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WorksheetsFundamentals Compile CS
Total questions: 163
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
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1.
A way of measuring a systems reliability is to measure the time between system failures. What is this called?
a)
Test-Retest Reliability
b)
MTBF - Mean Time Between Failure
c)
Parallel-Forms Reliability
d)
Internal Consistency Reliability
2.
A business needs one of these to plan the switch to a new system within hours.
a)
Disaster recovery plan.
b)
Hardware redundancy.
3.
Which two models define how a computer system is developed?
a)
Waterfall mdel and rapid application development
b)
Waterfall model and de facto
4.
What are professional standards?
a)
A set of rules for the sharing of data across the internet.
b)
Rules manufacturers comply with when creating hardware, peripherals, programs, software and communication devices.
5.
Give an example of a professional standard for the connection of devices.
a)
USB
b)
Http
c)
Https
d)
Ftp
6.
What is meant by proprietary standards?
a)
Standard developed and mainted by a single company and other firms using this standard must pay a royalty e.g Windows.
b)
A standard that becomes universal just because over time it is widely used e.g. HTML, PDF, MP3, QWERTY keyboard.
7.
What is meant by 'open standards'?
a)
Standard developed and mainted by a single company and other firms using this standard must pay a royalty e.g Windows.
b)
A standard that becomes universal just because over time it is widely used e.g. HTML, PDF, MP3, QWERTY keyboard.
c)
Standards adopted/ maintained by not-for-profit organisations, developed by independent developers. Software can be modified by users e.g. Open Office
8.
Identify three standards organisations responsible for setting industry-wide standards
a)
International Organisation of Standardisation (ISO)
b)
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
c)
International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
d)
All 3 are standards organisations.
9.
Which directive was issued to legislate electronic equipment?
a)
Data Protection Act
b)
Computer Misuse Act
c)
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
10.
What is the purpose of the Data Protection Act?
a)
To protect people's rights when they create original pieces of work
b)
To protect against unauthorised computer access.
c)
To control the way information is handled and to give legal rights to people who have information stored about them.
11.
How many principles are then in the Data Protection Act?
a)
8
b)
6
c)
4
d)
3
12.
One of the DPA principles gives people the right to access a copy of information stored about them - True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
13.
To comply with the Data Protection Act system designers should consider:
a)
Security mechanisms to secure data.
b)
How easy systems will be to use and the health implications based on screen layout etc...
c)
Licensing, in terms of which software should be used.
14.
What is the purpose of the Health & Safety at Work Act?
a)
To provide appropriate working conditions for staff.
b)
To protect people's rights when they create original pieces of work.
c)
To protect against unauthorised computer access.
15.
What does the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act make illegal?
a)
To protect against unauthorised computer access.
b)
To use software without buying the appropriate licence
16.
A computer system is made up of hardware (physical components) and software (tells the hardware what to do) - True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
17.
What is meant by the term 'hardware'?
a)
The physical components that you can touch or pick up.
b)
Hardware gives instructions.
18.
What is meant by the term 'software'?
a)
Software is the physical things you can pick up.
b)
Software gives instructions to the hardware.
19.
Which of the following defines what is meant by an input device?
a)
Presents the results of processing.
b)
Converts analogue data into a digital form that a computer can understand.
c)
Hardware that is used for the long term storage of files (non-volatile).
d)
A program that runs on a computer system.
20.
Which of the following defines what is meant by a Storage device?
a)
Presents the results of processing.
b)
Hardware that is used for the long term storage of files (non-volatile).
c)
A program that runs on a computer system.
d)
Converts analogue data into a digital form that a computer can understand.
21.
Which of the following defines what is meant by an Output device?
a)
Converts analogue data into a digital form that a computer can understand.
b)
A program that runs on a computer system.
c)
Hardware that is used for the long term storage of files (non-volatile).
d)
Presents the results of processing.
22.
______ is a way to protect systems. E.g. commercial airplanes have triple redundancy - 3 separate computer systems (2 as back up)
a)
MTBF
b)
Disaster recovery
c)
Hardware redundancy
d)
Software redundancy
23.
Where is RAM installed?
a)
Motherboard
b)
CPU
c)
Monitor
d)
Hard drive
24.
Which card on the motherboard provides ports?
a)
Expansion
b)
Extension
c)
Interface
d)
Operating System
25.
Match the PC problem with the most probable hardware diagnosis:
No fan noise
No fan noise
a)
Drive Failure
b)
Power supply failure
c)
Motherboard failure
d)
Video failure
26.
How does a Megabit compare to a Megabyte
a)
A byte is 8 bits, so a Megabyte is 8 times larger than a Megabit.
b)
A byte is 4 bits, so a Megabyte a 4 times larger than a Megabit.
c)
A byte is 16 bits, so a Megabyte is 16 times larger than a Megabit.
d)
A term byte is a more technical name for a bit, so a Megabyte is the same as a Megabit.
27.
A type of computer memory that generally has no moving parts and can be read nonlineraly
a)
GHz
b)
RAM
c)
USB
d)
SSD
28.
A measure of computer processing cycles per second
a)
GHz
b)
RAM
c)
USB
d)
SSD
29.
Often called the "brain" of the computer.
a)
GHz
b)
RAM
c)
USB
d)
CPU
30.
A common connection for computer peripherals and other devices.
a)
GHz
b)
CPU
c)
USB
d)
SSD
31.
What does the abbreviation Hz refer to in a computer hardware context
a)
The number of times a hard drive spins every second at maximum speed
b)
The number of pixels a video card can process every second
c)
The number of memory sectors a computer can write to in a second
d)
The number of clock cycles a computer processing unit has in a second.
32.
What is the difference between a computer's RAM and its hard disk
a)
RAM is not volatile, which means that it retains information in memory after powering down. A hard disk is also not volatile, which means that it retains information in the memory after powering down.
b)
RAM is volatile, which means that it does not retain information in memory after powering down. A hard disk is also not volatile, which means that it retains information in the memory after powering down.
c)
Ram is volatile, which means that it must be handled with care when removed or replaced. A hard disk is not volatile, which means that it is much more resistant to movement during the removal or replacement.
d)
RAM is not volatile, which means that it is more reliable than a hard disk. A hard disk is volatile, which means that it is vulnerable to electronic interference.
33.
Select the Extension type that best suits the application below:
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word
a)
.csv
b)
.txt
c)
.pptx
d)
.one
34.
Select the Extension type that best suits the application below:
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint
a)
.csv
b)
.txt
c)
.pptx
d)
.one
35.
Select the Extension type that best suits the application below:
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel
a)
.csv
b)
.txt
c)
.pptx
d)
.one
36.
Select the Extension type that best suits the application below:
Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft OneNote
a)
.csv
b)
.txt
c)
.pptx
d)
.one
37.
There is no limit on the number of user installations after the purchase.
a)
limited license
b)
Unlimited license
c)
Volume Purchase agreement
d)
Freeware/shareware
38.
The software is purchased with restrictions on the number of user installations.
a)
limited license
b)
Unlimited license
c)
Volume Purchase agreement
d)
Freeware/shareware
39.
The software is available without usage restrictions
a)
limited license
b)
Unlimited license
c)
Volume Purchase agreement
d)
Freeware/shareware
40.
how does the phrase "All Rights Reserved" apply to computer software
a)
Only the company that sells the software has the right to copy, distribute, or revise the product
b)
Only the purchaser has the right to copy, distribute, or revise the product
c)
Only the copyright holder can copy, distribute, or revise the product
d)
Both the software creator and the purchaser have the right to copy, distribute, or revise the product
41.
1. ___________________ is used to store data on a SD card. [1]
a)
Flash memory
b)
Magnetic field
c)
Optical medium
d)
USB port
42.
1. RAM and ROM are _________________ of a computer. [1]
a)
backup storage
b)
temporary storage
c)
peripherals
d)
main memory
43.
1. Touch screen monitor could be considered as ______________ of a computer. [1]
a)
input/output device
b)
output device
c)
input device
d)
output device
44.
1. Touch screen monitor could be considered as ______________ of a computer. [1]
a)
input/output device
b)
output device
c)
input device
d)
output device
45.
1. _______________ is an example of primary storage device. [1]
a)
Hard disk
b)
Thumb drive
c)
DVD
d)
RAM
46.
1. LAN, MAN and WAN are classified based on ________________________. [1]
a)
number of computers connected to the network
b)
the way data were transferred between computers
c)
wired and wireless network
d)
geographical area the network is covered
47.
1. Which one of the following password has better protection? [1]
a)
Text only password
b)
Numeric only
c)
Alpha numeric only
d)
Alpha numeric with symbols
48.
1. Which one of the following is not a plug-in software?
a)
Java
b)
FLV player
c)
Direct X
d)
Adobe flash player
49.
_______________ is an example of a hardware firewall.
a)
Modem
b)
Router
c)
Netbook
d)
Broadband
50.
1. Which of the following a disadvantage of wireless network? [1]
a)
More power consumption
b)
Connect to too many computers
c)
Data transferred between computers, even without internet connection
d)
Wireless router could be used as a firewall
51.
1. Which one of the following is not an application software? [1]
a)
Apple iOS
b)
Adobe Photoshop
c)
MS-Office
d)
Inkscape
52.
Select the power saving status that uses the least amount of energy, saves files and programs that are open and turns the computer off?
a)
Sleep
b)
Block
c)
Hybrid Sleep
d)
Hibernation
53.
The main objective of the operating system is:
a)
to allow the user to use the computer properly
b)
to make computers more attractive
c)
To isolate the user from the complexity of the hardware
d)
to manage user access
54.
Select the file that can play a video called 'Introduction' on the computer
a)
Introduction.zip
b)
Introduction.mp4
c)
Introduction.mp3
d)
Introduction.wav
55.
Which statement about file extensions is true?
a)
The file extension must always be visible
b)
Ther is only one extension for each type of file
c)
The file extension can indicate the type of file it is
d)
The file extension provides information about the size of the file.
56.
Which statement is true with respect to hidden files?
a)
Hidden files do not use up any space on the drive
b)
Hidden files can never be deleted, even if the folder where they are located is deleted
c)
Hidden files are the only means of file privacy
d)
If you wish to view a hidden file, all the hidden files must be displayed.
57.
A(n) __________ connector for a monitor is a 15-pin D-sub connector, used for analog output.
a)
VGA
b)
DVI
c)
HDMI
d)
HTTP
58.
What kind of network has computers that are all physically near each other?
a)
MAN
b)
WAN
c)
SAN
d)
LAN
59.
To share an Internet connection in your home, you need a(n) _________.
a)
Switch
b)
Hub
c)
Router
d)
Subnet
60.
Cat5e Ethernet cables are a type of ___________.
a)
Fiber optic
b)
Coax
c)
SCSI
d)
UTP
61.
Which type of connector is used for Ethernet cables such as Cat5e?
a)
RJ-11
b)
RJ-14
c)
RJ-45
d)
RJ-50
62.
Which is the newest and fastest wireless networking type?
a)
802.11n
b)
802.11g
c)
802.11a
d)
802.11b
63.
When you search for wireless networks, the name that appears for each network is its _________.
a)
SSID
b)
Channel
c)
Encryption code
d)
Frequency
64.
WEP and WPA are two types of __________.
a)
Ethernet adapters
b)
Wireless network technologies
c)
Routers
d)
Wireless network security
65.
Which of these is a protocol for sending email?
a)
POP3
b)
SMTP
c)
FTP
d)
HTTPS
66.
In _________ communication, there is two-way communication, but communication in only one direction at a time.
a)
Simplex
b)
Complex
c)
Half duplex
d)
Full duplex
67.
204.55.25.10 is an example of a(n)_________ .
a)
IPv6 address
b)
IPv4 address
c)
WEP encryption code
d)
SSID
68.
Domain names are translated to IP addresses on the Web via___________.
a)
DHCP
b)
APIPA
c)
DNS
d)
HTML
69.
How is the speed of the spinning platters in a hard disk measured?
a)
Megabytes
b)
RPM
c)
Milliseconds
d)
None of these answers
70.
Which type of hard disk interface is serial?
a)
PATA
b)
SCSI
c)
SATA
d)
All of the answers are correct
71.
Which hard disk interface uses a wide ribbon-like cable with 40 wires?
a)
PATA
b)
SATA
c)
SCSI
d)
USB
72.
What type of disk preparation creates the cylinders, heads, and sectors (CHS)?
a)
Low-level formatting
b)
Partitioning
c)
High-level formatting
d)
Packet writing
73.
What Windows utility can you use to partition a disk drive?
a)
Disk Formatter
b)
Check Disk
c)
Disk Management
d)
Disk Partitioner
74.
Which of these is not a type of flash RAM storage device?
a)
Solid-state hard drives
b)
Memory cards
c)
Portable digital music players
d)
CD-ROM
75.
Which of these is a type of memory card?
a)
VGA
b)
SD
c)
DDR
d)
PATA
76.
Which of these is a disadvantage of solid-state drives over mechanical ones?
a)
Noisier
b)
More expensive
c)
Less durable
d)
Uses more power
77.
What does DRM support add to a flash RAM device or card?
a)
Speed
b)
Ability to reformat
c)
Security
d)
Low power consumption
78.
What type of network requires no servers?
a)
P2P
b)
Client/server
c)
Internet
d)
Ethernet
79.
A NIC is a(n)__________.
a)
Adapter in an individual computer that allows a network connection
b)
Switch or router
c)
Type of cable
d)
Wireless access point
80.
Which of these is NOT a way of making computer systems more efficient?
a)
Automatic Sleep mode
b)
LED case lighting
c)
Using Virtual Servers
d)
Energy Efficient Processors
81.
The Computer Misuse Act is there to make sure that computers are used for their intended purpose only
a)
True
b)
False
82.
The Data Protection Act is there to make sure that people can't copy other people's material online
a)
True
b)
False
83.
Which of these crimes has NOT arisen from misuse of the internet
a)
Burglary
b)
Credit Card Fraud
c)
Hacking
d)
Copyright Infringement
84.
Which of these is NOT an Open standard
a)
HTML
b)
CSS
c)
XLS
d)
HTTP
85.
Which of these is NOT a 'Proprietary' standard
a)
HTML
b)
DOC
c)
PDF
d)
MP3
86.
The Kernel is...
a)
Great at making fried chicken
b)
A rank in the military
c)
The central component of most Operating Systems
d)
Not part of a computer System
87.
Embedded Systems are built to perform specific tasks as part of a larger system
a)
True
b)
False
88.
Which of these computerised systems is NOT categorised as Critical?
a)
Life Support
b)
Air Traffic Control
c)
Graphic Design
d)
Missile Targeting
89.
What is meant by a 'Computer System'?
a)
A collection of hardware
b)
A system which processes data to produce information
c)
An operating system
d)
A Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor
90.
Computer Systems consist of...
a)
Hardware (input/output/storage devices)
b)
Software (operating system/system software etc.)
c)
Processors (the CPU chip/Graphics processors)
d)
All of these
91.
Pixel is a display screen used to provide output
a)
false
b)
true
92.
Which type of memory holds data permanently?
a)
Read Only Memory
b)
Random Access Memory
93.
Which type of memory is used to store data temporarily (data is lost when the machine switches off)?
a)
Read Only Memory
b)
Random Access Memory
94.
What is the name given to the hardware and software that can be used to allow communication between devices?
a)
Auxiliary
b)
RGB
c)
Ethernet
d)
Interface
95.
Which type of graphic stores every pixel on the canvas?
a)
Bitmap
b)
Vector
96.
Which type of graphic stores only the objects and their attributes, e.g. x and y co-ordinates?
a)
Binary
b)
Vector
97.
Which system is used by the computer to represent decimal numbers?
a)
Binary
b)
ASCII
c)
Floating point
d)
RTF
98.
Which system is used by the computer to represent whole numbers?
a)
Binary
b)
Floating point
c)
ASCII
d)
RTF
99.
Which 127 bit system is used by the computer to represent text?
a)
Floating point
b)
Binary
c)
ASCII
d)
RTF
100.
Which component of the CPU is a temporary storage location which is quick to access?
a)
Control unit
b)
Registers
c)
ALU
101.
Which component of the CPU performs calculations?
a)
Control unit
b)
Registers
c)
ALU
102.
Which bus is used to transfer data to and from the processor and memory?
a)
Data bus
b)
Address bus
c)
Control bus
103.
Which bus is used to carry address information from the processor to memory?
a)
Data bus
b)
Address bus
c)
Control bus
104.
During which stage of the web development process is the website checked against the user interface design?
a)
Analysis
b)
Design
c)
Implementation
d)
Testing
105.
Which security precaution uses a person's physical characteristics to allow access?
a)
Encryption
b)
Biometrics
c)
Firewall
d)
Anti-Virus
106.
Which protocol is used to exchange information on the Internet?
a)
IPX/SPX
b)
TCP/IP
c)
NetBEUI
d)
AppleTalk
107.
Which type of network operates in a limited geographical area, such as a building
or campus?
a)
LAN
b)
MAN
c)
TAN
d)
WAN
108.
Which cabling type uses the RJ-45 connector?
a)
Coax
b)
Fiber
c)
CAT5
d)
BNC
109.
What provides a port for a computer to connect to a LAN?
a)
Modem
b)
RJ-11
c)
NIC
d)
CAT5
110.
What command do you use to connect to an FTP server to download a file?
a)
nslookup
b)
ssh
c)
telnet
d)
ftp
111.
What command do you use to connect to a remote computer so that you can execute commands?
a)
ftp
b)
nslookup
c)
telnet
d)
nbtstat
112.
How many drives can a SATA cable support?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
7
d)
255
113.
Most printers and other external devices connect to the PC using what interface?
a)
Legacy serial
b)
VGA
c)
PATA
d)
USB
114.
What type of file helps the operating system interface with a hardware device?
a)
Driver
b)
Executable
c)
Server
d)
Client
115.
24FF is an example of what numbering system?
a)
Decimal
b)
Octal
c)
Binary
d)
Hexadecimal
116.
What is the large circuit board inside a computer called?
a)
Expansion Board
b)
Motherboard
c)
Memory
d)
CPU
117.
A megabyte is approximately how many bytes?
a)
10
b)
1,000
c)
10,000
d)
1,000,000
118.
QWERTY is a layout for what PC input device?
a)
Mouse
b)
Scanner
c)
Keyboard
d)
Monitor
119.
Which is the newer hard-disk technology: PATA or SATA?
a)
PATA
b)
SATA
c)
Both are equally new
120.
How is printer resolution measured?
a)
ppm
b)
dpi
c)
cps
d)
bps
121.
In what type of environment would a P2P network be appropriate?
a)
Large business with multiple locations
b)
Large business in a single location
c)
Home office
d)
Internet
122.
Which of these is an example of a strong password?
a)
58WRxry%41x2
b)
Password
c)
QWERTY
d)
0987654321
123.
A(n) is an application that appears to do something useful but is actually malware that harms your system or compromises your privacy
a)
Virus
b)
Trojan horse
c)
Worm
d)
Bot
124.
What is VoIP?
a)
Creating a secure channel through the Internet for data communications
b)
Using the Internet for telephone service
c)
Telecommuting
d)
Setting up a virtual server
125.
BIOS
a)
. It checks that the computer
hardware is all present and working correctly when you power up a
computer system
hardware is all present and working correctly when you power up a
computer system
b)
The speed at which the processor carries out instructions,
measured in Megahertz (MHz) or Gigahertz (GHz).
measured in Megahertz (MHz) or Gigahertz (GHz).
c)
A technology for storing data in an electronic format
which is used for memory cards. e.g. USB, memory cards.
which is used for memory cards. e.g. USB, memory cards.
d)
210 bytes exactly, or about 1000 bytes.
126.
Bit
a)
Either a 0 or a 1
b)
8 sets of 8 or 1
c)
1024 sets of 0 or 1
d)
The measurement of speed in a network
127.
Cache Memory
a)
Very fast access memory which is close to the processor and stores
frequently used data.
frequently used data.
b)
A technology for storing data in an electronic format
which is used for memory cards. e.g. USB, memory cards.
which is used for memory cards. e.g. USB, memory cards.
c)
a group of 4 bits.
d)
holds part of a program that starts running
when a computer is switched on.
when a computer is switched on.
128.
Virtual Memory
a)
when the computer uses some of its hard disk
space as if it were RAM.
space as if it were RAM.
b)
When you switch the power off, all the contents will be los
c)
where the workstations are 'further
apart' from each other. WANs are usually made up of LANs connected
together
apart' from each other. WANs are usually made up of LANs connected
together
d)
his is the place where the computer
stores programs and files it is using at the moment.
stores programs and files it is using at the moment.
129.
The PCs on a network are connected to a ______. It manages
lots of connections with computers at the same time and lets them all
communicate with the server.
lots of connections with computers at the same time and lets them all
communicate with the server.
a)
Hub or Switch
b)
Memory Drive
c)
USB
d)
HTTPS
130.
Dynamic IP Address
a)
changes all the time and is allocated by other equipment
on the network automatically.
on the network automatically.
b)
Transferring files over the internet
c)
software system which is designed and developed specifically for
a purpose or company.
a purpose or company.
d)
Very fast access memory which is close to the processor and stores
frequently
frequently
131.
Protocols
a)
When two devices want to successfully communicate, they must
agree to follow some rules about the way they will do it.
agree to follow some rules about the way they will do it.
b)
Memory devices which keeps its data without power and has no
moving parts.
moving parts.
c)
when the computer uses some of its hard disk
space as if it were RAM.
space as if it were RAM.
d)
When you switch the power off, all the contents will be lost. e.g. RAM
132.
Where the workstations are 'further
apart' from each other.
apart' from each other.
a)
WAN
b)
LAN
133.
Peripheral Device
a)
Any hardware device which is connected to the
computer and controlled by CPU.
computer and controlled by CPU.
b)
This is the place where the computer
stores programs and files it is using at the moment.
stores programs and files it is using at the moment.
c)
ROM holds part of a program that starts running
when a computer is switched on.
when a computer is switched on.
d)
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
134.
Static IP Address
a)
IP address is fixed and is allocated by the network manager.
b)
Software that enables the user to provide instructions to, interact
with the computer or any device. It is part of the operating system.
with the computer or any device. It is part of the operating system.
135.
Multi-tasking
a)
it appears to be running more than one program at the same time.
b)
Memory that can be addressed and accessed directly by the processor
c)
Memory that is used to store the programs and data currently in use by a computer. It is volatile which means that it gets erased when the computer is switched off.
136.
Magnetic storage
a)
Storage that uses a surface which can be magnetised to store data
b)
Storage that can be disconnected from the main computer unit, for example to transfer files between computers.
c)
Moving a data, program or file from memory onto secondary storage for later use.
137.
Solid state drive
a)
Storage that works by storing the data in electronic circuits
b)
Storage that can be disconnected from the main computer unit, for example to transfer files between computers.
c)
Storage that uses a surface which can be magnetised to store data.
138.
Fetch–Execute cycle
a)
The process by which programs are run on a computer. The processor repeatedly fetches the instructions of the program from memory and executes them.
b)
Memory buffer on the processor that stores instructions which have been fetched before and allows them to be fetched more quickly the next time.
c)
Each single processor circuit capable of fetching and executing instructions.
139.
Denary number
a)
A number that uses the denary digits from 1 to 10.
b)
A number consisting only of binary digits.
c)
The digits ‘0’ and ‘1’.
140.
Overflow
a)
An error caused by attempting to store a number that is too large for the number of bits available.
b)
Numbers expressed in base 16.
c)
Numbers expressed in base 10.
141.
Character set
a)
American Standard Code for Information Interchange – a7-bit character code.
b)
The complete collection of characters that can been coded in a particular coding system.
c)
At least 16-bit code. Defines what characters it encodes and then uses a suitable number of octets to store them as a number.
142.
Bit map
a)
An image file format where the picture is represented asset of dots or pixels.
b)
Data about data.
c)
The number of dots per unit length. It affects the clarity of the image.
d)
Graphics stored as formulae.
143.
Analogue
a)
A form of signal that can take any value between the lowest and the highest. Sound is like this.
b)
A form of signal that is either on or off. Computer music files must be digital.
c)
P3 MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 Audio Layer III – a digital audio encoding format which uses lossy data compression. A common standard for digital music.
144.
A way of compressing a file without losing data.
a)
Lossless
b)
Lossy
145.
The process of capturing data about the sound at intervals.
a)
Sampling
b)
Lossy
c)
Digital
d)
Analog
146.
A comparison between two items of data.
a)
Logical operation
b)
Instruction set
c)
Arithmetic operation
d)
Operand
147.
The total collection of instructions that a processor can carry out.
a)
Instruction set
b)
Logical operation
c)
Operand
d)
Operator
148.
A subset of code within a larger program, which performs a specific task.
a)
Subroutine
b)
Process
c)
Flowchart
d)
Decision
149.
A set of rules specifying a how to solve a problem.
a)
Algorithm
b)
Procedure
c)
Function
d)
Selection
150.
A set of rules specifying a how to solve a problem.
a)
Algorithm
b)
Procedure
c)
Function
d)
Selection
151.
A group of instructions is executed repeatedly until a condition is met (a loop).
a)
Sequence
b)
Selection
c)
Iteration
d)
Nesting
152.
When control structures are inserted within other control structures.
a)
Sequence
b)
Selection
c)
Nesting
d)
Iteration
153.
Name used to identify a value in memory that does not change during the execution of the program.
a)
Variable
b)
Constant
154.
Name used to identify a value in memory that can change during the execution of the program
a)
Variable
b)
Constant
155.
Data type that will store decimal (or fractional) values.
a)
Real
b)
Integer
c)
String
d)
Boolean
156.
A combination of values, variables, operators and functions that are evaluated according to the rules of the language.
a)
Expression
b)
Assignment
c)
Binary
157.
Integrated Development Environment containing various utilities used whilst writing computer code.
a)
IDE
b)
Run time environment
c)
Syntax
d)
Debugger
158.
Allows the developer to run the code during development to check for logical errors and that the code does what it is expected to do.
a)
Run time environment
b)
Syntax
c)
Debugger
159.
System software that is used by the operating system to control peripheral devices.
a)
Device driver
b)
Disk Formatting
160.
An agreed system and set of rules that allow different programs to transfer files across different computers over the internet.
a)
File Transfer Protocol
b)
HyperText Transfer Protocol
161.
A utility or device that monitors the traffic between a computer and the internet and only allows connections that are authorised.
a)
Firewall
b)
Malware
c)
Memory management
d)
Multi-tasking
162.
Network in which all the computers are of equal status.
a)
Ring
b)
Bus
c)
Star
d)
Peer-to-peer
163.
Algorithm
a)
is simply a list of instructions that describe how to do
a particular task.
a particular task.
b)
Starting up a computer
c)
The speed at which the processor carries out instructions
d)
A technology for storing data in an electronic format
which is used for memory cards. e.g. USB, memory cards.
which is used for memory cards. e.g. USB, memory cards.
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