1. Hardware/Software Basics Test
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2. Vocabulary CPU: The brains of the computer
Graphics card: A printed circuit board that controls the output to a display screen

3. Vocabulary
Hard drive: A device used to permanently store and also retrieve information
Heat sink: Keeps a hot component such as a processor cool

4. Vocabulary
I/O ports: Connect input and output devices to the computer

5. Vocabulary
Motherboard: A printed circuit board that is the foundation of a computer; the main circuit board

6. Vocabulary
RAM and ROM: Devices that allow information to be stored and retrieved on a computer
RAM
ROM

7. Vocabulary
Peripheral: Hardware that allows a computer to perform additional functions but is not necessary for the computer to work

8. Vocabulary CD/DVD drive: A drive that reads a CD or a DVD
Keyboard: Allows you to input letters, numbers and other symbols into a computer
Microphone: Allows computer users to input audio into their computers

9. Vocabulary
Mouse: Allows an individual to control a pointer and manipulate onscreen
Printer: Commonly used to print text, images, and photos

10. Vocabulary
Operating system (also known as system software): Enables the computer hardware to communicate with the computer software
Application software: Programs that run on your computer
Web browsers
Games
PowerPoint

11. Hardware/Software Basics
What is the difference between hardware and software?
Hardware: Any physical device used in or with your machine
Software: Collection of code installed on your computer’s hard drive

12. Hardware/Software Basics
Name and describe the four functions of a computer.
Input: receiving information
Processing: handling and managing data
Storage: saves data and info for later use
Output: provides user with information

13. Hardware/Software Basics
What is the difference between system software and application software?
System software: programs running in the background enabling applications to run
Application software: programs that run on the computer

14. Hardware/Software Basics
Choose an example of recent or emerging technology that might have a negative impact on society. Explain why you think it would affect society negatively.

15. Hardware/Software Basics
Name and describe a software tool that would help you this year in school. (It must be school related and it must be an app other than the usual such as Word, Google, etc.)