GCSE Computer Science Quiz: Computer Systems

James E explains that hardware is:

• Programs that run on a device

• The internet

• Physical components of a computer

• Software updates

Katie says the programs that run on a computer are known as...?

(a)  

Nathan builds a truth table for an AND gate. Which output is correct for inputs 1 and 1?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• Not possible

Grace is drawing a logic circuit that outputs 1 when only one input is 1. What gate is she using?

(a)  

Slyvester is writing a Boolean expression for “A AND B”. How is this written?

• A + B

• A . B

• A ⊕ B

• A̅B

George draws a circuit with a NOT gate. What does this gate do to the input?

(a)  

Florry is asked to identify system software. Which one is correct?

• Word Processor

• Spreadsheet

• Operating System

• Drawing app

James S says the software used for writing documents is what type of software?

(a)  

Monty explains one task of the operating system is to:

• Save photos

• Run antivirus scans

• Manage memory and hardware

• Connect to Wi-Fi

Izzy says software that manages files and performs maintenance is called...?

(a)