HARDWARE COMPONENTS TUTORIAL

HARDWARE COMPONENTS
ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS BELOW.
PART A

1. Process in computer involves _______________________.

(FINAL,2015)
A. gathers data, or allows users to enter data
B. displays data and information in a form suitable for the user
C. saves data and information for later user
D. manipulates, calculates or organizes that data into information

2. Match the BEST hardware component on motherboard with the analogy illustrated in
Figure 1.1.

Figure 1.1: Analogy

(FINAL,2016)

A. Hard disk
B. Switch
C. CPU
D. Expansion Slot

3. In a situation where you only use your computer for five hours and wish to continue your
work the next day, which power control mode would be BEST to apply?
(TEST,2016)
A. Sleep
B. Hibernate
C. Power off completely
D. Warm boot

4. The function of Y cable is to transmit uncompressed audio and video without converting
the signal which could ultimately reduce the quality of the sound or picture. Which of the
following Y cable is BEST described by the above statement?
(TEST,2016)
A. VGA
B. DVI
C. HDMI
D. LCD

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5. Which of the following video ports allow users to connect with gaming consoles
equipment?
(FINAL,2016)

A. DVI
B. HDMI
C. GPU
D. Thunderbolt

PART B

1. Give FOUR (4) guidelines that can help computer users to implement ergonomics.
(FINAL,2015)
(4 marks)
2. Answer the following question based on the picture below.

(TEST ,2016)

Picture A Picture B

i) Identify type of printer in picture A and B (2 marks)

Picture A : __________

Picture B : __________

ii) Differentiate the function of the two types of printer (2 marks)

3. Differentiate between RAM and ROM. (4 marks)

4. Describe 4 main criteria that help user to determine the best printer. (4 marks)
5. What is cloud storage? Give THREE examples of popular cloud storage. (4 marks)

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