Computer Hardware Basics

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Which component of a computer is responsible for processing data?

Output device
Input device
Storage device
System unit (correct)

What is the purpose of a communications device in a computer?

To record and retrieve items to and from storage media
To enter data and instructions to a computer
To convey information to people
To send and receive data to and from other devices (correct)

What is the main function of green computing?

To connect devices together via communications devices and transmission media
To reduce the electricity and waste generated when using a computer (correct)
To share interests and ideas on a social networking website
To tell the computer what tasks to perform and how

What is a network in the context of computers?

A collection of devices connected together via communications devices and transmission media (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does software do in a computer?

Tells the computer what tasks to perform and how (C) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following computer components with their descriptions:

Input device = Enters data and instructions to a computer Output device = Conveys information to people System unit = Contains electronic components that are used to process data Storage device = Records and retrieves items to and from storage media Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Green computing = Involves reducing the electricity and waste generated when using a computer Network = Collection of devices connected together via communications devices and transmission media Social networking website = Encourages members to share their interests, ideas Installing = The process of making a program or system ready for use Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of devices with their functions:

Input device = Keyboard, mouse Output device = Monitor, printer Storage device = Hard drive, USB flash drive Communications device = Modem, network card Signup and view all the answers

Match the following computer terms with their definitions:

Computer = An electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory Hardware = Electric, electronic and mechanical components a computer contains Software = Tells the computer what tasks to perform and how Network = Collection of devices connected together via communications devices and transmission media Signup and view all the answers

Match the following computer concepts with their descriptions:

Data = The raw facts and figures that a computer processes Information = Data that is organized in a meaningful way Green computing = Involves reducing the electricity and waste generated when using a computer Social networking website = Encourages members to share their interests, ideas Signup and view all the answers