WorksheetsUnderstanding Computer Hardware and Software
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is an example of hardware?
Google Chrome
Microsoft Word
Keyboard
Antivirus software
What is the primary function of the CPU?
Store files permanently
Display images on screen
Process data and execute instructions
Provide internet access
Which of the following best describes software?
Tangible parts of a computer
Programs that run on a computer
External devices like printers
Memory chips and cables
An example of an input device is:
Monitor
Printer
Mouse
Speaker
What role do transistors play in a CPU?
Cooling the processor
Acting as tiny switches for processing data
Storing multimedia files
Connecting to the internet
Which of the following is NOT an operating system?
Windows 11
Android
iOS
Photoshop
Which part of a computer temporarily stores data being used by the CPU?
Hard drive
RAM
GPU
Power supply
A peripheral device is:
Inside the CPU
Built into the motherboard
An external device connected to a computer
Software used for editing documents
Which of these software types helps manage computer hardware?
Application software
Web browsers
Operating system
Antivirus
Microsoft Excel is an example of:
An operating system
A CPU function
A hardware device
An application
If a user wants a computer mainly for video editing, which hardware upgrade is most important?
Larger mouse
High-end graphics card (GPU)
External DVD drive
Bluetooth adapter
Which of the following combinations are both hardware?
Monitor and Windows 10
Mouse and Keyboard
Word processor and CPU
RAM and Photoshop
What is a key difference between hardware and software?
Hardware needs electricity; software does not
Hardware is physical; software is digital
Hardware cannot be replaced
Software is more expensive
A user cannot open any files because the operating system is corrupted. What should be done first?
Install a new keyboard
Unplug the monitor
Reinstall or repair the OS
Delete all applications
Which of the following would you most likely use to customize a computer for a graphic designer?
High RAM, strong GPU, and large monitor
Basic keyboard and small hard drive
Touchpad and small screen
Limited internet access
