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WorksheetsUniversity of Salford AVD
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What do you call the brains of the computer where most calculations and processes take place?
CPU
Algorithm
Program
Hardware
What do you call a list of steps to complete a task?
CPU
Algorithm
Program
Hardware
What do you call a part of a program that does not work properly?
Software
Bug
Debug
Computer
This is a way of repeating code:
While
Expression
Loop
Lopp
This holds your data for later:
Object
Expression
Value
Variable
A _____ is a type of programming data that represents text.
Basic
Argument
String
Syntax
Imagine writing a program that instructs a bird how to take off, fly and land. Which function is likely to be looped?
Lift off
Flap wings
Find landing spot
Land
Choose the best word to complete this sentence:
Operating systems are special programs that control all aspects of a computer's hardware and software and provide an ___________ between the user and the physical machine.
interface
relationship
application
engagement
Abstraction is a recognised technique of Computational Thinking. Which of these is the best definition of abstraction?
Creating a set of logical steps that when followed achieve a particular task
Breaking a problem down into several layers of smaller and simpler subproblems
The process of removing or hiding unnecessary detail from a problem
Exploiting the recurrence of patterns in data to make processing more efficient
What is a virus?
A malicious program which replicates by injecting its own code into other files
A malicious program which replicates by making copies of itself and filling up RAM and secondary storage sometimes propagating across a network
A malicious program which masquerades as a legitimate program but causes harmful execution when run
A malicious program which encrypts all of the data on a computer system and demands payment in order to decrypt the data
Which part of any computer system is most vulnerable to attack?
The web browser
The router
The CPU/RAM
The user
What is the BEST word to complete this sentence?
Hacking is the attempt to gain _______________ access to a computer system and the data is contains.
unregulated
unauthorised
priviliged
backdoor
Which of these programmes can you study at the University of Salford?
Computer Science
Computer Science with Cyber Security
Computer Science with Web Development
Software Engineering
The first and second years are the same for the Computer Science, CS with Cyber Security and Software Engineering programmes
True
False
Which body has accredited our degree programmes?
International IT Foundation
BCS
BBC
British IT Foundation
