ICT Tech Award Homework 1 - Hardware and Software

What is the correct definition for "output hardware"?

• Any piece of hardware that returns data from a computer system. Examples include speakers, monitors and printers.

• Any piece of hardware that puts data into a computer system. Examples include Keyboard, mouse and webcam.

• Any piece of hardware that processes the data input into a computer. This is called a CPU in general purpose computers.

One ​ (a)   of the cloud is that it allows users to access their data from anywhere, as long as they have an active internet connection.

• advantage
• disadvantage

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Input

,

(b) Output

,

(c) Storage

• SSD

• Monitor

• USB Flash Drive

• Speakers

• Keyboard

• Webcam

Which component of a computer processes all of the data?

• CPU

• RAM

• Harddrive

What does RAM stand for in computer terminology?

• Random Access Memory

• Readily Available Memory

• Read Access Memory

Which component of a computer is responsible for storing data long-term?

• Harddrive

• RAM

• CPU

What is the name of the location that data travels in and out of a computer system?

• Beach

• Harbour

• Port

Match the following

• Speakers

• Output

• Mouse

• Input

• Hard Disk Drive

• Storage