WorksheetsA Look Inside a Computer
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Fill in the blank with the correct words. The ____________ is the part of the computer that stores all the files and programs.
hard drive
monitor
keyboard
printer
Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. The ____________ helps keep the computer’s parts from getting too hot.
fan and heat sink
motherboard
keyboard
hard drive
Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. Laptops and Chromebooks have a ____________ to allow them to be used without being plugged in.
battery
screen
keyboard
mouse
Fill in the blank with the correct words. The ____________ is considered the “brain” of the computer because it processes information and runs programs.
CPU
Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. All the hardware parts connect to the ____________ inside the computer.
motherboard
keyboard
monitor
printer
Which device is designed to be the most portable?
Desktop
Laptop
Chromebook
Both B and C
Which hardware component is found in all three types of devices?
Battery
Motherboard
Touchscreen
Webcam
What is the main job of the heat sink and fan inside a computer?
Store data
Process graphics
Keep the computer cool
Power the computer
Which device usually has the largest hard drive for storing lots of files?
Desktop
Laptop
Chromebook
Tablet
Which part is most important for running apps and programs quickly?
Battery
CPU
Keyboard
Screen
One reason a Chromebook might not need as big a hard drive as a desktop computer is:
It stores most files and applications in the cloud.
It requires more storage for games.
It is used for heavy video editing.
It runs more complex software than desktops.
If a laptop’s fan stops working, the computer might experience which of the following problems?
The computer may overheat and shut down unexpectedly.
The screen will display only in black and white.
The keyboard will stop working.
The battery will charge faster than usual.
One big difference between how a desktop and a laptop get their power is:
A desktop is usually plugged into a wall outlet, while a laptop can run on a battery.
A desktop can run on a battery, while a laptop must be plugged in at all times.
Both desktops and laptops only run on batteries.
Desktops and laptops both require charging like a phone.
Fill in the blank: The part of the computer that stores lots of files is the ________.
hard drive
monitor
keyboard
printer
Fill in the blank: The part of the computer that keeps it cool is the ________.
fan and heat sink
motherboard
hard drive
keyboard
