Y10 CS IGCSE Baseline assessment

A list of steps to complete a task

• Algorithm

• Program

• CPU

• Hardware

An algorithm that has been coded into something that can be run by a machine

• Algorithm

• Program

• CPU

• Hardware

the brains of the computer where most calculations take place.

• Algorithm

• Program

• CPU

• Hardware

Part of a program that does not work correctly.

• Software

• Bug

• Debug

• Computer

______ is a type of programming data that represents text

• Basic
• Syntax
• Argument
• String

What is an example of an output device?

• Mouse
• Microphone
• Speakers
• DVD

What is an example of an input device?

• Keyboard
• Speakers
• Monitor
• DVD

What is spam?

• unsolicited messages sent to you
• Send Programs And Machine code
• untitled messages
• A Virus

Which database field type would be used to store a customer's name?

• Text
• Numeric
• Date/Time
• Object

In an automated system, what type of device is a sensor?

• Storage device

• Processing device

• Input device

• Memory device