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Hardware Vs Software (GCSE Computing)

The following is a GCSE Computing test covering 'Hardware Vs Software' from the broader topic The Characteristics Of Computer Systems. The test is geared towards the CAMBRIGE-IGCSE exam board style syllabus.
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Which specification of a monitor describes how often the image is refreshed per second, affecting motion smoothness?
Which storage medium is most vulnerable to wear from repeated write/erase cycles and therefore may need wear-leveling algorithms?
Which input device is most appropriate for capturing spoken commands and converting them to digital audio for speech recognition?
Which type of storage is described as sequential access, meaning data must be read in order from the start to reach later data?
Which input device is specifically designed to read unique printed patterns like QR codes and barcodes for inventory management?
Which output device converts digital page descriptions into colour marks on paper using tiny jets of ink?
Which output device would be used to produce a physical 3-dimensional model from digital 3D design files?
Which input device is ideal for precise drawing and retouching in graphic design because it senses pressure and pen position?
Which output device would be best for producing a high-quality single copy poster from vector drawings?
Which interface is commonly used to connect external USB flash drives and many input devices to a computer?
Which storage characteristic is described as “volatile” and loses its contents when power is removed?