Hardware cost vs performance
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A
Quick Questions
Shade in the A or B circle for each question.
1. Does a pricier PC always perform better?
2. Can a cheap laptop be enough for schoolwork?
3. Should you compare specs before buying?
4. Does more RAM always mean a faster gaming PC?
5. Is the priciest computer always the best choice?
B
Match the Pairs
Draw a line connecting each item on the left to its match on the right.
| Left column | Right column | |
|---|---|---|
| 1Buying the most expensive laptop | AWrong - a cheap laptop can be enough for simple tasks | |
| 2Comparing specs before buying | BWrong - always check what was actually upgraded | |
| 3Matching hardware to your task | CPicking a gaming GPU for gaming | |
| 4Some upgrades cost more than others | DHelps you see what you're paying for | |
| 5Buying the priciest PC without checking specs | EA GPU often costs more than extra RAM | |
| 6Assuming all cheap laptops are too slow | FDoesn't guarantee the best performance |
C
Definitions
Price-to-performance
D
Fill in the Blanks
Complete each line of code by filling in the missing parts.
1.
A costly PC isn't always ______
2.
Check _____ before buying hardware
3.
Paying more can give _______ gains
4.
Match your _____ to the specs
5.
Never judge _____ by price alone
E
Spot the Error
Shade in the letter of the line that contains an error.
Question 1
A
The priciest PC is always best
B
Some upgrades matter more
C
Match specs to your task
Question 2
A
Any upgrade boosts every task
B
RAM helps with multitasking
C
GPU helps with graphics work
Question 3
A
A cheap PC may lack RAM
B
Price always equals quality
C
Check specs before buying
Question 4
A
Match specs to your needs
B
Bigger price means faster
C
Compare parts, not just cost
Question 5
A
Compare specs before buying
B
Match hardware to your task
C
Every upgrade costs the same
Answer Key
Hardware cost vs performance
Section A: Quick Questions
Q1
A — No
Q2
A — Yes
Q3
B — Yes
Q4
A — No
Q5
B — No
Section B: Match the Pairs
Q1
Buying the most expensive laptop → Doesn't guarantee the best performance
Q2
Comparing specs before buying → Helps you see what you're paying for
Q3
Matching hardware to your task → Picking a gaming GPU for gaming
Q4
Some upgrades cost more than others → A GPU often costs more than extra RAM
Q5
Buying the priciest PC without checking specs → Wrong - always check what was actually upgraded
Q6
Assuming all cheap laptops are too slow → Wrong - a cheap laptop can be enough for simple tasks
Section C: Definitions
Q1
Price-to-performance — How much speed or power you get for the money spent on hardware.Section D: Fill in the Blanks
Q1
A costly PC isn't always betterQ2
Check specs before buying hardwareQ3
Paying more can give smaller gainsQ4
Match your needs to the specsQ5
Never judge value by price aloneSection E: Spot the Error
Q1
A — The priciest PC isn't always best - check which specs actually improved.
Q2
A — Not every upgrade helps every task - RAM and GPU help different things.
Q3
B — Price doesn't always equal quality - always check the actual specs.
Q4
B — A bigger price tag doesn't always mean faster - compare the actual parts.
Q5
C — Not every upgrade costs the same - prices vary a lot between parts.