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8525 Computer Hardware

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does CPU stand for?

a)

Central Processing Unit

b)

Central Performance Unit

c)

Computer Processor Unit

d)

Computer Programming Unit

2.

Which component is primarily responsible for cooling the CPU?

a)

Heat Sink

b)

Power Supply

c)

Hard Drive

d)

Graphics Card

3.

What is the primary function of RAM in a computer?

a)

To store data permanently

b)

To process graphics

c)

To store data temporarily for quick access

d)

To power the computer

4.

Which of the following is a type of non-volatile storage?

a)

RAM

b)

SSD

c)

CPU

d)

GPU

5.

Identify the input device.

a)

Monitor

b)

Keyboard

c)

Printer

d)

Speaker

6.

Identify the output device.

a)

Mouse

b)

Scanner

c)

Monitor

d)

Microphone

7.

What unit is commonly used to measure the clock speed of a CPU?

a)

Gigabits (Gb)

b)

Gigahertz (GHz)

c)

Gigabytes (GB)

d)

TeraFLOPS

8.

What does 'volatile' mean when talking about memory/storage?

a)

Volatile memory cannot be trusted to hold data

b)
Volatile memory is a type of hard drive that stores data indefinitely.
c)
Volatile memory is temporary storage that loses its data when power is lost.
d)
Volatile memory is permanent storage that retains its data when power is lost.
9.

What does SSD stand for?

a)

Solid State Drive

b)

Super Speed Drive

c)

Secure Storage Device

d)

Standard Storage Disk

10.

Which of the following is a common interface for connecting external storage devices?

a)

HDMI

b)

USB

c)

VGA

d)

DVI

11.

What is the primary purpose of a heat sink in a computer?

a)

To increase the speed of the CPU

b)

To cool down the CPU

c)

To store data

d)

To provide power to the CPU

12.

Which of the following is an example of volatile memory?

a)

SSD

b)

HDD

c)

RAM

d)

ROM

13.

What is the function of a graphics card in a computer?

a)

To process audio signals

b)

To manage network connections

c)

To render images and videos

d)

To store data

14.

Categorise the input and output devices, as well as finding two devices that are not valid answers.

Categorize the following

Touchscreen

Mouse

Keyboard

Microphone

Scanner

Webcam

Game Controller

Screen/Monitor

Haptic Feedback Motors

Speakers

Printer

Projector

USB Pendrive

Portable Hard Drive

Input Device
Output Device
Not an I/O device
15.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

Unlimited screen size

Most Upgradeable

Most Powerful

Least Portable

Some restriction on screen size

Storage/Memory Upgradeable

Portable

Powerful enough for desktop apps on the move

Best battery life

Most portable

Smallest screen size

Passively cooled

Best cooling

Runs cut-down versions of apps

Any powerful apps are done server-side, not on the device

Desktop PC
Laptop PC
Smartphone/Tablet