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Input and output devices

Give a brief explanation about the type of inputs and outputs that each of these devices
are used for.
Webcam Inputs moving images of the person using the computer for video or video
messaging

Keyboard Inputs text, numbers and instructions into the computer.

Mouse A pointing device used to control a pointer and select


items on a screen
Monitor
Outputs video and graphics information generated by a
computer
Printer Accepts text and graphic output from a computer and
transfers the information to a paper
Speakers
Outputs sound from audio files or multimedia
presentations

RAM and ROM


Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false.

Types and components of a computer system 1


 Name the units in which memory of a storage device is measured.
1 bit = 0 or 1 bit
1 byte = 8 bits
1 Kilobyte (KB) = 1024 bytes
1 Megabyte (MB) = 1024 kilobytes

1 Gigabyte (GB) = 1024 Megabytes


1 Terabyte (TB) = 1024 Gigabytes

 Define backup.
Backup refers to the copying and archiving of computer data so it
may be used to restore the original after a data loss event.

 Define restore.
Data restore is the process of copying backup data from secondary
storage and restoring it to its original location or a new location.

 The diagram represents a computer’s main components:

For each of these components, match it with a letter in the diagram above.
Processor and internal memory devices B
Output devices C
Secondary storage devices D
Input devices A

Types and components of a computer system 2


ANSWER THE FOLLOWING

1. Write down the name of the piece of system software that carries out each of the
following by matching the name to the correct description.
 Utility
 Device driver
 Operating system

Description Name

Deals with errors that occur when the computer is working on tasks OS

Software needed when a new piece of hardware is attached to the Device driver
computer
Scans the hard disk drive to detect and remove viruses Utility

2. Tick True or False next to each of these statements.


True False

T
Computer programs are examples of software.
F
Creating a new folder would be performed by a device driver.
F
A compiler is an example of an operating system.
T
Word-processing software is an example of applications software.

3. Which three of the following tasks are carried out by all operating systems?
a. Transferring data to a printer
b. Allocating storage space on a disk
c. Positioning text in a word-processing document
d. Finding a database record
e. Accepting keyboard input
f. Adding colour to a drawing on screen

4. Complete each sentence below using one item from the list:

Router Output Communication Software


Processor Microphone ROM RAM Input
Software
a ……………… means the programs that supply the instructions to the hardware to
tell it what to do.
Input
b …………… devices such as keyboards, mice, and scanners are used to supply
data to the computer.
Output
c …………….. devices are hardware such as printers, speakers, and screens.
ROM
d …………….. is memory which is used to hold the boot program needed to start the
computer up when first switched on.
RAM
e ……………. is memory held on a chip that can have its contents changed by the
user.

Types and components of a computer system 3


5. Using the words below, copy out and complete sentences A to M. Each word may be
used more than once.
software ROM information hardware desktop
output CPU input RAM backing applications

software
A. Computer systems consist of two main parts, hardware and _________________.

hardware
B. The physical components of a computer system are called ________________.

CPU
C. The ______________________ is a piece of hardware that is the brains of the
information
computer and it turns data into _______________________.

software
D. Computer hardware is useless without the ______________________ which is
used to give it instructions as to what to do.

application
E. There are two types of software called system software and ____________
software.

F. A computer which has a full-sized keyboard and full-sized screen and is normally
used in one place is called a ____________________
desktop computer.

Input
G. ______________________ devices such as the keyboard and mouse are used to
input data into the computer for processing.

H. After data has been processed, the results of processing are passed to a(n)
_____________________ device.
output

backing
I. Storage which is not memory is called __________________ storage.

RAM
J. _____________________ is fast temporary memory where programs and data are
stored only when the power is supplied.

ROM
K. _____________________ is fast permanent memory used for holding instructions
needed to start up the computer.

ROM
L. ____________________ is held on a computer chip and is called nonvolatile
memory because it does not lose its contents when the power is turned off.

RAM
M. _____________________ is held on a computer chip and is called volatile
memory because the contents disappear when the power is turned off.

Types and components of a computer system 4


 Name each of the output devices described below:
a) This device produces hard copy output. It is useful for printing two copies at the
same time but it is rather noisy.
Dot matrix printer

b) This device produces hard copy output. It produces good quality colour output
and, since it is reasonably cheap to buy, many home computers have one of
these attached.
Inkjet printer

c) This device produces high quality hard copy very quickly. It has a higher
purchase price but cheaper running costs than other high quality printers.
Laser printer

d) This is the only device that can produce large-scale output in colour. It is the only
option for producing A3 or larger size architectural drawings and plans.

Plotter

Types and components of a computer system 5

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