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WorksheetsComputer System Part 1
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
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
a)
Motherboard
b)
CPU
c)
Embedded System
11.
Copies memory address from the program counter to the register
a)
Fetch Instruction
b)
Execute Instruction
c)
Decode Instruction
12.
Does all the calculations and logic operations
a)
The Cache
b)
Von Neumann
c)
Arithmetic Logic Unit
13.
Easier to design, cheaper to produce and more efficient at doing a single task
a)
Advantages of Embedded Systems
b)
Advantages of General Computer
14.
Every piece of hardware requires one of these to interact with the OS
a)
Operating System
b)
Device Driver
c)
Memory slot
15.
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
16.
Faster with: More cores, bigger Cache and faster clock speed
a)
Secondary Storage - Hard Drive
b)
CPU
c)
USB Memory Stick
17.
Give an example of an embedded system
a)
Washing Machine
b)
Smartphone
c)
Laptop
d)
Desktop
18.
How does data travel between the processor and the computer's RAM?
a)
Through the expansion ports
b)
Using peripherals
c)
Using buses
19.
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
20.
How the main components of the CPU interact with each other and other parts of the computer system
a)
The Cache
b)
CPU Architecture
c)
Von Neumann
21.
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
d)
Programs and Files
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
d)
Cache
27.
Which is an example of a 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. What type of system is this?
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)
Volatile memory
c)
RAM
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.
What does systems software do?
a)
Helps run and maintain the computer
b)
Performs everyday tasks on the computer
c)
Programs the computer
52.
What is the biggest part of systems software?
a)
The drivers
b)
The utilities
c)
The operating system
53.
Which of the following are tasks that the operating system would perform?
a)
Word processing
b)
Managing the use of memory
c)
Playing music
54.
What is a user interface?
a)
A hardware device used to store data
b)
A way of interacting with a computer or device
c)
Part of the CPU
55.
Give an example of an embedded system
a)
Washing Machine
b)
Smartphone
c)
Laptop
d)
Desktop
56.
Which of these are examples of a general-purpose system?
a)
Washing Machine
b)
Automatic Door
c)
PC's / smartphones
57.
What is a logic gate?
a)
A type of programming language
b)
A digital electronic device that allows an electronic system to make decisions based on inputs
c)
A storage device
58.
How can logic gate calculations represented?
a)
As a document
b)
As a programming language
c)
As truth tables
59.
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
60.
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
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