Question

directions: match the hardware devices in column a to its potential problems in column b. write the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet of paper.

column a\t\t\tcolumn b

_______ 1. modem\t\ta. in a sleep mode

_______ 2. monitor\t\tb. not enough space

_______ 3. printer\t\tc. not enough battery

_______ 4. computer mouse\td. interrupted connection
\t\t\t\tor weak signal

_______ 5. keyboard\t\te. stuck power button

_______ 6. hard drive\t\tf. low ink or toner

_______ 7. sound card\t\tg. broken keys

_______ 8. cables\t\th. not updated

_______ 9. wireless mouse\ti. uninstalled sound card
\t\t\t\t\t\tdriver

_______ 10. computer desktop\tj. broken wire skin

Explanation:

• Modem: It is used for network connection, so interrupted connection or weak signal is a common problem.
• Monitor: A stuck power button can prevent it from turning on or off properly.
• Printer: Low ink or toner is a typical issue.
• Keyboard: Broken keys are a hardware malfunction.
• Hard drive: Limited storage space is a well - known problem.
• Sound card: Uninstalled drivers can cause it to malfunction.
• Cables: Broken wire skin can lead to electrical or data transmission issues.
• Wireless mouse: Depends on battery power.
• Computer desktop (assuming the whole desktop system in a basic sense): Can go into sleep mode.

Answer:

1. D. interrupted connection or weak signal
2. E. stuck power button
3. F. low ink or toner
4. G. broken keys
5. H. not updated (assuming a software - related issue for keyboard drivers in a general sense, although it's a bit of a stretch compared to more hardware - specific options)
6. B. not enough space
7. I. uninstalled sound card driver
8. J. broken wire skin
9. C. not enough battery
10. A. in a sleep mode