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1.1 - Computer System

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A computer system...
a)
 takes a set of digital inputs, processes them and creates a set of outputs.
b)
takes a set of digital outputs, processes them and creates a set of inputs.
c)
takes a set of digital inputs, processes them and creates a set of inputs.
d)
takes a set of digital outputs, processes them and creates a set of outputs.
2.

How does data get into a computer?

a)

Using USB flash drive

b)

Using input devices

c)

Using Google

d)

Using html code

3.

An input device used to control a pointer on the screen and make selections

a)

Microphone

b)

HDD

c)

CD

d)

Mouse

4.
The main purpose of a computer is to process data. The processing stage takes place within the...
a)
Keyboard
b)
RAM
c)
CPU
d)
Printer
5.

...is a computer program that contains the set of instructions needed to tell the hardware what to do

a)

Hardware

b)

Input device

c)

Processing

d)

Software

6.

An example of an output device

a)

Microphone

b)

Webcam

c)

Projector

d)

Keyboard

7.
...is any physical component that makes up the computer. 
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
c)
Storage
d)
Microchip 
8.
An ... is designed with a specific task in mind. All the parts and components of an ... are usually built on a single printed circuit board. 
a)
Output device
b)
Embedded computer
c)
Input Device
d)
Internet connection
9.

Which of the following is NOT an example of embedded system.

a)

Microwave

b)

Keyboard

c)

DVD Player

d)

Digital watch

10.

Describe a disadvantage of using embedded computers:

a)

If goes wrong then the equipment itself will stop working and you won't be able to use it.

b)

They take a lot of space.

c)

They could be used in computer control such as traffic lights.

d)

They would use secondary storage device such as solid state memory.

11.

Describe an advantage of embedded computers:

a)

If goes wrong then the equipment itself will stop working and you won't be able to use it.

b)

They take a lot of space.

c)

An embedded computer is built on a single printed circuit board, so it is much easier to replace it if it breaks down.