Computer System Components: Hardware

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Match the storage device to its primary characteristic:

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) = Mechanical storage with spinning disks. Solid State Drive (SSD) = Electronic storage with faster access times. Flash Drive = Portable storage using flash memory. RAM = Volatile memory used for active data.

Match the operating system with its typical device:

Windows = Desktop and laptop computers macOS = Apple Macintosh computers Android = Smartphones and tablets Linux = Servers and embedded systems

Match the threat with its corresponding prevention method:

Malware = Install and regularly update antivirus software. Phishing = Verify the legitimacy of email senders and website URLs. Unauthorized Access = Use strong, unique passwords and multi-factor authentication. Data Breach = Encrypt sensitive data and implement access controls.

Match the following software to its function:

Web Browser = Allows users to access and view web pages. Word Processor = Used to create and edit text-based documents. Spreadsheet Software = Designed for organizing and analyzing data in tables. Presentation Software = Used to create and deliver slideshows. Signup and view all the answers

Match the file extension to its corresponding file type:

.docx = Microsoft Word document .xlsx = Microsoft Excel spreadsheet .pptx = Microsoft PowerPoint presentation .pdf = Portable Document Format Signup and view all the answers

Match the input device to its primary function:

Keyboard = Entering text and commands Mouse = Controlling the cursor and selecting items Scanner = Digitizing physical documents and images Microphone = Recording audio Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of computer network with its scale:

LAN (Local Area Network) = Network within a limited area, such as a home or office WAN (Wide Area Network) = Network that covers a large geographical area MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) = Network that covers a city or metropolitan area PAN (Personal Area Network) = Network for connecting devices within a personal workspace Signup and view all the answers

Match the CPU component to its function:

ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) = Performs arithmetic and logical operations Control Unit = Coordinates and controls CPU operations Registers = Stores data and instructions temporarily Cache Memory = Provides fast access to frequently used data Signup and view all the answers

Match the utility program to its function:

File Manager = Organizes and manages files and folders Disk Defragmenter = Optimizes disk performance by rearranging fragmented files Antivirus Software = Protects against malware and viruses Backup Software = Creates copies of data for recovery purposes Signup and view all the answers

Match the term to its description in computer security:

Firewall = A barrier that blocks unauthorized access to a network. Encryption = The process of converting data into a secure, unreadable format. Authentication = Verifying the identity of a user, device, or service. Authorization = Granting specific access rights and permissions. Signup and view all the answers

Match the component with its role in data processing:

Input Device = Accepts data and instructions from the user. CPU = Processes data according to instructions. Memory = Stores data and instructions for quick access. Output Device = Displays or presents processed data to the user. Signup and view all the answers

Match the cloud computing service model with its function:

IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) = Provides virtualized computing resources over the internet. PaaS (Platform as a Service) = Provides a platform for developing, running, and managing applications. SaaS (Software as a Service) = Provides access to software applications over the internet. DaaS (Desktop as a Service) = Provides a virtual desktop environment over the internet. Signup and view all the answers

Match the system with its use case:

Batch Processing = Processing large volumes of data in groups at scheduled intervals. Real-time Processing = Processing data immediately as it is received. Online Transaction Processing = Processing individual transactions as they occur. Cloud computing = On-demand delivery of computer system resources, data storage and computing power Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of server with its function:

Web Server = Hosts websites and delivers web content to clients. Database Server = Stores and manages databases. Mail Server = Handles the sending, receiving, and storing of emails. File Server = Stores and provides access to files. Signup and view all the answers

Match the Internet Protocol with its description:

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) = Provides reliable, ordered, and error-checked delivery of data. IP (Internet Protocol) = Routes data packets between networks. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) = Used for transferring data over the web. DNS (Domain Name System) = Translates domain names to IP addresses. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is Hardware?

Physical parts of a computer you can touch.

What is the CPU?

The 'brain' of the computer; processes instructions.