WorksheetsCSS NC II 10
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which part of a computer carries out all instructions and calculations?
a)
The processor
b)
RAM
c)
ROM
d)
Backing Storage
2.
Which part of a computer stores instructions which tell the computer how to load when first switched on?
a)
The processor
b)
RAM
c)
ROM
d)
Backing Storage
3.
Which part of a computer temporarily stores programs and files currently in use?
a)
The processor
b)
RAM
c)
ROM
d)
Backing Storage
4.
Which type of main memory loses it contents when the power is switched off?
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
5.
Which type of main memory can be altered?
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
6.
Which type of main memory has its instructions set when the chip is manufactured?
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
7.
What is the advantage of having a computer with a faster clock speed?
a)
It can carry out more instructions per second
b)
It's faster
c)
It uses less power
d)
It generates less heat
8.
Why might a user increase the amount of RAM their computer has?
a)
It makes the computer faster
b)
It can carry our more instructions per second
c)
It means more programs can run at the one time
d)
It uses less power so the battery lasts longer
9.
Which type of computer system is very large, has massive processing power, memory and backing storage and is used for complex jobs like weather forecasting?
a)
Supercomputer
b)
Desktop
c)
Laptop
d)
Tablet
10.
Which type of computer system is very portable and is ideal for browsing the web, playing games and sending emails on the move?
a)
Supercomputer
b)
Desktop
c)
Laptop
d)
Tablet
11.
Which type of computer system is a good all-rounder in terms of processing power, memory, backing storage and cost? It can be used for a wide range of tasks but is not portable.
a)
Supercomputer
b)
Desktop
c)
Laptop
d)
Tablet
12.
Which type of computer system is portable and offers good processing power, memory and storage for tasks like typing essays, editing images or videos and writing programs?
a)
Supercomputer
b)
Desktop
c)
Laptop
d)
Tablet
13.
Which part of a computer carries out all instructions and calculations?
a)
The processor
b)
RAM
c)
ROM
d)
Backing Storage
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