Computer Hardware Worksheet / Quiz

09-16-2016 _____ / 27 possible points

Make sure that the worksheet is saved into the network drive folder for credit.

NAME:

Input, Output, or Both? Mark if each computer devices listed below is an input device, an
output device, or if it could be BOTH. Mark by changing the color of
text or using the highlight tool to highlight correct answer.

1.) Keyboard - INPUT OUTPUT BOTH

2.) Monitor - INPUT OUTPUT BOTH
3.) Mouse - INPUT OUTPUT BOTH
4.) CD or DVD RW - INPUT OUTPUT BOTH
5.) Scanner - INPUT OUTPUT BOTH
6.) Printer - INPUT OUTPUT BOTH
7.) Printer/Scanner Combo - INPUT OUTPUT BOTH
8.) Webcam INPUT OUTPUT BOTH
9.) Microphone INPUT OUTPUT BOTH
10.) Speakers INPUT OUTPUT BOTH
11.) Headphones INPUT OUTPUT BOTH

Fill in the blank – Type the words that make the MOST sense that would go into the blanks.

1.) I want to take my school work home. I am going to plug my ______(a)______ into the
______________(b)_________________________ port
a. What goes in blank (a)?
b. What goes in blank (b)?
2.) I want to visit in person with my aunt and uncle. They live in Australia. In order for them
to see me I need to plug in my _____________(c) ______________ into the computer.
a. What goes in blank (c)?
3.) I want to change the size of how I am seeing EVERYTHING on the computer. I need to
change the __________(d)____________.
a. What goes in blank (d)?
 4.) Any item that sends information INTO the computer is referred to as an _____(e)______
device. This could refer to a scanner, a microphone, mouse, or keyboard are an example
of this type of device.
a. What goes in the blank (e)?
5.) Any item that has information sent from the computer to another device is referred to as
an _____(f)_______ device. This could refer to a printer, a monitor, or even speakers.
a. What goes in the blank (f)?

Matching. Match the item on the left with its definition on the right. Type the letter of the
definition to the correct item on the line in box to the left of the number.

1. Port A. a computer field specific to graphics, drawings, images, videos,

animations, audio – anything that stores information digitally
B. Central Processing Unit – the “brains” of the computer – this is
2. Peripheral where EVERY process and command on the computer is relayed
and processed
C. Stands for random access memory – most common of all memory
3. Hard disk / Hard Drive types found in computers – uses electricity to store information –
when electricity is off the random access memory is cleared
D. An interface or connection point between the computer and external
4. RAM
devices – can be internal and external
E. The computers optical disc drive that READS and WRITES all
5. ROM common CDs and DVDs (movies, audio, or games)
F. A general term for anything that is plugged into the computer,
externally. For example a mouse, printer, speakers, keyboard, etc.
6. GUI G. Stands for graphic user interface that allows the computer user to
interact with the computer using pictures or icons vs typing in
command lines or programming language
7. Flash Drive / USB Drive H. The main storage device of the computer – composed of disk platters
that rotate at extremely fast speeds in order to access information
8. Multimedia I. Stands for read only memory – this has built in, very basic commands
that the computer uses to do basic functions. This is NOT
removable and does not rely on electricity. Instructions are written
9. CPU onto a chip for computer to access.
J. An external drive that plugs into the universal serial bus port in order
to access the information on it. These devices are read / write,
10. CD / DVD Drive meaning the computer can read from it or save to it.