I/O and basic internal HW components

Which component of a computer is responsible for displaying information?

• Keyboard

• Printer

• Monitor

• Scanner

What is the role of an input component in a computer system?

• To store data

• To process data

• To receive data into the device

• To output data from the device

Which input device is used to interact with a computer by touching the screen?

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• Touchscreen

• Trackpad

Which output device is used to produce hard copies of digital documents?

• Monitor

• Printer

• Scanner

• Headphones

Which output device is used to produce digital copies of a physical document?

• Monitor

• Printer

• Scanner

• Headphones

Which of the following is a correct sequence in any computer system?

• Output, Process, Input

• Input, Process, Output

• Process, Output, Input

• Input, Output, Process

What is the benefit of having more RAM in terms of running programs?

• Run more programs simultaneously

• Run fewer programs

• Increase program size

• Decrease program speed

What is a function of the BIOS?

• It checks input/output hardware is working

• It manages user accounts

• It encrypts data

• It monitors battery life

Organise these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Input devices

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(b) Output devices

• mouse

• speakers

• monitor

• microphone

• printer

• keyboard

• headphones

• scanner

• webcam

Match the features and descriptions with the type of primary memory

Groups:

(a) RAM

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(b) ROM

• NOT a good place to store BIOS

• stands for read only memory

• volatile

• non-volatile

• where BIOS is stored

• loses data when power off

• stands for random access memory

• does not lose data when power off