What is the Von Neumann architecture?

A model for designing computer systems

What is the function of the Control Unit in the CPU?

To manage the execution of instructions

What is the primary purpose of an operating system?

To manage hardware and software resources

Which of these is a characteristic of a LAN? Options: It covers a wide geographical area, Computers are connected together using a leased line or a satellite, User can share files and peripherals, Data can only be transmitted at a slow rate

User can share files and peripherals

What is a standalone computer?

A computer that is not connected to a network.

Cache memory has three levels, Which of them is the biggest? Level 1 (Internal Cache), Level 2 (Shared Cache, Inside the Core), Level 3 (Shared Cache, Outside the Core)

Level 3 (Shared Cache, Outside the Core)

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a star network topology? If the central switch or server fails, the whole network is down Requires a high performance switch or server in the centre as all traffic passes through it. Extra hardware such as hubs and switches may be needed All three (3) answers are disadvantages.

All three (3) answers are disadvantages.

What is the purpose of DNS?

It returns the IP address given the name of a website.

Why is IP v4 going to be replaced by IP v6?

We are running out of IP v4 addresses.

An action that causes something to happen

Which of the following activities poses the greatest personal cybersecurity risk? Making a purchase at an online store that uses public key encryption to transmit credit card information, Paying a bill using a secure electronic payment system, Reserving a hotel room by e-mailing a credit card number to a hotel., Withdrawing money from a bank account using an automated teller machine (ATM)

Reserving a hotel room by e-mailing a credit card number to a hotel.

Which of the following is LEAST likely to indicate a phishing attack? Options: An e-mail from your bank asks you to call the number on your card to verify a transaction, An e-mail from a merchant asks that you click on a link to reset your password, An e-mail from a utility company asks you to enter your date of birth and social security number for verification purposes., An e-mail indicates that you have won a large sum of money and asks you to enter your bank account number so that the money can be transferred to you

An e-mail from your bank asks you to call the number on your card to verify a transaction

Which of the following is considered an unethical use of computer resources? Options: Downloading freeware or shareware onto your home computer, Purchasing a game from an app store and downloading it directly to a mobile device, Purchasing a single-user copy of photo editing software and installing it on all computers in a computer lab, Searching online for an electronic version of a school textbook

Purchasing a single-user copy of photo editing software and installing it on all computers in a computer lab

A user enters a Web address in a browser, and a request for a file is sent to a Web server. Which of the following best describes how the file is sent to the user?

The file is broken into packets for transmission. The packets must be reassembled upon receipt.

Two computers are built by different manufacturers. One is running a Web server and the other is running a Web browser. Which of the following best describes the ability of the two computers to communicate with each other across the Internet?

The computers can communicate directly because Internet communication uses standard protocols.

Consider the following numbers. Binary 1100, Decimal 11, and Hexadecimal D. Which of the following lists the numbers in order from least to greatest?

Decimal 11, Binary 1100, Hexadecimal D

Which of the following has the greatest potential for compromising a user’s personal privacy? A group of cookies stored by the user’s Web browser, The Internet Protocol (IP) address of the user’s computer, The user’s e-mail address, The user’s public key used for encryption

A group of cookies stored by the user’s Web browser

Both online newspapers and social media sites are used to distribute information on the Internet. Which of the following best describes an advantage that online newspapers have over social media sites?

The ability to provide credibility to the information distributed

Which of the following best describes a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack? Options: An attempt by a country to deny its citizens access to the Internet, An attempt to deny users access to a Web site’s resources by flooding the Web site with requests from multiple systems, An attempt by one user to deny service to another user by posting material on a social network, An attempt by a user of the Internet to get private information from a secure database.

An attempt to deny users access to a Web site’s resources by flooding the Web site with requests from multiple systems.

A program is expressed in a programming language. Which of the following is true of the program?

The program can also be expressed as binary code, but will be more easily understood by humans when expressed in a higher-level programming language.

AP CSP 12-17 - TUESDAY - Super Review Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The main goal of computer science class is to…

Back

Explore and create new and fun ways to utilize technology

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Being responsible online means…

Back

Using technology in a way that respects yourself and others

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the binary representation of the decimal number 13?

Back

1101

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is a characteristic of a Local Area Network (LAN)?
Options:
Covers a large geographical area
Typically uses wireless connections
Connects devices within a small area like a building
Uses satellite communication

Back

Connects devices within a small area like a building

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In programming, what is a loop used for?

Back

To repeat a block of code multiple times

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main function of the CPU in a computer system?

Back

To execute instructions

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which component of the CPU is responsible for performing arithmetic and logic operations?

Back

Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

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