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N5 Computer Systems

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This transfers the memory location to be read from or written to

a)

Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)

b)

Data Bus

c)

Address Bus

d)

Control Unit

2.

This transfers data between the processor and memory

a)

Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)

b)

Data Bus

c)

Address Bus

d)

Registers

3.

Performs all calculations and logical operations

a)

Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)

b)

Data Bus

c)

Address Bus

d)

Control Unit

4.

Temporary memory locations within the processor

a)

Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)

b)

Data Bus

c)

Address Bus

d)

Registers

5.

Controls the sequencing of fetching, decoding and executing instructions

a)

Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)

b)

Data Bus

c)

Address Bus

d)

Control Unit

6.

All RAM memory locations have a unique address for correct data read/write.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Good for testing, errors are highlighted straight away. This is an advantage of

a)

Translator

b)

Compiler

8.

All lines are translate to machine code, this machine code version is then saved and can be executed. Machine code can be run again, and again without further translation. This is a definition of a

a)

Translator

b)

Compiler

9.

Translates one program line into machine code and executes immediately.

a)

Translator

b)

Compiler

10.

0.100101 x 25

What is the mantissa?

a)

100101

b)

2

c)

5

d)

0100101

11.

0.100101 x 25

What is the exponent?

a)

100101

b)

2

c)

5

d)

10

12.

0.100101 x 25

Can also be written as?

a)

0.100101 x 2101

b)

0.100101 x 2111

c)

0.100101 x 2011

d)

0.100101 x 2100

13.

0.100101 x 25

Can also be written as?

a)

18.5

b)

1.85

c)

185

d)

0.185

14.

What is the binary representation of the decimal number 13?

a)

1101

b)

1011

c)

1110

d)

1001

15.

What is the binary representation of the decimal number 24?

a)

0001 1000

b)

0001 0110

c)

0101 1011

d)

0100 1100

16.

What is the binary representation of the decimal number 255?

a)

1111 1111

b)

1101 1011

c)

1110 1101

d)

1001 1001

17.

What is the binary representation of the decimal number 63?

a)

1111 1111

b)

1101 1011

c)

0011 1111

d)

1001 1001

18.

Which is a non-volatile memory?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Cache

d)

Registers

19.

Which is used to store data temporarily while the computer is running?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Hard Drive

d)

Cache

20.

What is the primary function of the Control Unit in a CPU?

a)

Perform arithmetic operations

b)

Store data

c)

Control the execution of instructions

d)

Transfer data between memory and processor

21.

Which is a characteristic of volatile memory?

a)

Data is retained when power is off

b)

Data is lost when power is off

c)

Data is stored permanently

d)

Data can only be read, not written

22.

How many bits are needed to store This World in Extended ASCII?

a)

88

b)

11

c)

80

d)

10

23.

How many bytes are needed to store the phrase Hello World in Extended ASCII?

a)

88

b)

11

c)

80

d)

10

24.

How many bytes are needed to store the phrase Computer Science in Extended ASCII?

a)

16

b)

15

c)

8

d)

112

25.

Reorder the following, smallest first

a)

bit

b)

byte

c)

kilobyte

d)

megabyte

e)

gigabyte

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
26.

There are ​ (a)   bits in a byte

Choose from the below words
8
2
7
10
1
27.

What does ASCII stand for?

a)

American Standard Code for Information Interchange

b)

American Standard Code for Internet Interchange

c)

American Standard Code for International Interchange

d)

American Standard Code for Internal Interchange

28.

How many characters can standard ASCII represent?

a)

128

b)

256

c)

512

d)

1024

29.

What is a bitmap graphic?

a)

A graphic composed of pixels in a grid

b)

A graphic composed of mathematical equations

c)

A graphic that uses vector paths

d)

A graphic that uses 3D models

30.

Which file format is used for bitmap graphics?

a)

SVG

b)

JPEG

c)

EPS

d)

PDF

31.

What is a disadvantage of bitmap graphics?

a)

They are resolution-independent

b)

They can be easily scaled without loss of quality

c)

They can become pixelated when enlarged

d)

They use less memory compared to vector graphics

32.

What is a vector graphic?

a)

A graphic composed of pixels in a grid

b)

A graphic composed of mathematical equations

c)

A graphic that uses bitmap images

d)

A graphic that uses 3D models

33.

Which file format is used for vector graphics?

a)

JPEG

b)

PNG

c)

SVG

d)

GIF

34.

What is an advantage of vector graphics over bitmap graphics?

a)

They are resolution-independent

b)

They can become pixelated when enlarged

c)

They use more memory compared to bitmap graphics

d)

They are composed of pixels

35.

Unicode's advantage over ASCII is

a)

It can store more characters

b)

It takes less bits to store a character

c)

It only has 1 alphabet

d)

It was the first standard

36.

You can save energy use of a computer by

a)

Turning down the brightness of the monitor

b)

Turning up the brightness of the monitor

c)

Keeping your laptop always charging

d)

Switching off when not in use

37.

The part of the processor that performs all calculations and logical operations is the

(a)  

38.

Which file format is used for vector graphics?

(a)  

39.

How many characters can standard ASCII represent?

(a)  

40.

How many bits are needed for 1 character in extended ASCII?

(a)  

41.

Extended ASCII uses (a)   ​ original ASCII uses ​ (b)   per character

Choose from the below words
8 bits
7 bits
1 bit
16 bits
42.

Bitmap file formats include

a)

SVG

b)

GIF

c)

JPEG

d)

PNG