General-Purpose Computing Systems Quiz

Which of the following is necessary for a machine to understand and execute a program for noughts and crosses?

• The machine must be able to 'understand' the program.

• The machine must be able to play music.

• The machine must be able to print documents.

• The machine must be able to connect to the internet.

Why is it important to know the components present in every computing system?

• Because they are essential for the system to function

• Because they make the device look better

• Because they increase the price of the device

• Because they are only used for decoration

Which component is present in all the listed devices: Desktop, Laptop, Phone, Raspberry Pi 4, micro:bit, and Rover?

• Graphics processor

• Processor

• Connections

• Weight

Based on the table, which devices have both input and output and connections?

• Laptop, Phone, Raspberry Pi 4, micro:bit, Rover

• Only Desktop and Laptop

• Only Phone and Rover

• Only micro:bit and Raspberry Pi 4

What is the main function of the memory in a computer system?

• To store programs and data currently in use

• To display images on the screen

• To connect to the internet

• To print documents

A student forgot to save their work before shutting down the computer. Using your understanding of memory, explain what happens to their unsaved work and why. (DoK Level 3)

• The unsaved work is lost because memory is volatile and loses its contents when the power is off.

• The unsaved work is automatically saved to the hard drive.

• The unsaved work is sent to the printer.

• The unsaved work is stored in the internet cloud.

What is the main function of the memory in a computer system?

• To store programs and data currently in use

• To permanently save all files

• To display images on the screen

• To connect to the internet

What is the main function of the processor in a computer system?

• To execute program instructions

• To store data permanently

• To display images on the screen

• To connect to the internet

What is the main function of computing systems as described in the material?

• To interact with the user and their surroundings through devices for input and output.

• To only store data in memory.

• To only transmit data to the internet.

• To only receive data from the user.

What does "output" mean in the context of computing systems?

• Data transmitted from a system.

• Data received by a system.

• Data stored in memory.

• Data deleted from a system.