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WorksheetsTopic 1 - Computer Fundamentals
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
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Class
Date
1.
From the list name one thing a computer system must be able to do:
a)
Input
b)
Turn On
c)
Display Images
d)
Do Noise
2.
What is the main job of the central processing unit (CPU) in a computer?
a)
It executes the instructions from a program stored in memory
b)
It stores data and instructions that the computer will need
c)
It transfers data between the various components of the computer
3.
From the list which computer system will most likely be used at home?
a)
PC
b)
Servers
c)
Printers
4.
Which of these modes best describes a computer system?
a)
Input-output-process
b)
Process-input-output
c)
Input-process-output
5.
How would a system use redundant array of independent disks (RAID) in case of failure?
a)
It makes
more than one copy of new or changed files in case a hard disk fails
b)
It stores
exactly one copy of each file in order to save storage space
c)
It makes incremental backups of
important files
6.
Why was the Computer Misuse Act of 1990 introduced?
a)
To help protect computer software
b)
To help protect computer hardware
c)
To stop people from accessing
unauthorised information.
7.
Why do computer programmers use standards?
a)
They allow computer programmers
to work alone without interference as this is when they are the most creative
b)
So that the programmers adhere
to strict professional standards for the design, coding and testing of the
software
c)
To allow the programmers to
choose the programming language that suits them best
8.
What does copyright mean?
a)
You can buy any video, as long as
it has an official logo on it
b)
You are not allowed to watch a
film with anyone else present in the room
c)
The person or organisation who
creates an original work has the right to protect it and exclusively make a
profit by using it
9.
Morally correct decision, doing the right thing ...
a)
Morals
b)
Fables
c)
Ethics
d)
Niceness
10.
Computer systems do human jobs because it...
a)
Slower
b)
Reduce human error
c)
Friendlier
d)
Cost more
11.
Hardware Redundancy is ...
a)
Having multiple places to store the data in case one of the of data stores fails.
b)
Having a spare computer
c)
Having multiple copies of software in case one software program fails.
d)
Having multiple pieces of hardware in case one piece fails.
12.
I don't care my work computer failed because...
a)
I'm careless
b)
I saved stuff
c)
I made a backup
d)
I'm harambe
13.
Which one is biggest...
a)
Bit
b)
Byte
c)
Megabyte
d)
Terrabyte
14.
Which one doesn't save energy ?
a)
Turning down brightness
b)
Hibernation
c)
Opening more programs
d)
Battery saving mode
15.
Bad use of computer waste involves ...
a)
Re purposing your old computer
b)
Recycling ethically
c)
Saving the environment
d)
Dumping plastic in to landfills
16.
Ethical computer waste involves...
a)
Recycling or upgrading not throwing away
b)
Being nice to people and say Hi
c)
Hiding your old computer in a bush
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