WorksheetsPaper 1 - Mega Awesome Everything revision quiz!
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 35mins
The purpose of the CPU is to process data and instructions by carrying out the (a)
100 bytes is equal to how many bits?
(a)
Which 'Register' in the CPU is this?
"Stores the results of calculations in the ALU"
Accumulator
Memory Address Register (MAR)
Memory Data Register (MDR)
Program Counter
Which 'Register' in the CPU is this?
"Hold any 'memory address' about to be used by CPU."
Memory Address Register (MAR)
Memory Data Register (MDR)
Program Counter
Accumulator
Which register is this?
"Holds the 'memory address' of the current instruction for each cycle."
(a)
What part of the CPU is this?
"Fast memory in the CPU. Used to store regularly used data so CPU can access it quickly."
(a)
What is this describing?
"The number of instructions a single processor core can carry out per second (Hz)."
(a)
State one factor that effects the speed of the CPU
(a)
At what stage of the FDE does this happen?
"New value may loaded into MDR/MAR ready for next cycle"
Fetch
Decode
Execute
What part of the CPU decodes the instructions during the FDE cycle?
(a)
What type of Primary Memory is this describing?
"Volatile and stores programs/data while they are being used?
(a)
What type of Primary Memory is this describing?
"Quick access memory inside the CPU that does regularly used data"
(a)
Where is Virtual memory stored in the computer system?
(a)
What type of Primary Memory is this describing?
"Non-volatile and is used to store instructions, such as the POST and BIOS"
(a)
Name a TYPE of secondary storage
(a)
Identify the type of secondary storage
"Stores data electronically using flash memory"
Magnetic
Solid State
Optical
State one characteristic to consider when choosing the most suitable type of Secondary Storage
(a)
Identify the type of memory or storage...
"Stores data when RAM is full"
(a)
Give an example of a type of Optical storage
(a)
A HDD is less durable than an SSD because it has...
(a)
Convert the following binary number into Denary
10110
(a)
Convert the following Denary number into Binary (Select the correct answer)
53
110101
110101
110111
111001
In Binary, 1+1 =?
0
1
1 carry 1
0 carry 1
2
01011 +
10111
=
11000
10010
100010
111111
What is the effect of a 2 place right shift on a number?
x2
x4
/2
/4
/8
What is the effect of a 3 place left shift on a number?
x2
x4
x6
x8
x16
Carry out a 2 place right shift on 10100011
Write answer as an 8-bit number
(a)
Convert 150 MB into Kilobytes
15
1500
1,500,000
150,000
15,000,000
Convert the following from Binary to Hex
10110111
(a)
Convert the following from Hex to Binary
F3
(a)
A LAN is a network that covers a (a)
In a WAN, some of the infrastructure (e.g. cables) are...
(a)
Identify the hardware used to translate ta websites domain name into its IP address
(a)
The layout of a network is called it's...
(a)
Identify this topology
(a)
Identify the device at the centre of this Star Topology
(a)
Identify which topology
"Data travels through the shortest route, with every node connected to each other"
Star
Ring
Partial Mesh
Full Mesh
Bus
Identify which topology
"If one device fails, network is unaffected. If switch fails, whole network goes offline"
Star
Ring
Partial Mesh
Full Mesh
Bus
What type of network is this?
Peer to peer
Client Server
What type of network is this?
Peer to peer
Client Server
What type of network is this?
Peer to peer
Client Server
Identify the device
"Allows devices to connect to a network. Can be wired or wireless"
(a)
Identify the device
"Transmits data between networks (e.g. LAN to WAN")
(a)
Switches read what type of addresses when directing data?
(a)
A Protocol is a set of (a) for how devices communicate and transmit data on a network
A protocol layer is a group of protocols with similar ...
(a)
Protocols are organised into layers. A layer can be changed without affecting other layers. This is because the layers are (a)
Identify a piece of information stored in the header of a 'Packet' of data.
(a)
The protocol responsible for 'Packet Switching' is...
(a)
Protocol responsible for splitting up files into packets is...
(a)
Name the protocol responsible for sending email
(a)
Identify the form of attack
"When a 3rd party tries to gain information by cracking passwords through trial and error"
(a)
Identify the form of attack
"When someone monitors data on a network and intercepts sensitive information"
(a)
Identify one type of Malware...
(a)
Identify the form of attack
"When pieces of code are typed into a websites input box to gain access to a connected database"
(a)
Suggest a suitable method of protecting against a DOS attack
(a)
Suggest a suitable method of protecting against a Passive attack
(a)
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Operating System
User Interface
Device Drivers
Multitasking
Web Browser
User Accounts
A hard disk drive (HDD) has become very slow over time and takes a long time to access files. Suggest a suitable 'Utility Program' that could help.
(a)
Encryption utility software scrambles data by using a special (a) to encrypt and decrypt the data
Who's that Pokémon?
Charizard
Charizord
Chargrilled
Charcoal
Choreizord
Protocols, Character Sets and File Formats are all examples of 'Standards' used in computer systems.
A Standard is a set of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ used for hardware and software (to help ensure devices are compatible with each other)
(a)
Identify the character set that uses 8-bits to store each character
(a)
Identify the character set that has over 65,000+ characters available
(a)
Sampling is the process of converting sound from analogue to digital by measuring the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of the wave at regular intervals
(a)
The number of samples per second taken of audio is called the...
(a)
A pixel is a single block of _ _ _ _ _ _ in an image
(a)
Metadata is all the information stored with a file about it's _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
(a)
Which of the following is 'Essential' metadata (Tick all that apply)
Dimensions
Colour Depth
Resolution
Camera settings
Location
The Operating System is a complex piece of software responsible for _ _ _ _ _ _ _ the computer system
(a)
Software that helps to maintain and configure the computer system is called _ _ _ _ _ _ _ software
(a)
A type of software where the source code is made available to see and edit legally is called (a)
A type of software where only the compiled code is released and there is no access to the source code is called...
(a)
Which type of software is this?
"Software that comes with a warranty, is normally well tested and is controlled by licences."
Open Source
Proprietary
Which type of software is this?
"Doesn't come with a warranty or regular updates, but software can legally be modified to suit users needed."
Open Source
Proprietary
Identify the piece of legislation...
"Protects intellectual property"
Data Protection Act
Computer Misuse Act
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
Open Source
Proprietary
Identify the piece of legislation...
"Gives rights to data subjects about how their data is stored and used"
Data Protection Act
Computer Misuse Act
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
Open Source
Proprietary
Identify the piece of legislation...
"Makes it illegal to access files or computer networks without permission"
Data Protection Act
Computer Misuse Act
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
Open Source
Proprietary
Which of the following is NOT a principle under the Data Protection Act.
Data must be kept safe and secure
Data must be kept accurate and up to date
Data must not be kept longer than necessary
Data must be used in a fair and lawful way
Data cannot be kept on subjects under 18 years old
The inequality created by the fact that some people have greater access to technology than others is called the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
(a)
Identify the term...
"When someone tries to control what others can access and see online"
(a)
Identify the term...
"When someone monitors what other people are accessing online"
(a)
Identify the term...
"Generated from devices that are discarded due to having a short life-span"
(a)
Most E-Waste ends up in (a) , often in 3rd world countries
The process used by routers to direct data across a WAN/The Internet is called ______ _________
(a)
Identify one piece of data found in the Header of a Packet
(a)
Identify the protocol responsible for Packet Switching (used by routers)
(a)
Identify the protocol responsible for setting the rules of how devices connect on a network, including splitting/reassemble packets of data.
(a)
Identify the protocol responsible for transmitting data on a Wired LAN
(a)
Identify the protocol for transmitting data on a Wireless LAN
(a)
What does DNS stand for?
(a)
The purpose of DNS is to translate a websites' domain name into its (a)
Identify the protocol responsible for sending emails between servers
(a)
Identify the type of wireless transmission the following is true about...
"Has a maximum range of around 10 meters"
2.4GHz Wi-Fi
5GHz Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Identify the type of wireless transmission the following is true about...
"Greater range of coverage but lower data transmission speeds"
2.4GHz Wi-Fi
5GHz Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Identify the type of wireless transmission the following is true about...
"Faster transmission speeds but less able to penetrate walls or objects in the way"
2.4GHz Wi-Fi
5GHz Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Which of the following is NOT a protocol?
SMTP
HTTP
POP3
Ethernet
Solid-State
Tick all that are TRUE about embedded systems
Can use cheaper less expensive processors
Easier to design and build
Only have one or a limited number of functions
Can run a wide range of different programs
Found in laptops and servers
The total number of pixels in an image is called the (a)
The cloud is using the (a) to store files and provide access to applications.
