iGCSE CS Revision - Hardware & Software

What part of the computer is the 'brains of the computer?'

• Hard Drive
• Processor
• Random Access Memory (RAM)
• Motherboard

What part of the computer hold data / programs temporarily?

• Hard Drive
• Random Access Memory (RAM)
• Processor
• Motherboard

What part of the computer connects all the internal components together?

• Hard Drive
• Processor
• Motherboard
• Random Access Memory (RAM)

What part of the computer is responsible for saving data to?

• Hard Drive
• Processor
• Motherboard
• Hard Drive

What type of interface do most modern day computers use?

• Graphical User Interface
• Command Line Interface
• Graphical User Interface

What is the name of the interface used, when computers first became popular, usually it had a black screen and white writing only?

• Graphical User Interface
• Command Line Interface
• Graphical User Interface

What device is used to read the temperature?

• Light Sensor
• Pressure Sensor
• Thermometer

• PH Sensor

What computer is used by a lot of people as a desktop PC, but is more portable?

• Small desktop PC
• Tablet
• Phone
• Laptop

What type of program allows users to store data?

• Database
• Spreadsheet
• Word Processing
• Image Editing

What is application software?

• Software the runs the computer
• Software that does a specific task.
• Software that takes over when your computer crashes