Computer Hardware Basics
Explore the fundamental components of computer hardware with this Grade 7 science worksheet, covering input, output, processing, and storage devices.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of computer hardware components.
1. Which of the following is an input device?
Monitor
Printer
Keyboard
Speakers
2. What is the main function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
Store data permanently
Process instructions and perform calculations
Display images on screen
Print documents
3. A computer's physical components are collectively known as .
4. RAM stands for Access Memory.
5. A device that shows information from the computer to the user is called an device.
6. The hard drive is a type of volatile memory.
True
False
7. A mouse is an example of an output device.
True
False
8. Name two common storage devices for a computer.
9. Explain the difference between RAM and ROM.
Match each computer component with its description.
10. Monitor
a. Processes all computer instructions
11. CPU
b. Displays visual output
12. Keyboard
c. Used for typing text and commands
13. Hard Drive
d. Stores data permanently
Examine the image below showing various computer hardware components.
