Software - Computer Science CIE IGCSE
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Computers
11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 2 pts
Interrupts are...
Software-based
Hardware-based
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Allows a computer to multitask
Operating System
Interrupts
HDD
Bespoke software
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 2 pts
The interrupt handler...
Allows the computer to multitask
Saves the current task whilst the interrupt is dealt with
Reinstates the current task once the interrupt is dealt with
Manages interrupt priorities
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is another name for the BIOS?
Firmware
Bootstrap
Interrupt handler
EEPROM
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is the BIOS stored?
Firmware
HDD
Operating system
EEPROM
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 3 pts
What can interrupts be caused by?
A timing signal
System clock
computer crash
input/output process
hardware fault
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 2 pts
What can interrupts be caused by?
User interaction
simple server system
EEPROM
software errors
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