Chapter 1: Hardware - Pearson Schools

Exercise 1.2
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Figure 1.31 Parts of a computer system
1. a) Look at Figure 1.31 and complete the table below using words from this list.
Monitor Word processing sotware Keyboard
System unit Network cable Mouse
Spreadsheet Printer Operating system
Email Scanner DVD drive
Label
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Name
b) Write down the labels of the parts of the computer used for input.
c) Write down the labels of the parts of the computer used for output.
d) Other than the monitor, which parts of a computer would you use:
to type a letter
to draw a picture on the screen
to print a report.
2. Name three input devices that can be used to point on the monitor screen, and
explain why different pointing devices are needed.
3. Describe three ways to input data and describe what they are used for.
4. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of an inkjet printer and a laser printer
to a home user.
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