Quiz-Busters - Hardware and Software

Hardware and Software

A description of simple software and hardare terms using the correct IT terminology. Designed to familiarise students with input and output devices. Could be used with KS3 unit 7.6.
What A is a program such as a word processing package or spreadsheet designed to do a particular job. What B is a copy of a file kept in case the original is lost or corrupted?. What C is the part of a computer where information is processed and calculations are performed?. What D is tool which can be used to store large amounts of information and perform calculations?. What E is a way of sending electronic messages between computers or to anywhere in the world? . What F is a small reusable storage device which can be used to hold small files such as documents?. What H stores data inside the computer, even when it is switched off?. What I is the worldwide network of computers linked by phone lines or fibre optic cables?. What K is an input device that can be used to enter alphanumeric data such as words and numbers?. What L is a type of network where computers are connected directly without using the internet?. What M is an input / output device used to connect a computer to the internet via a phone line?. What M is an input device that allows the user to control a pointer on the screen?. What O describes all devices that allow the computer to communicate with the user?. What P is any add on device that is connected to a computer?. What P is an output device used to create paper copies of documents or other files?. What R stores information in the computer for immediate use, such as program data and files?. What S is an input device which can be used to create a digital copy of a paper document or image?. What S is a computer where shared data files and software are stored?. What T is collection of data and can have many rows and columns?. What W is an application that allows text to be entered, edited and formatted?.