WorksheetsSTM OCR GCSE Computer Science: Section 1, Test 2
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 13mins
ROM is...
... volatile
... non-volatile
... caring
Hard disk drives are a type of...
... primary storage
... secondary storage
... tertiary storage
...
True or False? "SSDs experience the same fragmentation problems as HDDs"
True
False
Clock speed is...
... the number of instructions that a CPU can process at the same time.
... the number of cycles per second that a CPU can carry out.
Cache memory has...
... a large capacity that is slow for the CPU to process
... a large capacity that is quick for the CPU to process
... a small capacity that is quick for the CPU to access
... a small capacity that is slow for the CPU to access
RAM is used for...
... storing instructions that tell the CPU how to boot up.
... archiving information.
... storing data, files and programs that are currently in use
... storing large amounts of information for a long time
Virtual memory is used when...
... RAM is full of data.
... the hard drive is full of data.
... ROM is full of data.
... the Computer is switched off.
What type of utility software scrambles data to stop third-parties from accessing it?
Defragmentation
Compression
Encryption
Storage
The CPU...
...saves all the user's files.
... performs calculations only
...processes data and instructions when a computer system isn't functioning correctly.
...processes data and instructions to make a computer system function correctly.
Which of these are the function of an Operating System (choose more than one)
Provide a user interface
Handle file and disk management
Manage user accounts and security
Control the CPU and memory resources
Lets the user turn on the computer
Which of these are an advantage of an SSD over a HDD (Solid State Drive Vs Hard Disk Drive)
No need to perform defragmentation, unlike HDD
Cheaper than HDD
Withstands shocks better than HDD
Will likely have less storage than HDD
Quieter compared to HDD
Which of these are an advantage of an HDD over a SSD (Hard Disk Drive Vs. Solid State Drive)
Will likely be cheaper than SSD
Will likely have a higher capacity than SSD
Takes a longer time to deteriorate
Will not need defragmentation
Can stand shocks better than SSD
