The Computer System and Peripherals

Which of the following, best describes input ?

• When a computer user is provided with information.

• Allowing a computer user to enter data into the computer.

• Saving results for future use.

• Setting up the device.

Hardware may be defined as:

• The parts of the computer we cannot see.

• The parts of the computer that we can see and touch.

A Computer may be defined as:

• A device that accepts input.

• A storage device

• A device that accepts input, processes input, saves results and outputs information

All of the following are input devices except:

• Mouse

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Microphone

A computer system consists of :

• Input devices

• Processing devices

• Output device

• Storage device

The Input, Processing, Storage, Output cycle consists of:

• Input, Processing, Storage, Output

• Output and Processing

• Input and Storage

True/ False

Peripheral devices are hardware devices.

• False

• True

A peripheral device may be defined as:

• A device that transmit electrical signal.

• An external device that is connected to the computer system.

• An output device only.

• A storage device.

True/ False

"Care and Maintenance of the Computer System, is important because our devices will last longer".

• False

• True

All the following items are methods to care for your devices, EXCEPT

• Install an antivirus software.

• Have a backup of your files.

• Overcharge your laptop battery.

• Don't browse malicious websites.