ICSE CLASS VII

Hardware Components
Objective Type Questions

F ILL IN TH E B L AN K S WITH TH E C O R R EC T WO R D S :
1. A_______ takes a printed picture, drawing or document and converts it into an image file.
2. _______send information from the computer to users and allow them to hear sound and noise.
3. A _______ drive is small enough to be carried in one’s pocket.
4. An _____ is used to supply the electric current to all parts of a computer.
5. A _______ is required to cool the CPU and graphics card.
6. A computer comprises of two major components – ________________
7. ______ is often called the brain of the computer.
8. _________is a volatile memory unit.
9. A _________ is the most common example of disk drive with high storage capacity.
10. A hard disk drive consists of a set of ________.
11. A scanner can be connected to a computer through a _______ port.
12. A monitor is also called a________.
13. The size of the monitor is measured _______.
14. The two main types of VDUs are ________.
15. The output viewed on a VDU is called a_______ copy.
16. The printed output is called______ copy.
17. Speakers are connected to the ______ port or USB port.
18. A _______ converts digital data to sound and vice-versa.
19. A ________ is used to generate video output to a display screen.
20. A video card is connected to the motherboard through an _____ or a PCIconnection.

HINTS------> CPU ,Speakers USB ,scanner, pen, heat sink , CRT and LCD ,
hardware and software., SMPS, RAM, hard disk , platters, VDU, diagonally, soft, hard ,
sound card , audio, video card , AGP]

S TA TE WH E TH ER TR U E O R F A LS E:
1. You can scan only the printed pictures using a scanner.

2. Microphone is an input device.

3. The output you get on the monitor is called hard copy.
graphic card is required to get better graphics of computer game.
4. Internal modem, sound card, and video card are usually connected to the PCI.

C H O O S E TH E C O R R EC T O P TIO N :
1. Which one is not an external hardware?
a. Motherboard
b. Monitor
c. Keyboard
d. Mouse
2. Find the odd one out:
a. Monitor
b. Speaker
c. Microphone
d. Printer

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3. Which of the following is/are a category of peripherals?
a. Input
b. Output
c. Storage
d. All of these
4. This device controls the working of a computer.
a. VDU
b. PCB
c. PCI
d. CPU
5. This peripheral is used to show the information stored on a computer on a large screen so that it can be viewed by an
audience.
a. Monitor
b. Projector
c. Printer
d. None of these

AN S WE R TH E F O L LO WIN G:
1. What are the two categories of computer hardware? Explain them.
The two categories of computer hardware are:
a. External hardware
b. Internal hardware
The hardware components that are connected to the computer externally are collectively referred to as external hardware.
The hardware components which are fixed inside the CPU cabinet are termed as internal hardware.
2. Give two examples each of the two categories of computer hardware with their names.
External hardware: keyboard, mouse, projector, scanner.
Internal hardware: motherboard, CPU, RAM, ROM.
3. What is a peripheral? What are its three categories?
The external hardware devices are also called peripherals.
It is divided into three categories:
a. Input devices: mouse, keyboard.
b. Output devices: monitor, printer.
c. Storage devices: flash drive, memory card.
4. What is the difference between a printer and a scanner?
A printer produces hard copy, whereas a scanner produces soft copy.
A printer is an output device, whereas a scanner is an input device.
5. What is flash drive? Which port is used to connect it to a computer?
A flash drive is an easy to use storage device, which is small enough to be carried in one’s pocket. It is connected to the
USB port of the computer for reading and writing data.

S O LV ED AN S WER O F TH E F O L LO WIN G:
1. What is a motherboard?
A motherboard is a printed circuit board secured with screws inside the CPU cabinet. It contains all the necessary
electronic devices and circuits, data and communication buses, interfaces and the power supply.
2. What is RAM?
RAM is a temporary storage unit of the computer, which is used to hold data and instructions.
3. What is ROM?
ROM is a non-volatile memory unit that holds data permanently and does not lose its content even when the power is
turned off.
4. What is a PCI?
PCI is an interface to connect hardware components to the CPU and the hard disk drive.
5. What is a modem?
A modem is a hardware device that connects a computer to a communication line, such as an Internet cable.
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6. What are ports used for?
Ports are meant for connecting specific external input and output devices.
7. What is a memory card?
A memory card is a small card that is inserted and used in many small portable devices.

FULL FORMS:
1. AGP – Accelerated Graphics Port
2. CD – Compact Disk
3. CPU – Central Processing Unit
4. CRT – Cathode Ray Tube
5. DVD – Digital Versatile Disk or Digital Video Disk
6. IC – Integrated Circuit
7. LCD – Liquid Crystal Display
8. PCB – Printed Circuit Board
9. PCI – Peripheral Component Interconnect
10. PSU – Power Supply Unit
11. RAM – Random Access Memory
12. ROM – Read Only Memory
13. SMPS – Switched Mode Power Supply
14. USB – Universal Serial Bus
15. VDU – Visual Display Unit