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Exercise - Hardware

The document provides a list of hardware components categorized by their functions, including input, output, and storage devices. It includes multiple-choice questions about the roles of the CPU, RAM, and other components, as well as short answer questions on the differences between HDD and SSD, and the nature of volatile versus non-volatile memory. Additionally, it contains true/false questions to assess understanding of computer hardware concepts.

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Exercise - Hardware

The document provides a list of hardware components categorized by their functions, including input, output, and storage devices. It includes multiple-choice questions about the roles of the CPU, RAM, and other components, as well as short answer questions on the differences between HDD and SSD, and the nature of volatile versus non-volatile memory. Additionally, it contains true/false questions to assess understanding of computer hardware concepts.

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Exercise 01

Write your answer by categorizing each hardware component under the correct
category.
Hardware Components List
Keyboard
Monitor
CPU
Hard Disk Drive
Mouse
Printer
RAM
Speaker
Scanner
USB Flash Drive
Touchscreen
Joystick
Projector
Graphics Card (GPU)
Web Camera
Microphone
1️SSD (Solid State Drive)
Barcode Scanner
External Hard Drive
Which of the following is a primary function of the CPU in a computer?
a) Store data
b) Perform calculations and execute instructions
c) Manage network connections
d) Display data on the screen
Which hardware component is responsible for displaying information visually on
the screen?
a) CPU
b) RAM
c) Monitor
d) Keyboard
What does RAM stand for?
a) Read Access Memory
b) Random Access Memory
c) Read and Write Memory
d) Read-Only Memory
Which of the following is a non-volatile storage device?
a) RAM
b) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
c) CPU
d) Monitor
Which of the following devices is used to input data into a computer?
a) Printer
b) Mouse
c) Speaker
d) Monitor
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the difference between a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) and a Solid-State Drive
(SSD)?
2. Name two types of input devices and explain their functions.
3. Explain the difference between volatile and non-volatile memory.

True/False Questions
1. The CPU is considered the 'brain' of the computer. (True/False)
2. RAM is a permanent storage device used to store data even when the computer is
turned off. (True/False)
3. A keyboard is an output device. (True/False)
4. The monitor is an input device that allows the user to interact with the computer.
(True/False)
5. Solid State Drives (SSD) are faster than Hard Disk Drives (HDD). (True/False)

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