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WorksheetsSection 1
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
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.
Approximate example size of computer MEMORY (e.g. RAM)
a)
8gb
b)
1tb
c)
128kb
4.
Approximate example size of computer ROM (e.g. BIOS)
a)
128kb
b)
1tb
c)
8gb
5.
Approximate example size of desktop computer SECONDARY STORAGE?
a)
1tb
b)
8gb
c)
128kb
6.
As soon as the computer is powered on, this read only memory (ROM) chip tells the computer how to boot up
a)
BIOS
b)
Virtual Memory
c)
Cache
7.
CD, DVD and Blu-Ray are all types of these
a)
Magnetic Disks
b)
Optical Discs
c)
Flash Disks
8.
Computer designed to perform many tasks, e.g. PC or tablet
a)
Embedded System
b)
Hard Disk Drive
c)
General Purpose Computer
9.
Computers built into devices ('dedicated systems'), e.g. Microwaves, TVs, Washing Machines
a)
General Purpose Computer
b)
Hard Disk Drive
c)
Embedded System
10.
Connects all the hardware on a circuit board - like a mother connects the whole family
a)
motherboard
b)
CPU
11.
Copies memory address from the program counter to the register
a)
Fetch Instruction
b)
Execute Instruction
c)
Decode Instruction
12.
Depends on: clock speed (GHz), cache size and number of cores (e.g Dual/Quad core)
a)
CPU Architecture
b)
Von Neumann
c)
Processing Power
13.
Does all the calculations and logic operations
a)
The Cache
b)
Von Neumann
c)
Arithmetic Logic Unit
14.
Easier to design, cheaper to produce and more efficient at doing a single task
a)
Advantages of Embedded Systems
b)
Advantages of General Computer
15.
Every piece of hardware requires one of these to interact with the OS
a)
Operating System
b)
Device Driver
c)
Memory slot
16.
Fast, temporary memory storage. Wiped every time the computer is turned off. Around 4gb/8gb/16gb of memory
a)
ROM
b)
Hard Drive
c)
RAM
17.
Faster with: More cores, bigger Cache and faster clock speed
a)
Secondary Storage - Hard Drive
b)
CPU
c)
USB Memory Stick
18.
Give an example of an embedded system
a)
Washing Machine
b)
Smartphone
c)
Laptop
d)
Desktop
19.
How does data travel between the processor and the computer's RAM?
a)
Through the expansion ports
b)
Using peripherals
c)
Using buses
20.
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
21.
How the main components of the CPU interact with each other and other parts of the computer system
a)
The Cache
b)
CPU Architecture
22.
How would we define a hierarchical file system as used by an operating system?
a)
As a tree structure with a root and branches or directories that lead to other files
b)
Sorted in alphabetical order using an array of device names
c)
Organised in date order according to when each file was created
23.
How would you describe an operating system that is able to execute many programs simultaneously?
a)
Embedded
b)
Real-time processing
c)
Multi-tasking
24.
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
25.
is used as the main memory in a computer. is temporary memory (volatile)
a)
Operating System
b)
Programs and Files
c)
RAM
26.
It has a number of cores, a control unit, an ALU and the registers.
a)
CPU
b)
ROM
c)
BIOS
27.
Magnetic Secondary Storage Device
a)
Solid State Drive (SSD)
b)
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
c)
Cache
28.
Many people can log on at the same time on mainframes (supercomputers) e.g. ATM cash machines
a)
Multi-User
b)
Single-User
c)
File Handling
29.
Memory inside the CPU much faster than RAM
a)
GPU
b)
Cache
c)
CPU
30.
operating system (OS) where user types in specific commands to complete task.
a)
Command Line Interface
b)
Graphical User Interface
31.
Permanent memory. It keeps its content even when it has no power
a)
Cache
b)
RAM
c)
Non-volatile memory
32.
Physical parts of the computer system, like CPU, Hard Drive, Monitor, Printer
a)
Software
b)
General Purpose Computer
c)
Hardware
33.
Programs or applications on a computer system e.g. operating system or a video game
a)
Hardware
b)
Embedded System
c)
Software
34.
Running processor at a faster speed. If done improperly can cause overheating (decent cooling system required!)
a)
Overspeeding
b)
Overclocking
c)
Overflow
35.
Secondary storage - keeps the data even when computer is turned off. Around 500gb to 1tb +
a)
RAM
b)
Hard Disk Drive
c)
CPU
36.
Software that is free. e.g. Mozilla Firefox
a)
Open Source
b)
Proprietary
37.
Software that you pay for. e.g. Microsoft Office or a video game
a)
Proprietary
b)
Open Source
38.
Storage device with no moving parts, very fast and resist to shocks
a)
Primary Storage
b)
Solid State Drive (SSD) (Flash memory)
c)
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
39.
Takes in data (input), processes it and then outputs it
a)
Computer System
b)
Software
c)
RAM
40.
This is temporary memory. Requires power to retain its data
a)
Non-volatile memory
b)
ROM
c)
Volatile memory
41.
The instruction in the MDR (Memory Data Register) is decoded by the control unit
a)
Decode Instruction
b)
Execute Instruction
c)
Fetch Instruction
42.
The order the CPU carries out instructions in
a)
Fetch-Decode-Execute
b)
Fetch-Execute-Decode
c)
Execute-Decode-Fetch
43.
The slowest memory speed but largest storage capacity e.g. 500gb
a)
RAM
b)
Cache
c)
Secondary Storage
44.
The typical internal storage in PCs and laptops. Made up of a stack of magnetised metal disks.
a)
Solid State Drive (SSD)
b)
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
c)
Cache
45.
These are copied from secondary storage to RAM when opened and stay in RAM until they are closed
a)
Buses
b)
BIOS
c)
Programs and Files
46.
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
47.
This instruction is performed (i.e. does something)
a)
Execute Instruction
b)
Fetch Instruction
c)
Decode Instruction
48.
This is made up of circuits for handling graphics processing - relieving some of the load from the CPU. Useful for gaming.
a)
CPU
b)
GPU
c)
Cache
49.
This is non-volatile storage, e.g. hard drive, USB sticks, SD cards.
a)
Main Memory
b)
Secondary Storage
c)
Primary Storage
50.
This is responsible for moving, editing and deleting data
a)
File Handling
b)
User Accounts
c)
Operating System
51.
This is the main type of CPU architecture that you need to know about (Harvard architecture is the other main one but you don't need to know about that)
a)
Fetch Instruction
b)
The Control Unit
c)
Von Neumann
52.
This is the number of instructions a processor can carry out per second (Hz).
a)
Overspeeding
b)
Clock Speed
c)
Bus Speed
53.
Used for long term storage, e.g. archives and back ups of massive amounts of data.
a)
Secondary Storage
b)
Tertiary Storage
c)
Main Memory
54.
Used to store huge amounts of data - e.g. backups/archive (Tertiary Storage)
a)
Operating System
b)
Magnetic Tape
c)
Device Drivers
55.
User friendly operating system (OS) with visual icons
a)
Graphical User Interface
b)
Command Line Interface
56.
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
57.
What does device driver software do?
a)
It holds documents that are waiting to be printed
b)
It handles requests and data transfers between the computer and a device
c)
It is used to install new software applications on to your computer
58.
What does the motherboard of the computer contain?
a)
The CPU, RAM, Sound and Graphic card
b)
Mouse, Monitor and printer
c)
Plug socket, Monitor, Keyboard
59.
What does 'volatile' mean for a computer's memory?
a)
Data and instructions remain stored even when the computer is switched off
b)
Data and instructions may cause the computer to crash
c)
Data and instructions are lost when the computer is switched off
60.
What is a computer system?
a)
The combination of hardware and software that enables information to be input, processed and output in a suitable format
b)
The combination of hardware and software that enables information first to be processed, then input and then output in a suitable format
c)
The combination of hardware and software that enables information first to be output in a suitable format, then processed and then input into a computer.
61.
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
62.
What is an example of an operating system?
a)
Google Chrome
b)
iTunes
c)
GUI (Graphical User Interface)
d)
Microsoft Word
63.
What is bespoke software?
a)
Ready-made software that can be downloaded from the internet
b)
General-purpose software that can be used to solve many different kinds of problems
c)
Software that is designed and developed specially to solve a particular problem
64.
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
65.
What is computer RAM 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
66.
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
67.
What is the main purpose of the file system?
a)
To provide a uniform way for programs to store and retrieve data on devices
b)
To make backups of important files so they are not lost
c)
To recover files if you accidentally delete them
68.
What kind of interface requires the user to type in commands from a keyboard to give the computer instructions?
a)
Command line interface
b)
Graphical user interface
c)
Menu driven interface
69.
What kind of peripheral device is a hard disk drive?
a)
Input device
b)
Output device
c)
Storage device
70.
What kind of software is an operating system?
a)
System software
b)
Utility software
c)
Application software
71.
What kind of software programs are free to use and also allow you to modify them to make them do exactly what you want?
a)
Freeware
b)
Open-source software
c)
Proprietary software
72.
When computer is booted up, this is copied from the secondary storage (Hard Drive) to the RAM
a)
All Programs and Files
b)
Cache
c)
Operating System
73.
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
74.
Which best describes 'control systems'?
a)
Used to control machinery
b)
Designed to organise data, such as employee personal details
c)
Designed to behave like humans, i.e. credit checks
d)
Designed for a variety of tasks and different purposes
75.
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
76.
Which best describes general-purpose systems?
a)
Used to control machinery
b)
Part of a larger system designed for a fixed purpose
c)
Designed to behave like humans, i.e. credit checks
d)
Designed for a variety of tasks and different purposes
77.
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
78.
Which is correct for 'Flash Memory'
a)
There are no moving parts inside
b)
A place where current data is held so it can be quickly reached by the computer's processor
c)
Uses a disk to store memory
79.
Which is the definition for custom written software?
a)
Public demain, made for public good
b)
Software for profit, only complied code is realised - users buy a licence for it
c)
specially commissioned for a customer
80.
Which is the definition for 'off the shelf' software?
a)
Public demain, made for public good
b)
Software for profit, only complied code is realised - users buy a licence for it
c)
"Shrink-wrapped" software, once bought ready for immediate use
81.
Which is the definition for 'open source software'?
a)
Public demain, made for public good
b)
Software for profit, only complied code is realised - users buy a licence for it
c)
"Shrink-wrapped" software, once bought ready for immediate use
d)
specially commissioned for a customer
82.
Which is the definition for 'proprietary software'?
a)
Public demain, made for public good
b)
Software for profit, only complied code is realised - users buy a licence for it
c)
"Shrink-wrapped" software, once bought ready for immediate use
d)
specially commissioned for a customer
83.
Which is the fastest kind of memory for the CPU to access?
a)
Random access memory
b)
Level-1 cache memory
c)
Level-2 cache memory
84.
Which of the following is 'utility software'?
a)
Web Browser - Firefox
b)
Anti-Virus Software
c)
Microsoft Office
85.
Which of these are examples of a general-purpose system?
a)
Washing Machine
b)
Automatic Door
c)
Ticket Machine
d)
PC's / smartphones
86.
Which of these best describes computer hardware?
a)
A computer or a program that last a long time
b)
The physical components of a computer, such as a keyboard or monitor
c)
Instructions that tells a computer what to do, such as a program
d)
Something used in a computer system that is made from a hard material
87.
Which of these best describes computer software?
a)
A computer or system that last a short time
b)
Something used in a computer that is soft
c)
Instructions that tells a computer what to do, such as a program
d)
The physical components of a computer, such as a keyboard or monitor
88.
Which of these cannot be changed once a program has been stored there?
a)
RAM
b)
PROM
c)
EEPROM
89.
Which of these scenarios is a result of overclocking?
a)
The CPU could overheat
b)
Encrypting email traffic on a network
90.
Which piece of hardware refers to the 'brain' of the computer?
a)
Motherboard
b)
CPU
c)
Drive
d)
Monitor
91.
Which of the following describe "CLI" (command line interface)?
a)
Graphical interface where you click on icons with the mouse/keyboard
b)
Type in commands to do a task
c)
Application software
92.
Which of the following describe "GUI" graphical user interface)
a)
Where you click on an interactive display such as selecting icons with the mouse
b)
Type in commands to do a task
c)
Application software
93.
Which of the following describe "off-the-shelf" software?
a)
Have exact features required by user
b)
Ready immediately and low cost
c)
Developer can be contacted directly
94.
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
95.
Why do many operating systems include a graphical user interface?
a)
So that advanced users can carry out more technical tasks
b)
To make it much quicker for people to perform tasks on the computer
c)
To make it easier for people to use the computer
96.
Why might an operating system include a disk defragmentation utility?
a)
To change the size of partitions on the disk
b)
To repair damaged sectors on a disk
c)
To reorganise small amounts of unused disk space
97.
This is text based, e.g.Linux, Unix - can peform powerful tasks with commands
a)
CLI (Command-Line Interface)
b)
GUI (Graphical User Interface)
c)
Multi-Tasking
98.
A type of software that reduces the size of files - used a lot online to make them quicker to download - e.g. zip files
a)
Compression
b)
Encryption
c)
Backup
d)
File Handling
99.
A type of software that scrambles data to stop other people accessing it
a)
Encryption
b)
Compression
c)
Backup
100.
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
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