB

c)

Router

d)

Server

20.

What I'm I ?

"You need me to connect to the Internet"

a)

Network Cable

b)

HUB

c)

Router

d)

Server

21.

What I'm I ?

"I am known as a Gateway"

a)

Network Cable

b)

HUB

c)

Router

d)

Server

22.

What I'm I ?

"I am made up of multiple copper wires"

a)

Network Cable

b)

HUB

c)

Router

d)

Server

23.

What is an Input device?

a)

Any piece of computer hardware that is used to communicate the rules of data that has been processed by a computer system.

b)

Any piece of computer hardware used to provide data to a computer system

c)

Any piece of computer equipment on which data can be stored

24.

What is an output device?

a)

Any piece of computer hardware used to provide data to a computer system.

b)

A piece of computer equipment on which data can be store.

c)

Any piece of computer hardware that is used to communicate the results of data that has been processed by a computer system.

25.

Which of the following is an example of a program to write documents?

a)

Browser

b)

Word Processor

c)

Video Editor

d)

Others