Sec 1 CPA - CPF1 Computer Systems

Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer system.

Which of the following is a hardware?

• Microsoft Word program

• Microsoft PowerPoint program

• Inkscape program

• Mouse

Software refers to programs that instructs the computer what to do.

Which of the following is a software?

• Keyboard

• Printer

• Speaker

• Inkscape program

A ______ holds many internal components and parts of a computer together.

• Fatherboard

• Motherboard

• Thumbdrive

• CD

CPU is also known as Central ____________ Unit. It is the 'brain' of the computer.

• Product

• Processing

• Performance

• Perfect

The 3 operations that a computer system usually performs are: Input, Process and ______.

• Result

• Calculate

• Output

• Store

Input devices can be used to enter data into a computer system.

Which of the following is an input device?

• Speaker

• Screen projector

• Printer

• Keyboard

Output devices give out data to users.

Which of the following is an output device?

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Scanner

• Printer

Storage devices can be used to store things such as files or videos.

Which of the following is a storage device?

• Printer

• Flash drive

• Speaker

• Battery

Computer systems usually perform ________, Process and Output operations.

• Industry

• Interfere

• Inside

• Input

The 'brain' of a computer is known as _______ Processing Unit (CPU). It carries out instructions to perform calculations and process data.

• Centre

• Central

• Control

• Counter