S3 Computing Science quiz

Which of the items below is the odd one out?

• Arithmetic & logic unit

• RAM

• Control unit

• Registers

Answer explanation

The odd one out is RAM. The others are all part of the computer's processor.

The following binary number represents which denary number?

0101 0101

Organise these peripherals into the correct categories

Groups:

(a) Input devices

,

(b) Output devices

,

(c) Backing storage devices

,

(d) Input and output devices

• V-R headset

• Hard disk

• Keyboard

• Scanner

• Solid state drive

• Data projector

• Digital camera

• Touch screen

• Monitor

• Smart board

• USB pen

• Headphones

Describe one way in which the negative impacts on the environment from use of computer systems can be reduced?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

Answer explanation

Reduce monitor/screen brightness

Use power-down settings

Use standby/sleep mode

Look at the database below. Match the fields with their correct data type.

• Date

• PupilID

• Text

• DateofBirth

• Number

• ProfilePicture

• Object

• EnrolementTime

• Time

• FirstName

The following SQL query is created to find all of the students in the database with the last name "Smith". Fill in the blanks to complete the statement.​

(a)   * ​ (b)   Students​ (c)   LastName = "​ (d)   ​ ";

• SELECT
• FROM
• WHERE
• Smith

The following is an example of which requirement?

I need to be able to see a list of pupils who have enrolled in 2023.

• End-user requirement

• Functional requirement

Match the following programming languages with the function they serve in making web pages.

• CSS

• Used to describe the content of a web page

• HTML

• Used to program interactive features for a web page

• JavaScript

• Used to control the look of the web page