COMPUTER HARWARE

Question 1

A ___ is an electronic device that stores, retrieves, and process data, and can be programmed with instructions. It is composed of hardware and software, and can exist in a variety of sizes and configurations.

Answer 1

Computer

Question 2

is a box that contains all the parts that make the computer work. It also has slots to put computer disks in. This case contains power supply that serves as the source of energy or electric current.

Answer 2

Computer tower or case

Question 3

is like television screen that displays information or graphical images on screen

Answer 3

Monitor

Question 4

is a common input device containing alphanumeric symbols and special keys which are pressed when encoding

Answer 4

Keyboard

Question 5

is the small hand held device that is attached to the computer. It has two buttons used for clicking and is used also to move the cursor (pointer) on the computer screen.

Answer 5

Mouse

Question 6

is a device that puts what you have created on to paper to provide hard copy

Answer 6

Printer

Question 7

is a device that captures so that they can be seen and used on the computer, similar to a color photocopier

Answer 7

Scanner

Question 8

is a device that holds all the information permanently that is stored in the computer.

Answer 8

Hard disk

Question 9

(sometimes just called a disk) looks like a plastic card that can be put into a slot in the front of a computer case

Answer 9

Floppy disk

Question 10

is a large capacity, compact, fast and reliable portable storage device

Answer 10

USB flash drive

Question 11

drive is vey similar to a stereo CD/DVD player. It does not only play music but also retrieves information stored on CD’S/ DVD’s.

Answer 11

CD ROM/ DVD