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WorksheetsGCSE Computer Science - Computer Systems
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 32mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When we put data into a computer…
a)
Processing
b)
Input
c)
Output
d)
Programs
2.
The sets of instructions that tell a computer what to do.
a)
Binary Code
b)
Software
c)
Algorithms
d)
Hardware
3.
If both inputs are 1, the output is 1
a)
MAYBE gate
b)
NOT Gate
c)
OR Gate
d)
AND Gate
4.
Whatever is input, the opposite is the output
a)
NOT Gate
b)
OR Gate
c)
MAYBE gate
d)
AND Gate
5.
if any of the inputs are 1, the output is 1
a)
MAYBE gate
b)
AND Gate
c)
OR Gate
d)
NOT Gate
6.
Software used to store data in an organised, structured way.
a)
Spreadsheet
b)
Data Structure
c)
Flat File
d)
Database
7.
Software that allows users to create items and use the computer productively.
a)
Application Software
b)
Malware
c)
Operating System
d)
Utility Software
8.
The process of copying files for safe keeping.
a)
Disaster Recovery
b)
FTP
c)
Cloud Storage
d)
Backup
9.
The process of organising files so they exist in contiguous sectors on disk.
a)
Defragmentation
b)
Sorting
c)
Copying
d)
Moving
10.
Software that manages the hardware and other software.
a)
Anti Virus Software
b)
Utility Software
c)
Application Software
d)
Operating System
11.
An update to software to fix bugs - especially security bugs.
a)
Repair
b)
Fix
c)
Update
d)
Patch
12.
Software that recreates part of real life, such as an aircraft flight or the earth's climate.
a)
Replication
b)
Modelling
c)
Simulation
d)
Emulator
13.
Software used to enter and process numeric data, and often create graphs.
a)
Word Processor
b)
Spreadsheet
c)
Desk Top Publishing (DTP)
d)
Calculator
14.
Part of the software that is used to interact with the user.
a)
Front Screen
b)
User Boundary
c)
Back Office
d)
User Interface
15.
Programs that help with maintenance tasks such as defragmentation or backing up.
a)
Operating System
b)
Maintenance Software
c)
Application Software
d)
Utility Software
16.
Software used to enter text and create letters and other documents.
a)
Spreadsheet
b)
Desk Top Publishing (DTP)
c)
Word Processor
d)
Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
17.
The processor(s), memory, I/O devices, application programs & security are managed by the…
a)
Application Software
b)
Operating System
c)
Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
d)
Utility Software
18.
The circuits that carry the address of the data or instruction being moved
a)
Instruction Bus
b)
Data Bus
c)
Address Bus
d)
Control Bus
19.
The part of the processor that performs mathematical operations.
a)
Memory Unit
b)
Registers
c)
Arithmetic Logic Unit
d)
Control Unit
20.
A small program that tells the computer how to start
a)
Windows
b)
BUS
c)
KickStart
d)
BIOS
21.
A connection between parts of the CPU which carries addresses or data
a)
Channel
b)
Cable
c)
SATA
d)
Bus
22.
Small area of very fast memory within the CPU, used to hold frequently used instructions and data.
a)
Cache
b)
RAM
c)
Virtual Memory
d)
Register
23.
A portable optical storage device storing around 640Mb of data.
a)
Hard Drive
b)
CDROM
c)
DVD
d)
BluRay
24.
A computer that connects to a network and uses its services and resources.
a)
Host
b)
Server
c)
Client
d)
Web Browser
25.
The speed of a processor is known as the (what?) speed
a)
Clock
b)
Running
c)
Maximum
d)
Operating
26.
A system where data is stored on remote computers on the Internet.
a)
Network Storage
b)
Cloud Storage
c)
Remote Storage
d)
Distant Storage
27.
The circuits that move control signals around the computer
a)
Address Bus
b)
Data Bus
c)
Instruction Bus
d)
Control Bus
28.
Responsible for decoding instructions in the CPU
a)
Arithmetic Logic Unit
b)
Memory Unit
c)
Control Unit
d)
Registers
29.
The part of the computer that performs all of the processing.
a)
BIOS
b)
RAM
c)
CPU
d)
ROM
30.
The circuits that move data and instructions around the computer
a)
Instruction Bus
b)
Address Bus
c)
Data Bus
d)
Control Bus
31.
A computer system that is inside another bigger system, such as a car or a washing machine.
a)
Control System
b)
Expert System
c)
Embedded System
d)
Dedicated System
32.
The first stage of the machine cycle
a)
Fetch
b)
Decode
c)
Execute
d)
Initial
33.
The cycle that the CPU is continuously performing
a)
Fetch, Encode, Execute
b)
Execute,Decode, Fetch
c)
Encode, Fetch, Execute
d)
Fetch, Decode, Execute
34.
Unit used to measure the speed of a processor
a)
GHz
b)
MIPS
c)
BPS
d)
MPH
35.
A common storage device found in most computers
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
c)
CPU
d)
Hard Disk
36.
Refers to the physical parts of the computer such as the CPU, the screen, or the hard disk.
a)
Hardware
b)
Bits
c)
Peripherals
d)
Software
37.
One instruction, currently being executed, is stored here.
a)
RAM
b)
Virtual Memory
c)
Instruction Register (IR)
d)
Arithmetic Logic Unit
38.
Input device used in games, but also in places like aircraft.
a)
Mouse
b)
Keyboard
c)
Joystick
d)
Printer
39.
Used to input text
a)
Data Bus
b)
Mouse
c)
Printer
d)
Keyboard
40.
Storage devices that store data using magnetic charges.
a)
Molecular Storage
b)
Solid State Storage
c)
Magnetic Storage
d)
Optical Storage
41.
A storage device often used by digital cameras.
a)
Hard Disk
b)
Film
c)
Memory Card
d)
CD-ROM
42.
Input device for sound.
a)
Mouse
b)
Speaker
c)
Scanner
d)
Microphone
43.
A common hand-held input device.
a)
Printer
b)
Mouse
c)
Scanner
d)
Keyboard
44.
Refers to storage systems that do not lose their data when the power is removed.
a)
Non Volatile
b)
Predictable
c)
Stable
d)
Volatile
45.
Storage devices that read and write data using reflected Laser light, such as a CD-ROM.
a)
Magnetic Storage
b)
Solid State Storage
c)
Digital Storage
d)
Optical Storage
46.
When we get information out of a computer...
a)
Processing
b)
Storage
c)
Output
d)
Input
47.
The type of storage that includes RAM and cache.
a)
Secondary Storage
b)
Primary Storage
c)
CPU Storage
d)
Virtual Storage
48.
An output device that produces a hard copy
a)
Projector
b)
Screen
c)
Keyboard
d)
Printer
49.
The register that holds the address of the next instruction to be executed
a)
Program Counter
b)
Memory Unit
c)
Current Instruction register
d)
Accumulator
50.
Programs and data currently being used are stored here.
a)
Hard Disk
b)
ROM
c)
RAM
d)
Virtual memory
51.
A special type of memory that stores the BIOS
a)
Cache
b)
ROM
c)
RAM
d)
Memory Stick
52.
An input device that can convert an image or document to digital format
a)
Mouse
b)
Scanner
c)
Screen
d)
Keyboard
53.
Probably the most common type of output device
a)
Printer
b)
Mouse
c)
Projector
d)
Screen
54.
Permanent storage when all software and data is stored.
a)
ROM
b)
Secondary Storage
c)
CPU
d)
RAM
55.
Storage devices that save data electronically using tiny circuits.
a)
Cloud Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Solid State Storage
d)
Optical Storage
56.
Output device for sound.
a)
Microphone
b)
Printer
c)
Screen
d)
Speaker
57.
What we use to save data for use later
a)
Programs
b)
Processing
c)
Storage
d)
Software
58.
This is an input and output device
a)
Printer
b)
Speaker
c)
Keyboard
d)
Touchscreen
59.
A common input device for laptop computers
a)
Printer
b)
Microphone
c)
Screen
d)
Trackpad
60.
Refers to storage systems that lose their data when the power is removed.
a)
Non-Volatile
b)
unpredictable
c)
Volatile
d)
Unstable
61.
The idea of using the fetch-decode-execute cycle is known as the (what) architecture
a)
VonNeumann
b)
Von Ryan
c)
Common
d)
Harvard
62.
Any form of memory that is directly accessible by the CPU, except for cache and registers, is known as....
a)
Direct Memory
b)
Main memory
c)
Virtual Memory
d)
ROM
63.
Any nonvolatile storage mechanism external to the CPU is considered to be…
a)
Secondary storage
b)
RAM
c)
Cloud Storage
d)
Virtual Storage
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