TUTORIAL 3 COMPONENTS OF A COMPUTER

Which of the following best defines a computer?

• A device for sending messages

• A machine that manipulates data according to instructions

• A machine used for heating food

• A television-like device

Which of the following is NOT part of the information processing cycle?

• Input

• Storage

• Calculation

• Output

Data is best described as:

• Processed output

• Raw facts and figures

• Final information

• Reports and summaries

Information is:

• Useless data

• Audio files only

• Data that has been processed and is meaningful

• A computer virus

Which term describes the results produced by a computer after processing?

• Input

• Software

• Output

• Data

What is the correct sequence of the Information Processing Cycle?

• Output → Input → Process → Storage

• Input → Process → Output → Storage

• Input → Output → Process → Storage

• Input → Process → Storage → Output

The component responsible for accepting data from users is:

• Input device

• Output device

• Processor

• Memory

Which device is an example of output?

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Monitor

• Scanner

Storage in a computer is used to:

• Display information

• Capture sounds

• Save data and instructions for future use

• Transmit data to the internet

What is the main function of the CPU (Central Processing Unit)?

• Store data

• Input text

• Process data and control operations

• Display images