Computers

Question 1

What are the two definitions of a computer?

Answer 1

A programmable machine.
Or,
An electronic device that takes in data, processes it and then outputs the result.

Question 2

What is the function of a Hard Disk Drive?

Answer 2

A storage device where all the programs and data are stored.

Question 3

What hardware component is a storage device where all the programs and data are stored?

Answer 3

The Hard Disk Drive

Question 4

What does RAM stand for?

Answer 4

Random Access Memory

Question 5

What is the function of a RAM?

Answer 5

Temporary memory which is used to store data and instructions for programs currently in use. Data and instructions in RAM are lost when the computer is switched off or loses power.

Question 6

What hardware component has temporary memory which is used to store data and instructions for programs currently in use?

Answer 6

The RAM

Question 7

What does CPU stand for?

Answer 7

Central Processing Unit

Question 8

What is the function of the CPU?

Answer 8

This is often called ‘the brain’ of the computer. The CPU carries out the instructions. When you type or click, it is the CPU that will carry out your instructions.

Question 9

What hardware component is often called ‘the brain’ of the computer and carries out the instructions?

Answer 9

The CPU

Question 10

What is the function of the power supply?

Answer 10

This is a box in the computer that powers the machine. It’s normally has an in-built fan, to keep it cool.

Question 11

What hardware component is a box in the computer that powers the machine?

Answer 11

The Power Supply

Question 12

What is the function of the heat sink?

Answer 12

This normally sits on top of the CPU and draws heat away from the CPU, which can get very hot carrying out all the instructions, so that the CPU can work at maximum efficiency.

Question 13

What hardware component normally sits on top of the CPU and draws heat away from it so that the CPU can work at maximum efficiency?

Answer 13

The Heat Sink

Question 14

What is the function of the Motherboard?

Answer 14

This is the electronics board that all the components of a computer connect to or are attached to.

Question 15

What hardware component is the electronics board that all the components of a computer connect to or are attached to?

Answer 15

The Motherboard

Question 16

What is the definition of an Input Device?

Answer 16

A device that takes in information when you press a button or move your mouse.

Question 17

What is a device called that takes in information when you press a button or move your mouse?

Answer 17

An Input Device

Question 18

What is the definition of an output device?

Answer 18

A device that sends out information in the form of a picture or a sound.

Question 19

What is a device called that sends out information in the form of a picture or a sound?

Answer 19

An Output Device

Question 20

Give five examples of an Input Device.

Answer 20

A keyboard, mouse, microphone, scanner and webcam.

Question 21

A keyboard, mouse, microphone, scanner and webcam are all examples of what type of device?

Answer 21

An Input Device

Question 22

Give five examples of an Output device.

Answer 22

A printer, speaker, projector, monitor and headphones.

Question 23

A printer, speaker, projector, monitor and headphones are all examples of what type of device?

Answer 23

An Output Device

Question 24

Why is a touchscreen considered to be both an Input and Output device?

Answer 24

The screen lets you type and tap apps, which are inputs, but it also shows the result of your actions/choices, which are outputs.

Question 25

List five computers

Answer 25

Calculator 
Washing machine
Toaster
Smartphone 
Pc
iPad
Car
Microwave