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What is the primary function of a network card?
What is the primary function of a network card?
- To store data
- To display output
- To provide a network connection (correct)
- To power the computer system
What is the purpose of the power supply in a computer system?
What is the purpose of the power supply in a computer system?
- To cool the computer system
- To store data temporarily
- To provide power to the main components (correct)
- To display output
Which type of device is a mouse?
Which type of device is a mouse?
- Input hardware device (correct)
- External storage device
- Output hardware device
- Internal hardware device
What is software primarily composed of?
What is software primarily composed of?
What is the function of an optical disk drive?
What is the function of an optical disk drive?
What is an example of an external storage device?
What is an example of an external storage device?
What is the primary purpose of application software?
What is the primary purpose of application software?
What is the primary function of software?
What is the primary function of software?
What type of software is used to prepare reports and school essays?
What type of software is used to prepare reports and school essays?
What is the primary function of device drivers?
What is the primary function of device drivers?
What is the primary purpose of utility software?
What is the primary purpose of utility software?
Why is both hardware and software necessary for a computer system to be useful?
Why is both hardware and software necessary for a computer system to be useful?
What is the primary characteristic of hardware in a computer system?
What is the primary characteristic of hardware in a computer system?
What is the primary function of the processor in a computer system?
What is the primary function of the processor in a computer system?
What is the primary example of external hardware devices?
What is the primary example of external hardware devices?
What is the primary difference between applications software and system software?
What is the primary difference between applications software and system software?
What is the primary function of system software?
What is the primary function of system software?
What is the primary example of applications software?
What is the primary example of applications software?
What is the primary function of a database?
What is the primary function of a database?
What is the purpose of the Spell Check feature in a text editor?
What is the purpose of the Spell Check feature in a text editor?
What is the primary function of Photo Editing software?
What is the primary function of Photo Editing software?
What is the purpose of the Find/Replace feature in a text editor?
What is the purpose of the Find/Replace feature in a text editor?
What is the purpose of the Lookup function in a database?
What is the purpose of the Lookup function in a database?
What is the primary function of Vector Graphics software?
What is the primary function of Vector Graphics software?
What is the primary function of Measuring and Control Software?
What is the primary function of Measuring and Control Software?
What type of software allows hardware devices to run on a computer?
What type of software allows hardware devices to run on a computer?
Which of the following is an example of Application Software?
Which of the following is an example of Application Software?
What is the primary purpose of an Operating System?
What is the primary purpose of an Operating System?
What type of software comes with a mobile phone or can be downloaded and updated?
What type of software comes with a mobile phone or can be downloaded and updated?
What do Measuring Sensors do?
What do Measuring Sensors do?
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Network Card
Network Card
Connects a computer to a network, either wirelessly or with a cable.
Optical Disk Drive
Optical Disk Drive
Reads and writes data from optical discs like CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays.
Power Supply
Power Supply
Provides power to computer components.
Processor
Processor
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Motherboard
Motherboard
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RAM
RAM
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ROM
ROM
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Video Card
Video Card
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Sound Card
Sound Card
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Internal Hard Drive
Internal Hard Drive
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Monitor
Monitor
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Keyboard
Keyboard
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Mouse
Mouse
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Printer
Printer
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External Storage Device
External Storage Device
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Input Device
Input Device
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Output Device
Output Device
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Software
Software
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Application Software
Application Software
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System Software
System Software
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Operating System
Operating System
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Device Driver
Device Driver
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Utilities
Utilities
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Word Processing
Word Processing
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Spreadsheet
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Database Management Systems
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Study Notes
Hardware Components
- A network card provides a computer with a network connection, either through wireless signals or a physical cable connection.
- An optical disk drive (CD/DVD/Blu-Ray) allows optical disks to run on a computer and can also write data onto discs.
- A power supply connects to main power sources and provides power to the computer system, including the motherboard, hard drive, and optical drives.
Internal Hardware Devices
- Examples of internal hardware devices include processor, motherboard, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), video cards, sound cards, and internal hard disk drives.
External Hardware Devices
- Examples of external hardware devices include monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, and external storage devices.
- Input devices allow users to input data into a computer, such as a mouse, keyboard, and microphone.
- Output devices display data from a computer, such as a monitor and speakers.
- External storage devices provide external storage or backup solutions, such as an external hard drive.
Computer Software
- Software is a collection of instructions that can be run on a computer, telling the computer what to do.
- Software is not a physical thing, but it can be stored on a physical medium such as a CD-ROM.
- A computer system needs both hardware and software to be useful.
Application Software
- Examples of application software include word processing, spreadsheet, database management systems, and photo-editing software.
- Application software is designed to allow users to complete specific tasks, such as writing a letter, browsing the internet, or manipulating data in a spreadsheet.
- Examples of application software include:
- Word processing software, used to prepare reports, school essays, etc.
- Spreadsheet software, used to create and organise numeric data.
- Database software, used to insert and organise data using fields and records.
- Photo-editing software, used to edit digital images.
- Graphics manipulation software, used to create and edit bitmap and vector graphics.
- Video-editing software, used to edit and format video using various tools and techniques.
- Apps (phone applications), used to run on mobile phones.
- Measuring and control software, responsible for changing physical conditions in an environment.
System Software
- Examples of system software include operating systems, device drivers, and utilities.
- System software is normally involved in the running of the computer, providing a user interface, allowing hardware components to work, and maintaining computer performance.
- Examples of system software include:
- Operating systems, which manage a computer's functions, including hardware devices.
- Device drivers, which allow hardware devices to run on the computer.
- Utilities, which maintain the computer's performance, such as antivirus software.
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Test your knowledge of computer systems with this quiz on hardware and software components. Identify internal and external hardware devices, peripherals, and learn to define hardware in a computer system. A must-take for ICT IGCSE students!
