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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is an example of a hardware problem for a computer component?
The email software cannot start.
Sound comes out of the speakers when you play a song.
The computer does not turn on when you press the on button.
A pop-up advert window shows on the screen when you start the internet browser.
Which of the following is an example of a software problem for a computer component?
The email software cannot start.
Sound comes out of the speakers when you play a song.
The computer does not turn on when you press the on button.
A pop-up advert window shows on the screen when you start the internet browser.
Explain how software diagnostic tools can help solve computing issues.
Software diagnostic tools are programs that test your computer to find out what the problems are, like antivirus programs or disk analysis software.
Software diagnostic tools are social media websites that allow you to share pictures and change your status.
Software diagnostic tools are hardware tools that can check your power supply to see if it is working.
Software diagnostic tools are computer cleaners that remove the dirt from your keyboard and your mouse.
A software program does not start when you click on its icon. Select one advanced troubleshooting strategy you can use to solve the problem.
Check the computer volume level.
Check the power cord is plugged into the computer and the power outlet.
Turn the monitor off.
Check the fault log.
There is no sound in your computer. Select one advanced troubleshooting strategy you can use to solve the problem.
Check the computer volume level.
Check the power cord is plugged into the computer and the power outlet.
Turn the monitor off.
Check the fault log.
Application has frozen due to errant instructions in memory. Select the best troubleshooting strategy to help resolve the issue.
Remove the internet browser.
Close or force quit the application, then reopen the application
Disconnect the monitor.
Move the computer to a warmer location.
A peripheral device has stopped working - like speaker. Select the best troubleshooting strategy to help resolve the issue.
Remove the internet browser.
The device in not correctly plugged into the computer, make sure the device is correctly plugged in to the computer.
Disconnect the monitor.
Move the computer to a warmer location.
You are writing a software program that can store data about your favorite food. Choose a variable name for the food.
int_age
bln_citizen
flt_weight
str_food
You are writing a software program that can store data about your citizenship. Choose appropriate variable name .
int_age
bln_citizen
flt_weight
str_food
You are writing a software program that can store data about your age. Choose appropriate variable name .
int_age
bln_citizen
flt_weight
str_food
You are writing a software program that can store data about your height. Choose appropriate variable name .
int_age
bln_citizen
flt_height
str_food
You are writing a software program that can calculate the distance between Earth and Mars. Why is the variable name "bln_distance" not a good name?
You cannot use the underscore character in variable names.
You should have a number in the variable name.
bln stands for boolean and the variable will have to be a float.
The variable name is too long.
You are writing a software program that can calculate the Two numbers and print the answer. what is the correct code you need?
num1 = num1 + num2
print ("num1")
num2 = num1 + num2
print (num1)
sum = num1 + num2
print (sum)
sum = num1 + num2
print ("sum")
What is decomposition?
Steps you follow to solve a problem
A method used to break down problems into subproblems and smaller parts
A place used in a program to store data that can change
A method used to make problems bigger and put subproblems together
What is a variable?
Steps you follow to solve a problem
A method used to break down problems into subproblems and smaller parts
A place used in a program to store data that can change
A method used to make problems bigger and put subproblems together
What is an algorithm?
A set of instructions for solving a problem or accomplishing a task. (step by step )
A method used to break down problems into subproblems and smaller parts
A place used in a program to store data that can change
A method used to make problems bigger and put subproblems together
You are planning on building a computer. If you decomposed the problem into subprograms, which subprograms below would be the best?
1. Write down the specifications you want – 2. Buy the hardware – 3. Put the hardware together – 4. Install the software.
1. Create a computer - 2. Turn it on.
1. Build a computer.
1. Buy a computer – 2. Take the computer apart – 3. Lay out all the hardware.
What is pseudocode?
it is code in the Python language.
It is a code you enter into a computer like a password.
It is an algorithm written in text like a programming language but without syntax or grammar rules.
It is the code for writing websites.
Which of the following is an example of pseudocode?
print("Hello, Zachariah!")
Output the text "Hello Zachariah!"
x = 3+2
x = string(Zachariah)
Which of the following is an example of pseudocode?
Input a name from the user
citizen = True
x = 3+2
x = string(Zachariah)
