3.4.1 Hardware and software

• What does the term "hardware" refer to in a computer system?

  Physical, tangible parts
• RAM stores data permanently for future use.

  False
• The motherboard connects and coordinates all the other hardware components
• Match the hardware component with its function:

  Motherboard ↔️ Connects hardware

  Graphics Card ↔️ Renders visual data

  Network Card ↔️ Enables network connectivity
• The keyboard is an example of an input device.

  True
• What is the function of the CPU in a computer system?

  Performs calculations
• The hard drive retains data even when the computer is powered off.


  True
• What is the primary role of input devices in a computer system?

  Provide data and commands
• Which hardware component allows text entry?

  Keyboard
• What does software instruct hardware to do?

  Perform tasks
• Hardware refers to the physical, tangible parts of a computer system.


  True
• The CPU performs calculations and controls the computer's operations
• Steps in the data processing cycle of a computer system

  1️⃣ User inputs data through input devices

  2️⃣ Data is stored temporarily in RAM

  3️⃣ CPU performs calculations

  4️⃣ Processed information is output through output devices
• RAM stores data temporarily
• A hard drive stores data permanently
• What is the function of the CPU in a computer?

  Performs calculations
• What type of storage does RAM provide?

  Temporary
• The hard drive retains data even when the computer is powered off.


  True
• The CPU, RAM, and hard drive work together to enable the computer to process information
• What is the primary purpose of input devices?

  Provide data to computer
• Which input device allows text entry?

  Keyboard
• What interaction does a mouse enable?

  Point-and-click
• What is the function of output devices?

  Display processed information
• Which output device displays visual information?

  Monitor
• Match the input device with its function:

  Keyboard ↔️ Allows text entry

  Microphone ↔️ Captures audio

  Mouse ↔️ Enables point-and-click interactions
• Input and output devices are essential for human-computer interaction
• What type of software performs specific tasks for users?

  Application software
• What tasks do system utilities perform?

  Maintain and manage system
• System utilities and operating systems ensure the smooth and efficient operation of a computer system
• The CPU, also known as the Central Processing Unit, performs calculations and controls the computer's operations
• Which hardware component displays visual information?

  Monitor
• The graphics card is responsible for processing audio signals.

  False
• What is the purpose of peripheral devices in a computer system?

  Extend computer capabilities
• RAM stores data temporarily for quick access by the CPU
• Arrange the hardware components in order of their role in processing data:

  1️⃣ Input Device

  2️⃣ CPU

  3️⃣ RAM

  4️⃣ Output Device
• Output devices translate digital data into a form that can be perceived through sight or sound
• Input and output devices are essential for human-computer interaction.


  True
• The graphics card processes and renders visual data for display
• Arrange the storage devices in order of their data access speed (fastest to slowest):

  1️⃣ RAM

  2️⃣ Solid State Drive (SSD)

  3️⃣ Hard Drive
• What is the primary function of the CPU?

  Performs calculations and controls operations