36 questions
Physical parts of a computer that you can touch is _______________, such as the keyboard and monitor.
software
hardware
Computer that integrates all the hardware components in a single portable unit.
Desktop computer
Laptop
This computer consists of a computer case and a separate monitor, keyboard and mouse.
Laptop
Desktop computer
In a desktop computer, it contains and protects many of the hardware components
Tower or computer case
CPU
Motherboard
Which tool will you need to open a computer case?
Hammer
Screwdriver
Pliers
Circuit board that connects everything inside your computer together
CPU
Motherboard
Hard disk drive
RAM
A _____ changes normal household electricity (____) into electricity that a computer can use (____).
Power supply unit, AC, DC.
Computer case, DC, AC.
This is the CPU (_____________________) or ___________, which receives the commands from the user, processes them and send the results. That's why it is considered the _______________ of the computer.
Critical Processing Unit, manager, heart.
Core Processing Unit, director, arms.
Central Processing Unit, processor, brains.
Which component is the chip that performs the math and logical calculations (thinking) ?
sound card
processor or CPU
monitor
speaker
What does the hard disk drive (HDD) do?
Stores information temporarily
Gives Instructions
Stores information permanently
Drives through the computer
The main storage of your computer
RAM
ROM
Motherboard
Hard Disk Drive
SSD (____________________) is a good alternative to HDD when you need ____________ speed performance, though HDD is usually cheaper and offers greater storage capacity.
Speedy Solid Drive, high.
Solid State Drive, high.
Static Speedy Drive, high.
This hardware component makes it possible to read and/or write CDs and DVDs.
Hard disk drive
Optical disk drive
Keyboards are __________ devices to type characters or to execute ________________.
input, commands
output, commands
A mouse is an __________ device connected to the motherboard by means of an __________ port or wirelessly (WiFi or bluetooth).
output, USB
input, USB
A monitor is an ____________ device used to display video and graphical information generated by the __________________, according to the user's inputs.
input, RAM.
output, graphics card.
A scanner is an ______________ device that enables us to convert a print document into a ______________ document (file)
input, digital
output, fabulous.
A webcam is an _________ device made up of a small camera built in the computer or connected to it. They let us capture ____________ or sending live __________ over conference calls.
output, videos, images
input, images, videos.
A printer is an _____________ peripheral used to transfer a digital document to paper. Normally, printers are _________________, as they can print, scan, make photocopies...
input, very cheap
output, multi-functional (all in one)
Speakers are _______ peripherals that emit sound generated by the computer when they are connected to it.
input
output
Keyboard, mouse, microphone, scanner and webcam are examples of which devices?
Input
output
Software
USB
This is a ________________, which enables us to connect _____________ peripherals, such as speakers, headphones or a microphone.
Graphics card, output.
Sound card, audio.
Network card, bluetooth.
This is a _________________, which lets us display information from the processor in a computer monitor or any other display device by means of a VGA or _________ port.
Audio card, USB.
Graphics card or video card, HDMI.
Network card, bluetooth.
Which component enables a computer to connect to a network or server?
cpu
network card
ram
hard drive
What is this?
USB
USB Pendrive
CPU
RAM
Choose which best describes the following type of hardware device: External Hard Drive
input
output
storage
none of the above
What cable is this?
Ethernet Cable
Coaxial Cable
CATV Connection
Bluetooth Connection
What should you do if your programs seem to take too long to load?
install a new keyboard
install more RAM
add a sound card
add a video card