Hardware Knowledge

What is a peripheral device?

• A peripheral device is a type of software used to control the computer system.

• A peripheral device is an internal component of the computer system.

• A peripheral device is an external device that provides input and output for the computer system.

• A peripheral device is a type of storage device used to store data.

Give an example of an input device.

• printer

• monitor

• keyboard

• mouse

Name one output device.

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• Printer

• Speaker

What is the function of a printer?

• To cook food

• To play music

• To fly in the sky

• To produce physical copies of electronic documents or images.

Explain the difference between impact and non-impact printers.

• Impact printers are faster than non-impact printers.

• Impact printers use laser technology, non-impact printers use inkjet technology.

• Impact printers are more expensive than non-impact printers.

• Impact printers physically strike paper, non-impact printers do not.

What are the types of printers based on technology?

• inkjet printers, laser printers, dot matrix printers, thermal printers

• laser thermal printers

• laser matrix printers

• thermal inkjet printers

How does a laser printer work?

• A laser printer projects images directly onto paper without any intermediary steps.

• A laser printer relies on thermal printing to produce images on paper.

• A laser printer uses a laser beam to create an electrostatic image on a photosensitive drum, attracting toner particles to form the image on paper.

• A laser printer uses inkjet technology to print documents.

What is the purpose of a scanner?

• The purpose of a scanner is to convert physical documents or images into digital format.

• The purpose of a scanner is to fly airplanes

• The purpose of a scanner is to play music

• The purpose of a scanner is to cook food

Name a type of input device used mainly for gaming.

• Touchscreen

• Gaming controller

• Steering wheel

• Keyboard

Describe the role of a monitor in a computer system.

• A monitor is responsible for storing data in the computer system.

• The monitor controls the computer's power supply.

• The monitor regulates the speed of the computer's processor.

• The role of a monitor in a computer system is to display visual output from the computer.