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Term 2 - Introduction to computers Flashcards

1
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An input device is…

A

any piece of computer hardware used to provide data to a computer system

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An output device is…

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any piece of computer hardware used to communicate the results of data that has been processed

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3
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Which of the following is NOT an output device?

Printer, Mouse, Monitor, Speaker

A

Mouse

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4
Q

Which of the following is NOT an input device?

Keyboard, Mouse, Microphone, Monitor

A

Monitor

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5
Q

A USB pen drive is a form of internal storage - True or False?

A

False

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6
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A CD/DVD is a form of external storage - True or False?

A

True

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7
Q

An SD card is a form of internal storage - True or False?

A

False

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8
Q

What does RAM stand for?

A

Random Access Memory

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9
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What can hardware be described as?

A

the physical parts of the computer

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10
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What can software be described as?

A

the programs that run on a computer

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11
Q

Which computer part is “where the computer stores the current task that is being carried out. This is like your short term memory”

A

Random Access Memory (RAM)

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12
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Which computer part is “like your brain, it’s where all the processes are carried out (like thoughts in your head)”

A

The processor

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13
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Which computer part is “like your heart pumps blood around your body, it pumps electricity around the computer”

A

The Power Supply

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14
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Which computer part is “like your central nervous system it sends messages to all of the components inside the computer like your nerves send signals to different parts of your body.”

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The Motherboard

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15
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Which computer part is “where all of your documents, pictures, programs etc. are stored on the computer, similar to all of the long term memories in your brain.”

A

The hard disk

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16
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Which computer part “holds everything together and keeps each of the components in place, similar to the way your skeleton keeps your body together!”

A

The computer casing

17
Q 
Which of these would be the most suitable type of hardware to store data for a long period of time:
RAM
Hard Disk Drive
Power Supply
Processor
?
A

Hard Disk Drive

18
Q 
Which of these would be the most suitable type of hardware to enter text commands into a computer:
Mouse
Keyboard
Monitor
Printer
?
A

Keyboard

19
Q 
Which of these would be the most suitable type of software to write a report on a computer:
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
?
A

Microsoft Word

20
Q

Which would be the most suitable type of hardware/storage to store data for a short period of time?

A

RAM

Year 7 ICT (5 decks)

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