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This is the truth table for which logic gate?
In this logic circuit, if A = 0 and Q = 1, what is B?
0
We can't say
1
Which logic gate is this?
AND
OR
NOT
This is the truth table for which logic gate?
AND
OR
NOT
Which logic gate matches this truth table?
Which logic gate is this?
AND
OR
NOT
This register contains the address (location) of the instruction being executed at the current time
MAR (Memory Address Register)
MDR (Memory Data Register)
CIR (Current Instruction Register)
PC (Program Counter)
ALU (Arithmetic and Logic Unit)
Either stores the address from which data will be fetched from the CPU, or the address to which data will be sent and stored.
MAR (Memory Address Register)
MDR (Memory Data Register)
CIR (Current Instruction Register)
PC (Program Counter)
ALU (Arithmetic and Logic Unit)
Holds the instruction that is being processed (and translated) or executed
MAR (Memory Address Register)
MDR (Memory Data Register)
CIR (Current Instruction Register)
PC (Program Counter)
ALU (Arithmetic and Logic Unit)
Performs calculations (i.e. addition, division, multiplication, subtraction)
MAR (Memory Address Register)
MDR (Memory Data Register)
CIR (Current Instruction Register)
PC (Program Counter)
ALU (Arithmetic and Logic Unit)
Used to store the results of calculations while they are in progress
Arithmetic and Logic Unit
Program Counter
Current Instruction Register
Accumulator
Memory Data Register
Which of the following are examples of the advantages of using Embedded Systems?
They make devices easier to use
They speed the processes a device can perform
It creates a more reliable device
It enhances the usability of the device
In a bitmap graphic each pixel is represented in _______
Denary
Binary
Hexadecimal
By letters
Metadata is
the colour of each pixel.
the density of pixels in an image.
the information stored in an image to help recreate the image.
the number of bits used for each pixel.
Image metadata holds information about the image such as
name, colour, brand
file format, resolution, colour depth, date
brand, colour, size
content, colour, name
What is primary storage?
The hard drive
Memory
Network server
Cloud storage
Which of these is NOT secondary storage?
USB
Google Drive
RAM
DVD
Why is secondary storage needed?
It is non-volatile
It is volatile
It is quicker
It is online
Which type of memory is non-volatile?
ROM
RAM
Which type of memory will you find inside a CPU?
RAM
ROM
Virtual
Cache
What type of memory will be needed if the RAM is nearly full?
ROM
Virtual
Cache
Cloud
Tick ALL of the optical storage devices:
CD
USB
Blu-ray
SSD
DVD-RW
What is secondary storage?
long term storage of files or data
short term storage of files or data
temporary storage of files or data
Why do we need secondary storage?
so we can use the computer
so we can retrieve our files at a later date
What are the three types of secondary storage?
optical, flash, magnetic
optical, magnetic, hard drive
optical, magnetic, solid-state
magnetic, solid-state, flash
What type of storage is a USB memory stick
optical
magnetic
solid-state
What type of storage is a CDROM?
optical
magnetic
solid-state
What type of storage is a HDD?
optical
magnetic
solid-state
What type of storage is the most expensive per GB?
optical
magnetic
solid-state
What is primary storage?
The hard drive
Memory
Network server
Cloud storage
What is sample resolution?
The accuracy of the amplitude used to to record each measurement
The accuracy of the wavelength used to record each measurement
The the accuracy of the period used to record<br />each measurement
The accuracy of the wave speed used to record each measurement
What does lossy compression usually do (to audio recordings)?
Remove unecessary sound from outside the range of human hearing.
Leave out repeated data.
Reduce the sample resolution
Reduce the sample rate
What is sample rate?
The number of samples recorded per second
The number of bits used to record each sample
How much data is processed for each sample
How many waves appear
One of the determiners of sound quality is _______, or how many bits are used to encode each sample.
sample height
sample rate
bit depth
frame rate
Another setting that affects sound recording quality is the _________, or how many individual samples are taken each second
sample height
sampling rate
bit depth
frame rate
With both audio and video files, higher quality results in ________ file sizes.
smaller
larger
digital
analog
Which of the following are examples of System Software?
Microsoft Office
Unix
Safari
MacOS
Windows
What isn't an example of Utility Software
Firewall
Drivers
Auto Updates
Defragmentation
What happens during Defragmentation?
Information is rearranged on a USB
To make the retrieval of data quicker
Information is rearranged on a Hard Drive
To make the retrieval of data slower
What is Encryption software used to do?
Permanently change data
Revert data to something it wasn't before
Change data so it is unreadable by an interceptor
Change data so it is readable by an interceptor
What does a Firewall do?
Creates a wall around the computer
Blocks everything entering the computer/network
Creates a barrier to outside software threats
Blocks potentially harmful sources to the network/computer
What is the purpose of an Incremental Backup?
Changes the files of everyone on the system
Allows a user to see what is going on in the computer
Backs up only the files that have been changed by users
Backs up all the files that by all users
What are the benefits of an Incremental Backup?
It is quicker than a full back up
It will incur less traffic on the system
It will copy all the files in one go for every user
It is slower than full backups
What is an advantage of a Full Backup?
It is expensive
The access to the back up is quick
The access to the back up is slow
The entire process is very quick
"Making a duplicate of all the users work" is a description of what?
Defragmentation
Drivers
Task Manager
Backup
A computer needs both hardware and software to work
true
false
What manages the hardware and runs the software?
Computer Systems
Dedicated Systems
Embedding Systems
Operating Systems
What does GUI stand for?
Genuine Umpire Impressions
Graphical User Interface
Graphic Up Industry
How can the OS help manage security of the system?
The OS can hire backup
User accounts may be password protected
Files can self destruct after a set time
How does the OS handle file management?
Deals with movement, editing and deletion of data
Colour codes data
Translates data into binary
What can an operating system do?
Allow the hardware and software to communicate?
Make a computer run faster
Make tea
carry out hospital operations
Application software is...
help the user run specific tasks like word processors, web browser, email, clients, games, etc
run tasks like the operating systems, utilities, etc
help the user run things down
run tasks like the doing my homework, revision, etc
What is a network
A stand alone computer
Two or more interconnected computers
A computer without a server
WAN stands for?
Wide Area Network
Wide Angled Network
Wiped Area Network
Which one is a BUS topology
A BUS topology is (Which one is correct)?
Easy to set up
Expensive to set up
Hard to set up
Which one is a RING topology
The data in the ring topology.....(Which one is correct)
Uses a switch
Travels in one direction using a control signal called a 'token'
Uses a terminator
Which one is a STAR topology
what type of network topology is this
Bus
Ring
Star
Bus Topology Advantages "Choose 2"
Use less cable than other topologies
Data packets travel at great speed
Inexpensive to install
One cable failure does not bring down the entire network
In fiber optics, the signal is _______ waves.
light
radio
infrared
very low frequency
Radio waves, micro- waves and infrared waves are types of
wireless transmission
guided transmission
both a and b
None
__________ refers to the network command for how to format the conversation between two devices.
Addressing
Protocol
Media
Domain
The OSI and TCP/IP models structure the __________ used for signaling and the separation of function in a network.
addressing
media
domain
protocol
__________ architecture uses a limited set of internet holding servers known as the “root” domain servers, which now house “.com”, “.org”, “.gov”, and so on.
Hosting
IPv6 address
Domain name service
MAC address
An example of social engineering.
Viruses
Trojan Horses
Telephone IVR phising
Worms
A network policy
Acceptable use policy
Data theft
Virus
Phishing
Software that performs a ‘barrier’ between a potential attacker and the computer system.
Antivirus
Firewall
Windows update
Disk defragmenter
These define access permissions for a user
Group permissions
User Access levels
User Maintenance
Group and user settings
What is encryption?
Where only the sender and recipient can read the message.
A method of bypassing viruses
A form of anti-virus
Where data is translated into code so that only authorised users, or users with the key can decrypt it.
What must a user need to decrypt a file?
Coin
Key
Token
Graph
Trojan Horses
Does not need to attach to a program
Can only occur when a computer is not connected to a network
A type of social engineering
Designed to access a computer by misleading users of its’ intent by prompting to download a program
Worms
Do not need to attach to a program
Need to attach to a program
A type of social engineering
Designed to access a computer by misleading users of its’ intent by prompting to download a program
How do hackers use viruses?
To make a computer unusable
To get someone’s personal information
To find out card details
All of the above
Data travels across networks in
Nibbles
Parts
Bytes
Packets
Uses a number of computers over a network of infected machines which send req uests to a website which would bring it offline
SQL
DoS
WLAN
USB
What is meant by 'proprietary' software?
Software owned by an organisation, you may need to buy a license for.
software distributed with its source code, making it available for use, modification, and distribution with its original rights
What is meant by 'open source' software?
Software owned by an organisation, you may need to buy a license for
Software distributed with its source code, making it available for use, modification, and distribution with its original rights
Which of the following is a disadvantage of 'proprietary' software?
You can edit the source code to customise it
It may have bugs, since updates are not readily available
Less likely to have 'bugs' as updates are regular to fix them
May have features within the software you don't need, source code can't be changed.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of 'open source' software?
You can edit the source code to customise it
It may have bugs, since updates are not readily available to fix issues.
Less likely to have 'bugs' as updates are regular to fix them
May have features within the software you don't need, source code can't be changed.
Which of the following is an advantage of 'proprietary' software?
You can edit the source code to customise it
It may have bugs, since updates are not readily available to fix issues.
Less likely to have 'bugs' as updates are regular to fix them
May have features within the software you don't need, source code can't be changed.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of 'proprietary' software?
You can edit the source code to customise it
It may have bugs, since updates are not readily available to fix issues.
Less likely to have 'bugs' as updates are regular to fix them
May have features within the software you don't need, source code can't be changed.
