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Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
These types of OS are designed for everyday use - they are visual and interactive (e.g. Windows 10, Andriod, Mac OS)
a)
GUI (Graphical User Interface)
b)
CLI (Command-Line Interface)
c)
Multi-Tasking
2.
Allows the user to interact with the computer
a)
Operating System
b)
User interface
c)
Device Drivers
d)
Main Memory
3.
Computers built into devices ('dedicated systems'), e.g. Microwaves, TVs, Washing Machines
a)
General Purpose Computer
b)
Hard Disk Drive
c)
Embedded System
4.
Copies memory address from the program counter to the register
a)
Fetch Instruction
b)
Execute Instruction
c)
Decode Instruction
5.
Does all the calculations and logic operations
a)
The Cache
b)
Von Neumann
c)
Arithmetic Logic Unit
6.
Give an example of an embedded system
a)
Washing Machine
b)
Smartphone
c)
Laptop
d)
Desktop
7.
How does the operating system manage programs that are running?
a)
It allocates free memory when a program requests it
b)
It deletes programs from disk once they have been loaded into memory
c)
It converts programs to machine code and begins their execution
8.
If RAM is full, the extra memory is stored on secondary storage (e.g. hard disk). This can make the computer very slow due to data moving from RAM to secondary storage)
a)
Virtual Memory
b)
Copy Memory
c)
Main Memory
9.
This is used as the main memory in a computer. It is temporary memory (volatile)
a)
Operating System
b)
Programs and Files
c)
RAM
10.
Which would be suitable for a portable device that needs to be resistant to shocks and fast, such as in a tablet?
a)
Solid State Drive (SSD)
b)
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
11.
Memory inside the CPU much faster than RAM
a)
GPU
b)
Cache
c)
CPU
12.
Permanent memory. It keeps its content even when it has no power
a)
Cache
b)
RAM
c)
Non-volatile memory
13.
Extra devices connected to a network such as a printer
a)
Software
b)
General Purpose Computer
c)
Periphirals
14.
Secondary storage - keeps the data even when computer is turned off. Around 500gb to 1tb +
a)
RAM
b)
Hard Disk Drive
c)
CPU
15.
This is temporary memory. Requires power to retain its data
a)
Non-volatile memory
b)
Volatile memory
c)
RAM
16.
The slowest memory speed but largest storage capacity e.g. 500gb
a)
RAM
b)
Cache
c)
Secondary Storage
17.
This has overall control of the CPU. Controls the flow of data using the fetch-decode-execute cycle
a)
Arithmetic Logic Unit
b)
The Cache
c)
The Control Unit
18.
This is non-volatile storage, e.g. hard drive, USB sticks, SD cards.
a)
Main Memory
b)
Secondary Storage
c)
Primary Storage
19.
Very fast memory in the CPU, stored regularly used data so the CPU can access it quickly
a)
Arithmetic Logic Unit
b)
Von Neumann
c)
The Cache
20.
What is a peripheral device?
a)
Something that is connected to a workstation as part of a network, such as a printer.
b)
This is the network setup.
c)
This is the system unit of a computer
21.
What is 'cache'?
a)
It stores program operations and data while a program is being executed
b)
It executes programs using the fetch-decode-execute cycle
c)
It is a small amount of memory which is a part of the CPU
22.
What is computer ROM used for?
a)
Used to brake down a door
b)
This is the main storage on a computer for data
c)
A place where current data is held so it can be quickly reached by the computer's processor
d)
Is a class of storage containing all the computer's firmware - e.g. the BIOS which boots up the operating system
23.
Where all data, files and programs are stored while they're being used (using RAM)
a)
Hard Drive
b)
Non-volatile memory
c)
Main memory
24.
Which best describes 'embedded' systems?
a)
Part of a larger system designed for a fixed purpose
b)
Designed to behave like humans, i.e. credit checks
c)
Designed for a variety of tasks and different purposes
d)
Designed to control production technology
25.
Which best describes what an operating system is?
a)
The operating system is the hardware that controls the computer programs
b)
The operating system is the whole computer, including the keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc.
c)
The operating system is a set of programs that controls the hardware and lets the user work with the computer
26.
Which piece of hardware refers to the 'brain' of the computer?
a)
Motherboard
b)
CPU
c)
Drive
d)
Monitor
27.
Which types of memory might be used when the computer swaps data in and out of virtual memory?
a)
Random access memory and cache memory
b)
A hard disk drive and random access memory
c)
A hard disk drive and cache memory
28.
Security Measure - A type of software that scrambles data to stop other people accessing it
a)
Encryption
b)
Compression
c)
Backup
29.
A type utility software that is a copy of a computer system's files and settings, in case of data loss
a)
Backup
b)
Encryption
c)
Compression
d)
File Handling
30.
This is the biggest WAN (Wide Area Network)
a)
Internet
b)
School Network
c)
Home Network
31.
This is an example of a LAN (Local Area Network)
a)
Bandwidth
b)
Internet
c)
School Network
32.
Amount of data that can be transferred in a given time
a)
Wired
b)
Bandwidth
c)
Internet
d)
WAP
33.
This type of connection is faster and more reliable than wireless
a)
Wired
b)
Bandwidth
c)
Wireless
d)
WIFI
34.
Faster and more reliable than copper cables.
a)
Steel Cables
b)
Fibre Optic
c)
WIFI
d)
NIC
35.
BIG network, across different places, e.g. internet
a)
WAN
b)
LAN
c)
NIC
36.
Small network, in one site, e.g. devices connected together through your router at home
a)
NIC
b)
LAN
c)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
37.
This an internal hardware that allows a device to connect to a network
a)
NIC (Network Interface Controller)
b)
LAN (Local Area Network)
c)
Bandwidth
38.
How various parts are arranged together - the layout of a network
a)
Topology
b)
Protocol
c)
The Highway Code
39.
All devices in this network topology are connected to the centre
a)
Bus Topology
b)
Star Topology
c)
Ring Topology
40.
All devices are arranged in a line, connected by a single backbone cable. Data goes back and forth (which can cause collisions which slows the network)
a)
Ring Topology
b)
Star Topology
c)
Bus Topology
41.
All devices are connected directly to ALL other devices
a)
Ring Topology
b)
Star Topology
c)
Mesh Topology
42.
Set of rules for how data is transmitted across a network (like the Highway code is a set of rules on how to drive without crashing)
a)
Identifier
b)
Protocol
c)
Header
43.
Data is sent between networks in...
a)
Header
b)
IP addresses
c)
Packets
44.
Every data packet has one of these containing the control information - it's like the envelope of a letter - it includes the destination address, the source address and the packet number
a)
Checksum Number
b)
Header
c)
TCP/IP
45.
The main part of a data packet - this is like the letter inside of an envelope. e.g. email, document, web page, streamed video
a)
Checksum Number
b)
Packet Switching
c)
Payload
46.
Data Packets - Validation used to check that the payload hasn't corrupted during transit.
a)
Protocol
b)
Checksum Number
c)
TCP/IP
47.
Used by routers to direct data packets on the internet
a)
Packet Switching
b)
TCP/IP
c)
Protocol
48.
The most important protocol! Dictates how data is sent between networks e.g. over the internet. (Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol)
a)
Packet Switching
b)
TCP/IP
c)
Protocol
49.
The first part of TCP/IP sets the rules for how devices connect
a)
Packet Switching
b)
Protocol
c)
TCP
50.
The second part of TCP/IP is responsible for packet switching
a)
IP (Internet Protocol)
b)
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
c)
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
51.
Network protocols are divided into manageable pieces using...
a)
World Wide Web
b)
Layers
c)
URLs
52.
Uses the internet to store files and applications
a)
The Cloud
b)
DNS
c)
URLs
53.
When a business uses its servers to store someone else's files
a)
URLs
b)
Hosting
c)
The Cloud
54.
Is a network that is entirely software-based. example --> A virtual private network (VPN) is a type of network is used to send data securely (e.g. accessing school network from home)
a)
Star Network
b)
Protocol
c)
Virtual Network
55.
What is a LAN (local area network)?
a)
A connection of computers and peripheral devices located on a single site
b)
A connection of computers and peripheral devices located in a single building
c)
A collection of computers and networks over a geographically remote area
56.
Which hardware component allows a PC or a laptop to connect to a network?
a)
A router
b)
A network interface card (NIC)
c)
A modem
57.
What are the most common network topologies?
a)
Star, bus, ring
b)
LAN, WAN, VPN, WPAN
c)
Client-server and peer-to-peer
58.
What is a protocol?
a)
A protocol is a set of rules that defines how devices communicate
b)
A protocol is the unique reference number for each device that needs to communicate
c)
The component that connects a device to a network
59.
How do search engines rank the website result they receive?
a)
Websites appear higher up a list of results purely based on how many hits have occurred on that website altogether, since it was created
b)
Websites appear higher up a list of search results because they have paid the web browser to be ranked higher
c)
Websites appear higher up a list of results because they are judged to be more important by the search algorithm. This is measured by the popularity of a site and how many connections it has with other websites
60.
What is cloud computing?
a)
Cloud computing is storing and using services online, rather than storing them locally on a device such as a hard drive
b)
Cloud computing is accessing your home computer over the internet
c)
Cloud computing is accessing stored data online using only mobile devices
61.
Why is cloud computing advantageous?
a)
You can store and back-up as much data as you want for free
b)
Storing your data online is much more secure than storing it on your computer
c)
Data backed up in the cloud with a reliable provider can be more reliable than storing your information on a hard drive or USB flash memory stick
62.
Security - What makes a secure password?
a)
A secure password should be one that you will easily remember
b)
A secure password should be one that you will easily remember and be a mixture of upper-case and lower-case letters, numbers and characters
c)
A secure password should be something familiar like a birthday or a pet's name
63.
Security - Why are access levels useful?
a)
They give everyone access to all parts of the network
b)
They give everyone 'download' access to the network
c)
They control the level of access a user has to the network
64.
Security - What is encryption?
a)
Encryption changes data so that it no longer has the same meaning
b)
Encryption encodes data, such as using M for male and F for female
c)
Encryption disguises data so that it can't be understood
65.
Security - What is the purpose of anti-virus software?
a)
To prevent a virus from attacking the network
b)
To prevent hackers from accessing the network
c)
To block unauthorised connections to the network
66.
What is an archive e.g. back up?
a)
A copy of old data that is removed from the network and kept safe for later use
b)
A back-up of data on the network that is kept safe in case of data loss
c)
A place where important paper documents are stored
67.
Issues considered right or wrong by society
a)
Cultural
b)
Legal
c)
Ethical
68.
Issues about what's right and wrong in the eyes of the law
a)
Legal
b)
Cultural
c)
Ethical
69.
Someone who has an interest or is affected by the actions of a company. e.g. employees, customers, etc
a)
Code of Conduct
b)
Surveillance
c)
Stakeholders
70.
Take a smartphone - it's made up of materials that have to be mined, when it's in use it consumes energy, and when it's thrown away it could end up on landfill
a)
Surveillance
b)
Environmental Impact
c)
Ethical
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