3. Match each item in Column A with its function in Column B.

A – Item B – Function
RAM controls the cursor
processor inputs data through keys like a typewriter
mouse displays the output from a computer on a screen
clock reads DVD-ROMs
flash memory key reads and writes to electronic chips on a card
monitor holds instructions which are needed to start up the computer
keyboard holds data read or written to it by the processor
DVD-ROM drive provides extremely fast access for sections of a program and its data
cache controls the timing of signals in the computer
ROM controls all the operations in a computer


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Item (A) Correct Function (B)
RAM holds data read or written to it by the processor
processor controls all the operations in a computer
mouse controls the cursor
clock controls the timing of signals in the computer
flash memory key reads and writes to electronic chips on a card
monitor displays the output from a computer on a screen
keyboard inputs data through keys like a typewriter
DVD-ROM drive reads DVD-ROMs
cache provides extremely fast access for sections of a program and its data
ROM holds instructions which are needed to start up the computer