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WorksheetsComputer Hardware, Storage
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 32mins
What does CPU stand for?
Computer Power Unit
Central Power Unit
Central Processing Unit
Controlled Processing Unit
What is the function of the CPU in a computer?
Displays images on the screen
Connects the computer to the internet
Stores data in the computer
Performs instructions and carries out basic operations
What does GPU stand for?
General Processing Unit
Graphics Processing Unit
General Power Unit
Graphics Power Unit
What is the function of the GPU in a computer?
Performs instructions and carries out basic operations
Stores data in the computer
Renders images and videos on the screen
Connects the computer to the internet
What is the function of the motherboard in a computer?
To display images and videos on the computer screen
To connect the computer to the internet
To provide a platform for all components to communicate
To cool down the computer
What does BIOS stand for in computing?
Basic Input Output System
Binary Input Output System
Basic Integrated Operating System
Binary Integrated Operating System
What component connects the CPU to other hardware in a computer?
Power supply
Motherboard
Hard drive
Monitor
What is the role of a power supply unit in a computer?
Stores data for long-term use
Provides electrical power to components
Renders graphics for display
Manages network connections
What is the purpose of a cooling fan in a computer?
To store data
To prevent overheating of components
To connect peripherals
To display output
What is a chipset on a motherboard?
A chip that stores permanent data
A set of chips managing data flow between components
A chip for connecting to the internet
A chip for displaying graphics
To video call over the internet, what device do you use?
Touch Screen
Web Cam
Graphic Tablet
Speaker
Which device is used to input printed documents into a computer?
Trackerball
Scanner
Keyboard
Mouse
Which type of device is a monitor?
Output Device
Storage Device
Input Device
Processing Device
What does OMR stand for?
Optical Mark Recognition
Optical Meter Reader
Operator Mark Recognition
Online Meter Reader
What is OMR sometimes used for?
Controlling characters in computer games
Projecting a presentation onto a big screen
Playing an audio file
Marking exam papers
What does OCR stand for?
Optical Character Reader
Online Cloud Read
Operating Command Recognition
Online Cloud Recognition
What does MICR stand for?
Magnetic Ink Character Recognition
Magnetic Ink Computer Recognition
Multimedia Internet Computer Recognition
Memory Internet Character Reader
Which device is used to input data from a contactless credit card?
Bar code reader
Magnetic stripe reader
RFID reader
Pin Pad
What two input devices could be used with a VR flight training system?
Steering wheel/joystick
Motion sensor
Bar code reader
OCR
What is the function of a headphone in a computer system?
Input
Output
Storage
Processing
What device converts analogue to digital data?
ADC
DDC
ACC
CDA
Which sensor is used for burglar alarms?
Temperature
Humidity
Movement/Motion
PH
What is the most appropriate definition of a sensor?
Used to capture and measure physical quantities
A hardware device that collects and stores data
A device that processes data
A device that displays output
Does a sensor store the data it collects?
TRUE
FALSE
Sometimes
Only in specific cases
Which input device is commonly used for text entry?
Mouse
Keyboard
Scanner
Speaker
What is the purpose of storage in a computer?
To cool down the computer
To connect to the internet
To store data and programs for future use
To provide power to the computer
What is the function of the hard drive in a computer?
To display images and videos
To provide a platform for components to communicate
To permanently store data and instructions
To cool down the computer
What type of memory is used for permanent storage in a computer?
Tertiary storage
Temporary storage
Primary storage
Secondary storage
What is the difference between primary and secondary storage?
Primary storage is volatile, while secondary storage is non-volatile
Primary storage is for long-term storage, while secondary is for short term
Primary storage is for desktops, while secondary is for laptops
Both are the same
What does the term 'volatile memory' refer to?
Memory that retains data when powered off
Memory that loses data when powered off
Memory that can be easily upgraded
Memory resistant to damage
What is the function of RAM in a computer?
To temporarily store data for the CPU
To display images and videos
To control electricity flow
To permanently store data
What does ROM stand for?
Read-Only Memory
Read-Optional Memory
Read-On Memory
Random-Only Memory
What is the difference between RAM and ROM?
RAM is temporary, ROM is permanent
RAM is for laptops, ROM is for desktops
RAM is for long-term storage, ROM is for short-term
Both are the same
What is a removable, portable storage device inserted into a USB slot?
USB lamp
USB Hub
USB flash drive
USB sensor
What is the term for the time it takes a storage device to begin reading data?
Process time
Access time
Print time
Idle time
Amount of time it takes to a storage device to begin reading data
access time
write time
random time
wait time
Removable, portable storage device inserted into a usb port
flash drive
laser drive
optical drive
magnetic drive
What type of storage media is normally used in a PC?
optical discs
hard disks
memory cards
magnetic Tape
A mass storage device similar to a hard disk drive , no moving parts
hard disks
USB
memory card
Solid state drive
The data is not lost when you turn the computer off
Volatile
Non-Volatile
What type of storage medium would be most suitable for backing up a laptop?
USB
optical discs
Portable hard drive
SSD card
What storage media would you choose for:
Storing the operating system for a computer
Cloud Hard Disk
Hard Disk/Solid State
DVD-R
Blu-Ray
What type of storage is a USB memory stick?
Optical
Magnetic
Solid State
It is not a storage device
What type of storage is a HDD?
Optical
Magnetic
Solid State
It is not a storage device
Which of the following types of storage is the most durable?
Optical
Magnetic
Solid State
It is not a storage device
Which of the following types of storage is usually the most expensive per MB/GB?
Optical
Magnetic
Solid State
It is not a storage device
Which type of storage uses lasers to write the data?
Optical
Magnetic
Solid State
It is not a storage device
Why does a laptop need secondary storage?
To reduce the amount of virtual memory it needs
To store data, files and software for future use
To make the laptop run faster
To store data that the processor needs
The typical read/write speed of storage are listed below from fastest to slowest. Which order is correct?
Solid State, Optical, Magnetic
Optical, Magnetic, Solid State
Magnetic, Optical, Solid State
Solid State, Magnetic, Optical
Flash storage is...
Cheaper than magnetic storage
Not damaged by being moved around
Often used for backup servers
serial data access and so is very slow.
Normally used in digital cameras. ___ can hold thousands of jpg photographs.
Magnetic tape
USB memory stick
SD memory cards
Magnetic tape
It is an advantage of using cloud storage:
If you have no internet connection, you have no access to your data.
Can be expensive to set up.
Security concerns.
You can access your documents anywhere
