© S. Wilkins 27 October, 2006

Connect Hardware Peripherals - Activities

Activity 1: Terminology

Complete this JMatch Activity then copy and paste your results into a new document called Connect Hardware Peripherals.

Activity 2: Computer Connections

1. Click here and find Activity 2 (HSC Online)
2. Copy and paste the table into your Connect Hardware Peripherals document
3. Complete the activity by matching the ports pictured with their name
4. Delete unnecessary columns when you have finished so that there are only 2 columns - one with the picture and one with the name of the port
5. Add an extra column titled Example Device, then complete the new column with examples of the types of peripherals you would connect to this port.

Activity 3: Peripheral Revision Homework

Copy the following activities into your Connect Hardware Peripherals document created above and complete each task.

1. Tick whether each device below is and INPUT or OUTPUT device and whether it is ESSENTIAL or OPTIONAL.

2. Look at your computer at home. Make a list of all the INPUT and OUTPUT devices that are connected to it.

3. For each of the following devices, list one specification or criteria you would consider when deciding to buy it.

1. Monitor
2. Laser Printer
3. Modem
4. Scanner