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Year 8 Homework 1

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  • Q1
    What is the main purpose of a hard disk drive (HDD)?
    To store and retrieve data.
    To perform calculations and execute instructions.
    To connect peripheral devices to the computer.
    To display images on the monitor.
    30s
  • Q2
    What is e-waste?
    Energy generated from wind turbines.
    Electronic waste or discarded electronic devices.
    Extreme waste management techniques.
    Efficient wireless technologies.
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the function of Random Access Memory (RAM) in a computer?
    To display images and graphics on the monitor.
    To temporarily store data and instructions that the CPU needs to perform tasks.
    To connect peripheral devices to the computer.
    To generate electrical power for the computer's components.
    To permanently store data, even when the computer is turned off.
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the difference between hardware and software?
    Hardware is made of metal, while software is made of code.
    Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer, while software refers to the programs and instructions that tell the hardware what to do.
    Hardware and software are the same thing.
    Hardware is used for input, while software is used for output.
    Hardware is tangible, while software is intangible.
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the purpose of an input device in a computer system?
    To connect peripheral devices to the computer.
    To allow users to enter data and commands into the computer.
    To display images and graphics on the monitor.
    To store and retrieve data from the computer.
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the role of a motherboard in a computer?
    To provide internet connectivity to the computer.
    To generate electrical power for the computer's components.
    To display images and videos on the monitor.
    To connect and communicate between all the computer's hardware components.
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the function of a graphics card in a computer?
    To generate electrical power for the computer's components.
    To store and retrieve data from the computer.
    To handle and render graphics and images on the monitor.
    To provide internet connectivity to the computer.
    To connect peripheral devices to the computer.
    30s
  • Q8
    What does CPU stand for?
    Computer programming unit
    Computer processing unit
    Central processing unit
    Control processing unit
    30s
  • Q9

    Sort the devices into the correct groups.

    Users sort answers between categories
    Sorting
    30s
  • Q10

    A USB stick is an input device.

    false
    true
    True or False
    30s

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