Worksheet: Computer Hardware and Software
Grade: 3
Subject: Computer Science
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Circle the correct answer.
1. Which of the following is NOT a hardware component?
a) Keyboard
b) Monitor
c) Windows
d) Printer
2. The brain of the computer is called:
a) Monitor
b) CPU
c) Mouse
d) Speaker
3. Which device is used to scan images?
a) Joystick
b) Scanner
c) Printer
d) Smartboard
4. Software is:
a) A physical part of the computer
b) A set of instructions that tells the computer what to do
c) Only used for playing games
d) None of the above
5. An example of an output device is:
a) Keyboard
b) Mouse
c) Monitor
d) Scanne
Section B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences with the correct words.
1. The __________ is the physical part of the computer that we can touch.
2. A __________ is used to play games.
3. The __________ unit controls and checks the results in the CPU.
4. A __________ is a storage device that is portable and flat.
5. __________ software performs specific tasks like drawing or calculations.
Section C: True or False
Write "T" for True and "F" for False.
1. A printer is an input device.
2. Software cannot be touched or felt.
3. The ALU performs arithmetic and logical operations.
4. A pen drive is an example of a processing device.
5. Computers can work for a long time without getting tired.
Section D: Short Answer Questions
1. Name any two input devices and their uses.
o __________: ________________________
o __________: ________________________
2. What is the difference between hardware and software?
3. Give one example of system software and one example of application software.
o System Software: __________
o Application Software: __________
4. Why is the CPU called the brain of the computer?
Section E: Fun Activity
Draw and label the following hardware devices:
1. Keyboard
2. Monitor
3. CPU