IX. Match the sentences and find the continuation

1. Input hardware collects data and converts them into 2. The central processing unit (CPU) is 3. Hard disk is a rigid disk 4. Modem is 5. Hardcopy output can paper with text (word or numbers) or graphics printed on it. Softcopy output is displayed on a monitor. 6. The purpose of storage hardware is

a) coated with magnetic material. b) an electronic device. c) a form suitable for computer processing d) the brain of the computer. e) to store computer instructions f) be held in your hand.

-It makes possible the transmission of data to or from computer via telephone or other communication lines - The most common input device is a keyboard. - It is used for storing programs and relatively large amounts of data. - It reads and interprets software instructions and coordinates the processing. - It stores data as electromagnetic signals. -It can be a sheet of paper with text (word or numbers) or graphics printed on it.

X. Fill in the gaps

microphone component interprets flexible hand-held input information coated processing execution coordinates

1. The central processing unit reads _________and software instructions and _________ the processing.

2. The mouse is a ________device connected to the computer by a small cable.

3. Floppy disk (diskette) — a thin, ___________plastic disk _________with magnetic material.

4. Memory is the ___________ of the computer in which ____________is stored.

5. ___________ and video camera can be also used to _________ data into the computer.

6. _________ hardware directs the ____________of software instructions in the computer.

XI. Make the right choice

1. Hard disk is ___________coated with magnetic material.

a) a floppy disk	c) a flexible disk
b) a plastic disk	d) a rigid disk

2. Monitor is a display screen for _________computer data, television programs.

a) processing	c) viewing
b) executing	d) coordinating

3. The most common components of processing hardware are ____________________________

a) microphone and video camera	c) loading and running programs
b) programmed instructions	d) the central processing unit and main memory.

4. CD-ROMs are very popular now because of the _______________.

a) growing speed	c) rigid material
b) flexibility	d) software instructions

5. Modem is an electronic device that makes possible _________________.

a) the procession of data	c) the transmission of data
b) the creation of data	d) the storage of data

6. ROM (read only memory) is computer memory used to __________________ to the system.

a) transmit the data	c) store the information
b) hold programmed instructions	d) keep the information