Hardware, Software & Device Management is one of 9 topics in the Grade 10 Computer Applications Technology CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which category of hardware captures data and sends it into the computer?
Input hardware
Output hardware
Storage hardware
None of these categories exist
Answer: Input hardware — Input hardware captures data and sends it into the computer, such as a keyboard or mouse.
Easy
2. What is a peripheral device?
A piece of hardware connected to a computer that is not part of its essential core
Only a type of software program
A device that can never be disconnected
A type of internet connection only
Answer: A piece of hardware connected to a computer that is not part of its essential core — A peripheral device is hardware connected to a computer but not part of its essential core, such as a printer or external keyboard.
Medium
3. Give ONE advantage of connecting a peripheral device using a cabled (wired) connection rather than wirelessly.
Answer: it is generally reliable and does not need charging or pairing — A cabled connection is generally reliable and does not need charging or pairing, unlike many wireless connections.
