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Computer Hardware and Software

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is an example of computer hardware?
a)
Keyboard
b)
Microsoft Word
c)
Google Chrome
d)

Windows 11

2.
Which of the following is an example of system software?
a)
Monitor
b)
Printer
c)

Windows 11

d)

Google Docs

3.
The physical parts of a computer are called:
a)
Hardware
b)
Files
c)
Software
d)

CPU

4.

A program that controls how hardware and software work together is called?

a)

Operating System

b)
CPU
c)
Motherboard
d)

Application Software

5.
Which device is an output device?
a)
Monitor
b)
Microphone
c)
Scanner
d)

Keyboard

6.
Which component is considered the 'brain' of the computer?
a)
Keyboard
b)
Power cable
c)
SSD
d)

CPU

7.
Which memory is temporary and clears when the computer powers off?
a)
Optical disc
b)
Hard drive
c)
SSD
d)

RAM

8.
Which component is responsible for long‑term storage of files?
a)
RAM
b)
CPU
c)
Cache
d)

Storage drive

9.
Which of the following is application software?
a)

Youtube

b)

CPU

c)

Keyboard

d)

Windows 11

10.
Which of the following is system software?
a)

Windows 11

b)
Google Docs
c)
Spotify
d)

Google Chrome

11.

Which device is considered output hardware?

a)

Monitor

b)

Keyboard

c)

Mouse

d)

Microphone

12.
Which of the following is storage hardware?
a)

CPU

b)

SSD

c)

RAM

d)

Operating System

13.
Which hardware renders images, videos, and animations on screen?
a)

GPU

b)

CPU

c)
PSU
d)

RAM

14.
The main circuit board that connects all components is the:
a)
Monitor
b)
Motherboard
c)
Power strip
15.

Which software helps protect against a computer virus?

a)
Display driver
b)
Antivirus program
c)
Command prompt
16.
Which is a peripheral device?
a)
Printer
b)
RAM
c)
CPU
17.
The hardware that converts AC wall power to DC for the PC is the:
a)
Cooling fan
b)
Power supply unit (PSU)
c)
CPU
18.
Which statement best describes software?
a)
Instructions/programs that tell hardware what to do
b)
Physical parts you can touch
c)
Electrical current in cables
19.

Which of the following is NOT an input device?

a)

Printer

b)

Keyboard

c)

Scanner

d)

Mouse

20.

Which software allows you to create and edit text documents?

a)

CPU

b)

Google Docs

c)

Motherboard

d)

RAM

21.
What are the physical components of a computer system called?
a)
Hardware
b)
Desktop
c)
Devices
d)
Peripherals
22.
What are these?
a)
Tower
b)
Motherboard
c)
Harddrive
d)
RAM memory
23.
a)

Hardware

b)

Software

24.
Name the computer hardware shown.
a)
CPU and Internal Hard Drive
b)
Mouse
c)
Monitor
d)
Speakers
25.
Name the computer hardware shown.
a)
Keyboard
b)
Cables
c)
Printer
d)
USB Flash Drive
26.
Name the computer hardware shown.
a)
Printer
b)
Mouse
c)
Monitor
d)
Speakers
27.
Name the computer hardware shown.
a)
Keyboard
b)
Monitor
c)
Mouse
d)

System Unit

28.

CPU is the _____________ of the computer.

a)

mother

b)

system

c)

brain

d)

process

29.

What does the Random Access Memory (RAM) do for the computer?

a)

Stores data temporarily

b)

Stores data in the cloud

c)

Works like a brain

d)

Works as an input device

30.

Which of the following are examples of a computer's hardware?

a)

All of these

b)

Computer Monitor

c)

Graphics Card

d)

Speakers