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WorksheetsConnect Activity: Peripherals Introduction
Total questions: 79
Worksheet time: 40mins
Hardware that connects to your computer to send or receive information is called...
Inputs
Devices
Peripherals
A speaker puts information into the computer.
False
True
Which of these is an output device?
Keyboard
Monitor
Scanner
Microphone
Which learning focus matches giving clear step-by-step instructions to solve problems?
Algorithmic thinking and logic
Introduction to computer science
Digital literacy and safety
Scratch game programming
A school plans five units: safe digital use, intro to computer science, algorithmic thinking and logic, Scratch programming, and digital literacy. Which order best groups the coding-focused units together?
Safe digital use then digital literacy then logic
Digital literacy then safe use then Scratch
Scratch then safe digital use then logic
Intro CS then algorithmic logic then Scratch
Which statement best defines a computer for grade 6 learners?
A machine that follows instructions
A screen that shows movies and pictures
A machine that only stores files
A device that works without electricity
In the IPO model, what happens during the Process stage?
Results are shown to the user
Information is saved to the cloud
Data is changed using instructions
Data is entered using input devices
Which pair shows the correct order of the IPO cycle stages?
Process, Input, Output
Input, Output, Process
Input, Process, Output
Output, Process, Input
A student types numbers and then sees a bar chart. Which option matches each step to the correct IPO stage?
Typing numbers: Output; Bar chart: Input
Typing numbers: Input; Bar chart: Output
Typing numbers: Process; Bar chart: Input
Typing numbers: Output; Bar chart: Process
Which device is MOST clearly a computer?
Microwave with timer dial
Electric fan with speed buttons
Smartphone with apps
Picture frame with printed photos
Why isn't a washing machine usually called a computer?
It has no electricity
It never follows instructions
It has only a few fixed instructions, not general programs
It is only used for graphics and gaming
Which option correctly matches each step of adding two numbers to IPO?
Get numbers: Process; Add numbers: Output; Show answer: Input
Get numbers: Input; Add numbers: Process; Show answer: Output
Get numbers: Output; Add numbers: Input; Show answer: Process
Get numbers: Input; Add numbers: Output; Show answer: Process
Which action is the input in a microwave’s cycle?
Hearing a beeping alert
Setting the cooking time
Typing a cooking instruction
Watching food rotate
What is the output of a microwave?
The beeping sound when finished
The display showing the time left
The power level chosen by user
The door closing before heating
When you press the 'G' key, which step is processing?
Pressing the key
Computer turning keypress into data
Letter appears on monitor
Cursor blinks on screen
Which option shows the correct input, process, and output when typing 'dog'?
Input: letters appear; Process: CPU thinks; Output: key pressed
Input: key pressed; Process: CPU interprets; Output: letters display
Input: screen shows text; Process: user reads; Output: CPU interprets
Input: CPU interprets; Process: letters show; Output: key pressed
Which scenario best shows the IPO cycle across devices?
Game controller vibrates before input
Microwave heats food without user action
Phone gets tap, processes it, shows icon
Printer prints before data exists
What is a computer peripheral?
A website for sharing information
A device inside the processor
Hardware that connects to a computer
A program on the operating system
Which device is an input device because it sends information to the computer?
Speakers
Monitor
Keyboard
Projector
A microphone connected to a computer is an example of what?
Network device
Storage device
Output device
Input device
You want to video chat with a friend. Which device lets your computer capture video?
Monitor
Speakers
Mouse
Webcam
A classmate says, “Speakers are input devices because they connect to the computer.” What is the best response?
Speakers store music files
Speakers send sound into the computer
Speakers output sound from the computer
Any connected device is an input device
Which lesson covers backup and storage?
Lesson 4
Lesson 3
Lesson 2
Lesson 5
Which pair of lessons is most likely completed first based on common order?
Lessons 5 and 6
Lessons 3 and 4
Lessons 2 and 3
Lessons 1 and 2
Which unit is commonly used to measure digital storage for school files?
Kilobytes for videos and games
Bytes for homework documents
Gigabytes for operating systems
Megabytes for short audio files
What is a quick way to keep a backup copy of homework in case the laptop breaks?
Use a USB memory stick for backups
Rely on the laptop hard drive only
Delete old files to save more space
Share files to a friend’s computer
Which statement best compares two storage devices for taking work between school and home?
External drives are smallest while USB sticks are largest
USB sticks are portable while cloud storage needs internet
Internal hard drives are removable while USB sticks are fixed
Cloud storage is offline while USB sticks require Wi‑Fi
Who is a hacker in computer security?
Someone who unlawfully accesses systems
Someone who cleans keyboards
Someone who installs printers
Someone who repairs phone screens
What does malware usually do to a computer?
Speed up downloads
Improve battery life
Cool the processor
Harm or disrupt the system
Which is a type of malware?
Cooling fan
Power adapter
Screen protector
Computer virus
Which of these is a threat to your data without internet?
Losing a laptop in a cafe
Changing the desktop theme
Adjusting screen brightness
Using a wired mouse
Which backup method best protects files from device loss or damage?
Keep one copy on desktop
Save copies to cloud storage
Empty the recycle bin
Rename files every week
How can you recover deleted school work?
Turn on airplane mode
Disable antivirus
Restore from backup
Share with classmates
Which is a device threat that could make your files unavailable even if no one hacks you?
Battery drops to fifty percent
Friend shares a funny meme
Laptop stolen from a school bag
Screen brightness is set low
A flood damages your computer and USB drive. What kind of problem is this?
Slow internet connection
Password typed incorrectly
Bug in a word processor
Disaster causing physical damage
You accidentally delete your homework folder and empty the recycle bin. What has happened?
Accidental data loss
Planned software update
Successful file encryption
Safe file backup process
Which action best protects your data if your device is stolen?
Keep backups in cloud storage
Rename your files
Use a loud notification tone
Turn off Wi‑Fi at lunch
Which plan helps a school recover files after a fire?
Buying brighter classroom projectors
Disaster recovery with off‑site backups
Installing extra photo editing apps
Sharing passwords among teachers
You copy important files to a USB drive and carry it everywhere. What is the main risk, and what should you do?
Wi‑Fi risk; switch to airplane mode
Theft risk; keep encrypted backups
Dust risk; clean the ports weekly
Overheating risk; use a cooling pad
What does it mean to back up data?
Compress files
Move files
Make a copy of files
Delete files
Which device is a small, portable option for backing up documents from a laptop?
Internal cooling fan
Wireless mouse receiver
Desktop graphics card
USB memory stick
A family wants two different ways to back up photos: one at home and one online. Which pair is best?
External hard drive and cloud storage
USB stick and printer paper
Cloud storage and screen protector
External monitor and speakers
Your laptop is damaged and you can't use your devices. Which backup method lets you access your files from a school computer?
Files kept on the internal drive
Copies on an external hard drive
Copies on a USB memory stick
Copies in a cloud storage account
Which is the smallest unit of digital storage?
Megabyte
Bit
Byte
Kilobyte
A nibble is best described as?
One million bytes
Half a byte
One byte
One thousand bytes
Which option lists units from smallest to largest?
Byte, Megabyte, Kilobyte, Gigabyte
Megabyte, Byte, Kilobyte, Gigabyte
Kilobyte, Byte, Megabyte, Gigabyte
Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte
Which pair shows two consecutive units in increasing order?
Megabyte then Kilobyte
Petabyte then Terabyte
Terabyte then Gigabyte
Gigabyte then Terabyte
How does a 64 GB USB stick compare to 5 TB of storage?
About the same storage
Much less storage
Slightly more storage
Far more storage
Which device is best for backing up large videos?
USB stick 64 GB
Floppy disk 1.44 MB
Cloud print device 1 MB
External hard drive 5 TB
You need to move 3 GB of photos between computers. Which storage unit is most reasonable for the files?
About three petabytes
About three bytes
About three kilobytes
About three gigabytes
Which reason best explains why you should protect your data?
It always saves automatically
It could be stolen by others
It cannot be shared online
It never uses much storage
Which is an example of a threat that infects a computer and harms data?
File shortcut
Screen saver
Power button
Computer virus
Accidental data loss can happen when a file is
printed on paper
renamed neatly
shared with friends
deleted by mistake
Which is a natural disaster that can damage stored data?
Flood water
Blue wallpaper
New password
Mouse cursor
Which device is commonly used for backing up small amounts of data?
Graphics tablet
Webcam camera
USB memory stick
Wireless mouse
Which option describes an external hard drive?
Portable storage device
Built-in display panel
Network security program
Power supply cable
Which is an example of online storage for backups?
Laser printer tray
DVD movie disc
Computer wallpaper
Cloud service account
What is the smallest unit of digital information in this sequence?
Bit unit
Byte unit
Kilobyte unit
Megabyte unit
Which list shows storage units from smallest to larger?
Byte, Bit, Nibble
Kilobyte, Bit, Byte
Bit, Nibble, Byte
Megabyte, Byte, Bit
Which unit comes directly after Kilobyte in increasing order?
Megabyte
Nibble
Bit
Terahertz
You want two backups: one on a device you carry and one online. Which pair works best?
Wallpaper and theme
Speaker and monitor
Mouse and keyboard
USB stick and cloud
A student’s laptop is stolen. Which action would reduce data loss?
Changing desktop theme
Regular cloud backups
Using bright screensavers
Keeping many tabs open
Which statement best describes why multiple backups are useful?
One copy may fail or be damaged
They increase screen brightness
They stop computers from lagging
They make files look colorful
What does the term “backup” mean when working with files?
Compress files to save space
Make a copy of data for safety
Move data to another folder permanently
Rename documents for organization
Which situation is the best reason to keep a backup of your schoolwork?
To share files faster with friends
To recover files if a virus deletes them
To make your computer run games smoothly
To avoid using the internet at home
Which option lists examples of storage devices you can hold in your hand?
USB memory stick and external drive
Monitor and keyboard
Wi‑Fi router and modem
DVD player and speakers
A student wants to access files from school and home without carrying hardware. Which storage choice best fits this plan?
Use only a camera’s memory card
Save everything to a game console
Store files on OneDrive or Google Drive
Keep files on a local desktop only
Which statement best explains why making a backup of your files is important?
It increases the size of your computer’s screen
It stops other people from ever copying your files
It makes files open faster on your computer
It protects against accidental deletion or device loss
You must move schoolwork between home and school and keep a backup. Which storage device is the most suitable choice?
Large office tape cartridge
USB flash drive with enough capacity
Internal desktop hard disk
CD-ROM with read-only data
A friend chooses cloud storage for backups. Which is the strongest justification for this choice?
Files are accessible from any internet-connected device
It increases computer speed without internet
It removes the need for passwords forever
It works only when the laptop battery is full
Which device is an example of an input device?
Monitor for showing videos
Speakers for playing music
Printer for making hardcopies
Keyboard for typing letters
Headphones are best classified as which type of device?
Input device for recording sound
Output device for listening to audio
Storage device for saving songs
Computer for processing programs
Which device mainly stores data for later use?
Webcam camera
USB flash drive
Projector screen
Microphone headset
A printer’s main function is to:
Capture images into the computer
Save files for long-term keeping
Display visuals on a screen
Produce paper copies of documents
Where would you most likely find a home user’s headphones during the homework activity?
On the computer motherboard
In the home office area
Inside the printer tray
In the browser downloads
Which statement compares input and output devices correctly?
Input displays results; output types information
Input stores data long-term; output processes programs
Input sends data to the computer; output sends data to the user
Input sends data to a user; output sends data to a device
Which item is least likely to be a storage device for this homework?
External hard drive unit
Cloud drive account
SD memory card
Laser computer mouse
You must listen to audio from a computer without disturbing others. Which device is most suitable?
Touchscreen monitor
Headphones over the ears
Speakers on the desk
Webcam with mic
A student notes: “Allows me to listen to audio from the computer.” Which table column does this description belong to?
What does it do?
Name of the device
Input, Output, or Storage
Where did you find it?
