Topic: Computer Hardware- Internal and External Date: 20-9-2024

Subtopic: Computer Hardware – Internal and External

ICT| Grade: 7

Q1. Multiple Choice Question:

1. Which of the following is not considered an external hardware component?

A) Keyboard
B) Monitor
C) Hard Drive
D) Motherboard

2. Which device is used to print documents onto paper?

A) Monitor
B) Mouse
C) Printer
D) Keyboard

3. What is the main function of an external hard drive?

A) To display images
B) To store additional data
C) To input text
D) To process data

4. Which external hardware is used to capture images and video?

A) Scanner
B) Webcam
C) Monitor
D) Mouse

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 4. A scanner is used to:
A) Print documents
B) Scan and digitize physical documents or images
C) Control a computer with movement
D) Provide sound output

5. What external hardware device is used to control the movement of the pointer on a
screen?
A) Monitor
B) Mouse
C) Keyboard
D) Printer

6. Which of the following devices allows you to input text into a computer?
A) Speaker
B) Webcam
C) Keyboard
D) Printer

7. Which external hardware device is used to provide sound output?

A) Monitor
B) Speakers
C) Mouse
D) Keyboard

8. What is the function of an external USB flash drive?

A) To process video
B) To store and transfer data
C) To control the cursor
D) To print documents

9. Headphones are used for:

A) Capturing images
B) Delivering sound for personal listening
C) Providing voice commands
D) Scanning Documents.

10. What is the primary function of an external modem?

A) Store data
B) Connect to the internet
C) Print documents
D) Capture images

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 11. ROM is a type of memory that:
A) Can be erased and rewritten
B) Is used for temporary storage
C) Stores data permanently and cannot be modified easily
D) Controls the display screen

12. The primary function of RAM in a computer is to:

A) Store data permanently
B) Provide temporary memory for active tasks
C) Display graphics
D) Manage power supply

Q2. Answer in One Word:

1. Identify the device that is used to project images or video from computer on a screen:

______________________________________________________(Projector)

2. What input device, often used in flight simulations, allows precise control over on-
screen movement?

_______________________________________________________(Joystick)

3. What do banks use to automatically read the special characters printed at the bottom
of checks?

_______________________________________________________(MICR)

4. What technology allows products to be identified at a glance using a series of lines

and spaces?

_______________________________________________________(Barcode)

5. Which device converts printed text into a machine-readable format, especially in

digitizing old documents?

_______________________________________________________(OCR)

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 Q3. Write T for and F for False

1. The motherboard connects all the internal components of a computer. ________

2. Hard drives are used primarily for processing data. ________

3. The CPU is often referred to as the "brain" of the computer. ________

4. The power supply unit converts electricity from the wall outlet into a form the
computer can use. ________

5. ROM can be erased and rewritten frequently, like RAM. ________

(1. True, 2. False, 3. True, 4. True, 5. False)

Q4. Fill in the blanks:

1. The _______________ is a hardware component that supplies power to all the internal
components of a computer. (SMPS)
2. ______________ are physical interfaces where external devices can be connected to
the computer. (Ports)
3. A USB port is commonly used to connect devices like ____________ and
_____________ to the computer. (Keyboard, Mouse)
4. The HDMI port is used to transmit both _____________ and _____________ signals
between the computer and a display device. (Audio, Video)
5. The ______________port is used to connect a monitor to a computer for video output.
(VGA)

Q5. Answer the following questions:

1. While editing a large video file, the computer slows down. Which part should be
upgraded for better performance?

Ans: _______________________________________________________________

(The RAM should be upgraded for better performance.)

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 2. You want to transfer files from your computer to school and use a small, portable
device. What is this device?

Ans: _____________________________________________________________

(The device is a flash drive (or pen drive)).

3. You are using a computer to play a game, and it runs smoothly without lag. Which part
of the computer handles the processing of the game's instructions?

Ans: ____________________________________________________________

(The CPU handles the processing of the game's instructions.)

4. Your teacher uses a device to display the computer screen onto the classroom wall.
What is this device?

Ans: __________________________________________________________

(This device is a projector.)

5. What is the main function of a slot on a motherboard?

Ans: ___________________________________________________________

(A slot on the motherboard is used to connect and install additional components like
RAM or expansion cards.)

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