Edexcel GCSE Computer Science Topic 3: Computers

Edexcel GCSE Computer Science Topic 3: Computers

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Computers

12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of main memory in the von Neumann stored program concept?

Management of peripheral devices

Temporary storage of data and instructions

Execution of arithmetic operations

Long-term storage of data

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of secondary storage device?

SSD

Cache memory

RAM

Registers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are embedded systems used for?

Executing complex algorithms

Managing network connections

Controlling specific functions in electronic devices

Running operating systems

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of file management in an operating system?

Optimizing CPU performance

Executing application software

Organizing and controlling data on storage devices

Managing user accounts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a functionality of utility software?

Data encryption

Network security

Disc defragmentation

Memory management

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the importance of developing robust software?

Optimizing network speed

Preventing system crashes

Improving user interface design

Enhancing hardware performance

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of clock in the fetch-decode-execute cycle?

Controls the flow of data between CPU and memory

Manages the execution of processes

Stores the address of the next instruction

Synchronizes the operations of the CPU

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