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WorksheetsUnderstanding Computer Hardware Concepts
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is a computer?
A set of instructions
The physical parts of a system
A device that stores and processes data
A type of software
2. What is hardware?
Apps you use on your phone
A list of instructions
files saved on your computer
The physical parts of a computer
What is the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
The brain of the computer
The place where files are stored
The monitor screen
A type of memory
What is the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
A place where files are printed
A component that stores data temporarily or permanently
A hard drive you plug in
The keyboards and mouse
What is input?
A) Data entered into a computer
C) A printed document
B) Results shown on the screen
D) A storage device
6. What is storage in computing?
) The speed of the CPU
Displaying results
B) Saving data and files for later use
D) Processing instructions
What is Random Access Memory (RAM)?
A type of long-term storage
Temporary memory used while programs are running
Temporary memory used while programs are running
The internet memory
What is output?
Data you type into a computer
The keyboard and mouse
The result produced by a computer, like a printed document or display
A device used to store files
What is software?
A screen protecto
Programs and operating systems that run on a computer
A computer's power source
A USB stick
What is a sprite in computing?
A graphic or character in a computer program
A storage device
An input device
A memory chip
What is application software?
A type of hardware
Programs designed to help users perform tasks
The computer’s operating system
A system used for storage
What is decomposition in programming?
Deleting data
Breaking a problem into smaller parts
Writing all code at once
Combining code into one function
What is an event in programming?
A game you play on a computer
An action that causes a program to respond
A stored file
The end of a program
What is a variable?
A storage location for data that can change
A permanent piece of memory
) A hardware component
A button on a keyboard
What is algorithmic thinking?
Guessing how code will run
Solving problems using step-by-step instructions
Writing random code
Using only math in programming
What is system software?
A mobile game
Software that manages and controls computer hardware
A music app
A web browser extension
What is abstraction in computing
Typing code backwards
Hiding complex details to focus on the main idea
Saving code in the cloud
Deleting unnecessary programs
What is an algorithm?
A mistake in your program
A set of steps to solve a problem
The title of a program
A random number
What is pattern recognition in computing?
Finding similarities or trends in data
Deleting duplicate files
Hiding data
Changing how data looks
What is an event handler?
A place to store files
) Code that responds to an event
A program that prints documents
A debugging tool
