Computer Systems Work Sheet

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Activity 1- Jargon Join Up
Here is a list of pieces of computer hardware.  Your task is to match up the piece of hardware to the type of device it is.

COMPUTER HARDWARE


Keyboard

VDU or Monitor

CD-ROM

Mobile Robot

CD-I

Mouse

TYPE OF DEVICE



Input Device


Output Device


Backing Storage Device

Activity 2 - Describe a Device

Use the list of computer hardware words given in Activity 1 to COPY AND COMPLETE the following descriptions:-

a) A _________ is used to type IN numbers, letters and words and can also be used to give instructions to the computer.

b) This can store lots of data (about 400 floppy disks), including text, photographs, video clips, speech and animations. The uses of a ______ include adventure games, multimedia encyclopedias and catalogues.

c) Trekkers and turtles are good examples of __________.

d) When you type numbers, letters and words and they are displayed on the ______

e) Also used for input the ___________ is very good for drawing shapes and painting on the computer. It can be used to point to and select objects on the screen.

f) A  backing storage device, the ________uses include education lessons, training materials and adventure games.

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