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TOPIC 1 COMPUTER HARDWARE

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 2mins

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Class

Date

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.

RAM

Hard Disk

DVD

ROM

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

CD/DVD Drive

Hard Disk

Mother Board

Power Supply

Is a form of computer data storage that stores data and machine code currently being used

ROM

USB

Hard Disk

RAM

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.

USB

ROM

CPU

UPS

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

Video Card

Sound Card

Motherboard

Network Card

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.

USB

CPU

RAM

Power Supply

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.

Cooling Fan

Heating Fan

Hard Disk Fan

DVD Fan

Is an internal expansion card that provides input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs.

Graphic Card

Sound Card

TV Card

Network Card

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.

Graphic Card

Sound Card

TV Card

Network Card

10.

Is an electronic device that connects a computer to a computer Network, usually a LAN.

Graphic Card

Sound Card

TV Card

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.

Mouse

Light Pen

Touch Pad

Trackball Mouse

12.

A display screen used to provide visual output from a computer, cable box, video camera, VCR or other video generating device.

Projector

Printer

Monitor

Speakers

13.

A device that projects an enlarged image of an acetate or other transparency placed on it on to a wall or screen.

Projector

Printer

Monitor

Speakers

14.

Is a peripheral device which makes a persistent human-readable representation of graphics or text on paper.

Projector

Printer

Monitor

Speakers

15.

A device that converts analog audio signals into the equivalent air vibrations in order to make audible sound.

Projector

Printer

Monitor

Speakers

16.

A video camera connected to a computer, allowing its images to be seen by Internet users.

Webcam

Speakers

Keyboard

Light Pen

17.

Is a typewriter-style device which uses an arrangement of buttons or keys to act as a mechanical lever or electronic switch.

Mouse

Speakers

Keyboard

Light Pen

18.

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.

Inkjet Printer

Laser Printer

Dot Matrix Printer

3D Printer

19.

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.

Handheld Scanner

3D Scanner

Flatbed Scanner

Sheetfed Scanner

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TOPIC 1 COMPUTER HARDWARE

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 2mins

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