■■ Computer Practice Worksheet
Class 7 – ICSE
Topic: Hardware Components
Section A – Fill in the blanks (1 mark each)
1. The physical parts of a computer are called ____________.
2. The brain of the computer is the ____________.
3. Devices used to enter data into the computer are called ____________ devices.
4. The output device that produces sound is called ____________.
5. ____________ is the main memory of the computer.
Section B – Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)
1. Which of the following is an output device?
a) Keyboard b) Monitor c) Mouse d) Scanner
2. CPU stands for:
a) Central Processing Unit b) Computer Personal Unit c) Central Program Utility d) Control
Processing User
3. Which of these is a secondary storage device?
a) RAM b) ROM c) Hard Disk d) Cache
4. The device used to convert printed text/images into digital form is:
a) Printer b) Scanner c) Plotter d) Webcam
5. Which of the following is an example of portable storage?
a) Hard Disk b) CD/DVD c) Pen Drive d) Both (b) and (c)
Section C – Match the Following (1 mark each)
Column A Column B
1. Keyboard a) Permanent memory
2. Printer b) Input device
3. RAM c) Display on paper
4. ROM d) Temporary memory
5. Monitor e) Output device
Section D – Short Answer Questions (2–3 marks each)
1. Define hardware and give two examples.
2. Differentiate between input and output devices with examples.
3. What is the function of the CPU? Name its three main parts.
4. Write two differences between Primary memory and Secondary memory.
5. Name any two storage devices and write one use of each.
Section E – Diagram/Labeling (5 marks)
1. Draw a neat diagram of a computer system showing: Input devices, CPU, Output devices,
Storage devices.
2. Label the following parts of the CPU diagram: Control Unit (CU), Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU),
Memory Unit.
■ Homework/Extension Activity:
Prepare a chart showing 5 input devices and 5 output devices with pictures (from old
magazines/newspapers or printouts).