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KS3 EOU Hardware Test

Total questions: 79

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Input devices allow us to send information to the CPU (Central Processing Unit) to tell the computer what to do.
a)
True
b)
False
2.

A device that inputs moving images into a computer which is mainly used for video conferencing.

a)

Digital camera

b)

Video camera

c)

Web cam

d)

Film camera

3.

Input device for sound data

a)

Scanner

b)

Voice control

c)

Voice recognition

d)

Microphone

4.
The keyboard is an .............. device
a)
input
b)
output
c)
mass storage
5.
The computer screen is an ............... device
a)
input
b)
output
c)
mass storage
6.
Printer is an ......... device
a)
input
b)
output
c)
mass storage
7.
Describe RAM
a)
RAM is volatile
b)
RAM never stores data
c)
RAM programs turn off if you close the computer
d)
RAM is the same as ROM
8.
Blu-ray disc
a)
Input device
b)
Output device
c)
Storage device
d)
Network device
9.
A printer that uses toner to burn text / images onto a page...
a)
Laser
b)
Plotter
c)
Inkjet
d)
Dot Matrix
10.
A printer usually found in homes that uses cartridges and can produced high quality photos...
a)
Inkjet
b)
Plotter
c)
Dot Matrix
d)
Laser
11.

What is an output device?

a)

It is something you don't connect to a computer that has information sent to it.

b)

It is something you connect to a computer that sends information into the computer.

c)

It is something you connect to a computer that has information sent to it.

d)

It is somebody you connect to a computer that sends information into the computer.

12.

Choose the output devices.

a)

monitor, printer, mouse

b)

monitor, printer, keyboard

c)

monitor, printer, speakers

d)

mouse, keyboard, smartboard

13.

Fires ink into the page

a)

Laser Printer

b)

Inkjet Printer

c)

3D Printer

14.

The most common types of outputs are soft copy and hard copy. Which of the following device DOES NOT produce soft copy?

a)

Monitor

b)

Printer

c)

Projector

d)

Speakers

15.
Printer
a)
Input 
b)
Output 
16.
Remote Control
a)
Input 
b)
Output
17.
Projector 
a)
Input 
b)
Output
18.
Headphones
a)
Input 
b)
Output
19.
Speakers
a)
Input 
b)
Output
20.
Scanner
a)
Input 
b)
Output
21.
Microphone
a)
Input 
b)
Output
22.
Mouse 
a)
Input
b)
Output
23.
Monitor 
a)
Input 
b)
Output
24.

Which of these is a Hard Disk Drive (HDD)?

a)
b)
c)
d)
25.

Which of these are magnetic storage devices?

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
26.

Solid state storage has no moving parts?

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Which type of storage uses a laser?

a)

Magnetic

b)

Optical

c)

Solid State

28.

Which of the following storage devices is most suitable for use in mobile devices?

a)

Cloud

b)

Magnetic

c)

Solid State

d)

Optical

29.

Which of the following is most commonly found in PCs?

a)

Solid State Storage

b)

Magnetic Storage

c)

Cloud Storage

d)

Optical Storage

30.
What type of device is this? USB memory stick
a)
Input
b)
Output
c)
Storage
31.

What is a storage device?

a)

A device use for calculating data

b)

A device used to store data temporarily

c)

A device used to supply power to the computer

d)

A device used to store data permanently

32.

A CD has one long track on it full of ...

a)

Grooves and pot holes

b)

Pits and Lands

c)

Bumps and Dots

d)

Dots and Grooves

33.
Optical device, fairly fragile, easy to snap or scratch.
a)
Flash memory
b)
Magnetic Tape
c)
CD
d)
Hard disk
34.
Not intended to be a portable storage device.
a)
CD
b)
Flash memory
c)
DVD
d)
Internal hard disk
35.
Large organisations use this type of storage device to  back up their systems daily.
a)
CD
b)
DVD
c)
Blu-ray
d)
Magnetic tape
36.
Typically has the largest storage capacity and is the cheapest per gb.
a)
Magnetic storage
b)
Solid state storage
c)
Optical storage
37.
Typically stores 650mb of data on it - usually music.
a)
DVD
b)
Blu-ray
c)
CD
d)
Floppy disk
38.
What is the most durable?
a)
Magnetic Tape
b)
Solid State Drive
c)
Hard Drive
d)
CD
39.

The CPU fetches instructions from.... and executes those instructions.

a)

Memory

b)

ALU

c)

ROM

d)

Input Device

40.

The control unit in the CPU does what?

a)

Sets the speed of the operations

b)

controls the input and output of data so it goes to the right place

c)

Controls and monitors the input and output devices

d)

Controls the ALU

41.

The ALU is found inside the CPU True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

42.

What does volatile mean for a computers memory

a)

Data and instructions remain stored even when the computer is switched off

b)

Data and instructions may cause the computer to crash

c)

Data and instructions are lost when the computer is switched off

43.

What is 'cache'?

a)

It stores program operations and data while a program is being executed

b)

It executes programs using the fetch-decode-execute cycle

c)

It is a small amount of memory which is a part of the CPU

44.
What is the purpose of the CPU?
a)
To process all the data and instructions.
b)
To turn the computer on.
c)
To create PowerPoint presentations.
d)
To provide power to the computer.
45.
What does CPU stand for?
a)
Control Processing Unit
b)
Central Processing Unit
c)
Central Power Unit
d)
Center Power Unit
46.
Which of the following CPU's will have a better better performance:
A: 3 GHz Quad Core CPU
B: 3 GHz Duel Core CPU 
a)
A
b)
B
47.
True or False:
RAM is Fast temporary memory
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
48.
More memory usually means that the computer is faster
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
49.
If the RAM is upgraded from 512MB to 4GB, what will be the biggest benefit?
a)
More programs and data can be opened at the same time
b)
The operating system will be faster
c)
There will be more hard drive space
d)
The computer will be quicker if you open a document
50.
 Random Access Memory (RAM) falls into the category of the so-called volatile storage media. It requires a continuous flow of electricity to preserve its contents thus all the data stored in RAM lasts only while the power is on.
a)
True 
b)
False
51.
Question 1: This is the image of a __________ .
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
c)
Keyboard
d)
Motherboard
52.
Question 3: This component is located on the motherboard. Name the component. _______
a)
PCI Slots
b)
CPU
c)
RAM
d)
ROM
53.
Question 2: This component is located on the motherboard. Name the component. _______
a)
PCI Slots
b)
CPU
c)
RAM
d)
ROM
54.
Question 4: This component is located on the motherboard. Name the component. _______
a)
PCI Slots
b)
CPU
c)
RAM
d)
ROM
55.
Question 7: This is one of the examples of expansion card. Name the card. ________
a)
Network Card
b)
Sound Card
c)
SCSI card
d)
Video Card
56.

What are the functions of motherboard?

a)

Connects all the devices and components attached.

b)

Prints the graphics

c)

Provides connectors for other peripherals.

d)

Saves the data into permanent storage.

57.

Where might a light sensor be used?

a)

Car Lights

b)

A Green House

c)

Street Lights

58.

Where might a proximity sensor be used?

a)

A Car

b)

A House

c)

A Shop

d)

A Green House

59.

Where might a Humidity sensor be used?

a)

A Shop

b)

A Green House

c)

A Car

d)

A Mobile Phone

60.

Which sensor measures weight?

a)

Light Sensor

b)

Pressure Sensor

c)

Motion Sensor

d)

Proximity Sensor

61.

Which sensor measures the distance between itself and and object?

a)

Motion Sensor

b)

Pressure Sensor

c)

Light Sensor

d)

Proximity Sensor

62.

Works with little to no human contact:

a)

Sequence

b)

Automatic

c)

Sensor

d)

Process

63.

Automatic doors would use a:

a)

Motion Sensor

b)

Light Sensor

c)

Temperature Sensor

d)

Moisture Sensors

64.

A Temperature Sensor Measures:

a)

The Light (UV)

b)

The Pressure (Weight)

c)

The Temperature (Hot/Cold)

d)

Motion (Movement)

65.

These sensors are used in the greenhouse except ..

a)

Temperature

b)

Humidity

c)

Sound

d)

Light

66.

A sensor is:

a)

Something that detects a change

b)

Something creates a change

c)

Something that humans have

d)

Something that monitors an input

67.

Works with little to no human contact:

a)

Sequence

b)

Automatic

c)

Sensor

d)

Process

68.

Automatic doors would use a:

a)

Motion Sensor

b)

Light Sensor

c)

Temperature Sensor

d)

Moisture Sensors

69.

A Fridge would use a:

a)

Motion Sensor

b)

Pressure Sensor

c)

Temperature Sensor

d)

Light Sensor

70.

True or False, Embedded Systems use Microprocessors to control specific functions relating to the device they are installed on?

a)

True

b)

False

71.

How many of the following are examples of Embedded Systems?

a)

Mobile Phone

b)

Washing Machine

c)

Microwave

d)

Fridge

e)

Laptop

72.

How many of the following are not examples of Embedded Systems?

a)

Mobile Phone

b)

Washing Machine

c)

Microwave

d)

Fridge

e)

Laptop

73.

True or False, all embedded systems need an operating system to enable them to function correctly?

a)

True

b)

False

74.

What will a thermostat sensor detect?

a)

Heat

b)

Light

c)

Pressure

d)

Movement

75.

What sensor would an automatic door use?

a)

Heat

b)

Light

c)

Pressure

d)

Movement

76.

What sensor would a keyboard use?

a)

Heat

b)

Light

c)

Pressure

d)

Movement

77.

What sensor would a security system use?

a)

Heat

b)

Light

c)

Pressure

d)

Movement

78.

Which of the following are examples of the advantages of using Embedded Systems?

a)

They make devices easier to use

b)

They speed the processes a device can perform

c)

It creates a more reliable device

d)

It enhances the usability of the device

79.

What is the name given to the Embedded Systems that can connect to the Internet to help control their functionality such as a Hive Door Bell.

a)

Clever Devices

b)

Smart Devices

c)

Intelligent devices

d)

Brainy Devices

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