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Computer Hardware and Software

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name

Class

Date

What is computer software?

programs that do work users are directly interested in

information stored by a computer

an electronic device

where most of the calculations take place?

What is computer hardware?

programs that do work

information that is stored by a computer

the physical parts of a computer system

the main printed circuit board

Which of the following is NOT hardware?

keyboard

mouse

Windows 10

CPU

Which of the following is NOT software?

MS Word

RAM

Windows 10

CAMI Maths

The part of the computer that one types on to input text, numbers, and other information.

Keyboard

Stylus

SSD (Solid State Drive)

Case

A term to describe computer system software that manages resources, including hardware, software, and common services for computer programs.

Operating System

Motherboard

BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)

SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment)

A device that forwards packets of data between computers and computer networks. Older models had to be hardwired between devices, but newer models communicate via radio frequencies known as wifi.

Router

Cable Box

USB (Universal Serial Bus)

Southbridge

Which one is an input device?

printer

mouse

monitor

speakers

Which one is an output device?

monitor

speaker

printer

all of them

10.

A piece of computer hardware equipment used to enter data and control signals to a computer or information appliance. Examples include keyboards, mouse, scanners, digital cameras and game controllers.

Input device

Output device

Storage Device

Processing component

11.

Any device used to send data from a computer to another device or user. Usually for humans in the form of audio or video. Examples include monitors, projectors, speakers, headphones and printers.

Output device

Input device

Storage device

Processing Component

12.

What is a CPU?

Central processing unit

Carrying process unit

central part unit

charging port unit

13.

This is the name for the program that allows the user to interact with a computer and makes the computer run correctly.

program

operating system

BIOS

GUI

14.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system?

Linux

Microsoft

Android

Windows

15.

Which of the following is a mobile operating system?

Apple iOS

macOS

Windows 11

Linux

Reset

Computer Hardware and Software

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

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