Year 8 ICT Revision Quiz

Define the term 'hardware'

• The physical parts of a computer system

• Software used for gaming

• A type of computer virus

• A programming language

Name three examples of computer systems

• Mouse, Keyboard, Microphone

• Inputs, Processes, Outputs

• Windows, Mac, Linux

• Hardware, Software, Firmware

Identify three examples of input devices

• CPU, RAM, ROM

• Monitor, Speaker, Printer

• Mouse, Keyboard, Microphone

• Hard Disk, SSD, DVD Writer

Identify three examples of output devices

• Hard Disk, SSD, DVD Writer

• CPU, RAM, ROM

• Monitor, Speaker, Printer

• Mouse, Keyboard, Microphone

What is the purpose of the CPU?

• To store data permanently

• To take input, process it, and produce output data

• To provide internet connectivity

• To cool down the computer system

Describe the important features of Von Neumann architecture

• Allows for one computer to carry out many different programs

• Stores program data and instructions as hardware

• Manages the operations of the computer

• Interacts with the user

Explain the 'Fetch - Decode - Execute Cycle'

• A process to cool down the computer system

• A method to store data permanently

• The basic method used by the CPU to carry out a single instruction

• A way to manage computer operations

List the two main types of memory

• Main memory and secondary storage

• RAM and ROM

• Cache memory and SSD

• DVD writer and Hard Disk

Explain what is meant by the term volatile memory

• Memory that stores data permanently

• Memory that is read-only

• Memory that loses data once power is switched off

• Memory that is very fast

Define the term hacking

• Creating new software programs

• Finding out weaknesses in a system and exploiting them

• Protecting a computer from harm

• Managing computer networks