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Year 8 - Computing Overall - JCA

Total questions: 92

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

CPU stands for...

a)

Central Processing Unit

b)

Control Processing Unit

c)

Central Pricing Units

d)

Control Pick United

2.

The Fetch operation does what?

a)

Fetches the next instruction and any data involved from main memory

b)

Carries out any instructions requested by the CPU

c)

Decodes the instructions and carries out them

d)

Takes any instructions and any data involved in the request from Storage

3.

PC in this cycle stands for

a)

Personal Computer

b)

Programable Computer

c)

Program Counter

d)

Plastic Core

4.

In the decode stage, what does CU stand for?

a)

Control Unit

b)

Counting Unit

c)

Computer Unit

d)

Core Unit

5.

Execute Stage - depending on what the instruction is, this part could be involved in three things. They are...

a)

Save instructions to storage, load data from ROM or preforming an operation.

b)

Fetching data from memory, storing data to memory or preforming an operation.

c)

Decode instructions from memory, load data from memory or delete data from memory.

d)

Decode binary, load binary into storage or duplicate binary.

6.

What is another word used for memory in this cycle?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

REM

d)

RUN

7.

What does the Decode stage do?

a)

It looks at website code and decodes it for humans to understand.

b)

It carries out the instructions sent to it from the Fetch stage.

c)

It determines how many operations are needed and the steps to be taken.

d)

Fetches the instruction from the main memory.

8.

_____________ has mechanical parts move over the disks surface to read and write data magnetically.

a)

Cloud

b)

Magnetic

c)

Optical

d)

Solid State

9.

True or False - Non-volatile means it keeps its content when the power is switched off.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

_____________ storage can be easily damaged or scratched.

a)

Cloud

b)

Magnetic

c)

Optical

d)

Solid State

11.

When applications or programs are loaded, they are copied into RAM from where?

a)

ROM

b)

Hard disk

c)

CPU

d)

Memory

12.

When RAM starts to run out of space and you want to run a program that needs more memory than you have free, what happens to it?

a)

It uses read-only memory for this program.

b)

It uses virtual memory, which is part of the hard drive.

c)

It uses more cores to process this request.

d)

It uses power from secondary storage.

13.

There are four factors that affect the CPU performance, they are? One of which is Cache Size, select the other three answers.

a)

Cache Type

b)

Clock Time Zone

c)

Clock Speed

d)

Number of Cores

e)

Cache Location

14.

The purpose of cache memory is

a)

Temporarily hold data/instructions that the processor is likely to reuse

b)

To store data/instructions the processor hardly uses

c)

To help with turning on and shutting down a computer

d)

To hold on to every file the computer stores

15.

One cycle per second = 1 Hertz (Hz) = 1 operation carried out each second. Using this, how many operations will 3.5 Gigahertz (GHz) carry out?

a)

3.5 cps

b)

3,500 cps

c)

3,500,000 cps

d)

3,500,000,000 cps

16.

A quad-core processor has how many processors in the same integrated circuit, linked together?

(a)  

17.

One benefit of cache is...

a)

Allows the CPU to save more files to storage

b)

The CPU alone needs one core processor

c)

Reduces the time that the CPU has to wait for data from main memory

d)

Reduces the amount of lag when playing online video games

18.

RAM can often be referred to as (a)   memory.

19.

1 Hertz (Hz) = 1 operation carried out per second, how many operations will 3.8GHz complete?

a)

3.8 ops

b)

3,800 ops

c)

3,800,000 ops

d)

3,800,000,000 ops

20.

A disadvantage of a Solid State Drive is...

a)

Less storage capacity

b)

You cannot access data without an Internet connection

c)

Slow write speed

d)

Sealed unit, hard to fix if broken

21.
I am a computer by myself, not connected to a network - what am I?
a)
Standalone computer
b)
Workstation
22.
Define what is meant by a 'Local Area Network' LAN
a)
A computer by itself, not connected to any other computers
b)
Two or more computers connected together over a wide geographical area
c)
Two or more computers connected together within a building or adjacent building
d)
A computer connected to another computer on a network
23.

ISP stands for what...

a)

Internet Safety Protocol

b)

Internet Safety Provider

c)

Internet Status Protocol

d)

Internet Service Provider

24.
Define what is meant by a 'Wide Area Network' WAN
a)
A computer by itself, not connected to any other computers
b)
Two or more computers connected together over a wide geographical area
c)
Two or more computers connected together within a building or adjacent building
d)
A computer connected to another computer on a network
25.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of computer networks?
a)
Networks have a limited storage capacity
b)
Viruses can spread quickly across a network
c)
Sharing devices such as printers saves money
d)
Increased security
26.

How does a wireless network send data through the air?

a)

3G

b)

Ultrawaves

c)

Radio waves

d)

Bluetooth

27.

What does a hub do?

a)

It connects several computers together and messages send via it.

b)

It connects two computers together.

c)

It connects external hardware to a computer.

d)

A hub allows access to all files stored on a computer.

28.
Which of the following is an advantage of computer networks?
a)
They are portable and easy to carry around with you
b)
Viruses can spread quickly across a network
c)
Specialist IT staff are needed to maintain them which is expensive
d)
Sharing devices such as printers saves money
29.
Who might want to penetrate a computer network?  Remember this is morally wrong and illegal!
a)
Web designer
b)
Stock controller
c)
Hacker
d)
Computer technician
30.
Which of the following is an advantage of computer networks?
a)
Central backups are quicker
b)
Viruses can spread quickly across a network
c)
File servers and cabling can be expensive
d)
If the file server stops working, the whole network goes down
31.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of computer networks?
a)
File servers and cabling are expensive
b)
Central backups are quicker
c)
Users can access their files on any computer on the network
d)
Data can be lost as storage can be easily scratched
32.
Extension Question - What law makes hacking illegal so that people can be prosecuted?
a)
Computer Misuse Act
b)
Data Protection Act
c)
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
d)
Distance Selling Regulations
33.

Which ocean was the first cable laid across?

a)

Arctic

b)

Indian

c)

Pacific

d)

Atlantic

34.

Connection speeds are measured in...

a)

Sbps

b)

Mbps

c)

Cbps

d)

Nbps

35.

What is broadband?

a)

A high-speed connection to the internet

b)

Using a hub to connect to the internet

c)

Connecting to the internet using hotspot

d)

Using a USB cable to connect to the internet

36.

This symbol means...

a)

Charging

b)

Loading

c)

Working

d)

Buffering

37.

Upload speeds are usually much slower than download speeds. Why? 2 Correct Answers

a)

Most users spend much more time downloading than they do uploading

b)

Most people work from an office, which means home internet has more download speed and offices have more upload speed

c)

Internet service providers (ISPs) configure our connection based on the most popular activities

d)

Not all ISPs prioritise download speeds, the best allow for both download and upload

38.

Which of the below describes a server?

a)

A server is like any other computer, but it is left on which allows others to access the network

b)

A server is another word for an external hard drive

c)

A server is a powerful computer which provides services to a network

d)

A server allows people to only save emails on it

39.

The piece of network hardware that allows you to connect one network to another network over a large area is...

a)

Router

b)

Network cable

c)

Hub

d)

Server

40.

Out of the below options, which one is an ISP?

a)

VPN

b)

Cloud

c)

Ground

d)

BT

e)

Tick-Talk

41.

An individual variable can store (a)   value at one time.

42.

What will be the output of this program when it is executed? (What will the sprite say?)

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

43.

If this script is given to a sprite, what will the sprite say?

a)

3

b)

9

c)

2

d)

8

44.

What name is given to a set of instructions for carrying out a task?

a)

Logarithm

b)

Algorism

c)

Algorithm

d)

Polyrythm

45.

What type of block is this?

a)

Iteration

b)

Sequence

c)

Selection

d)

Variable

46.

If this script is given to a sprite, what will the sprite say?

(a)  

47.

What type of block is this?

a)

Iteration

b)

Sequence

c)

Variable

d)

Selection

48.

A set of three (or more) blocks placed in order is known as what?

a)

Iteration

b)

Selection

c)

Sequence

d)

Variable

49.

What term is given to the process of correcting errors in code?

a)

Debugging

b)

Debulging

c)

Debagging

d)

Debigging

50.

What symbol does this represent in a flowchart?

a)

Process / Task

b)

Decision

c)

Input / Output

d)

Start / End

e)

Sub-program

51.
a)
b)
c)
d)
52.

What is Decomposition?

a)

Developing a step by step solution to the problem.

b)

Breaking down a complex problem into smaller, more manageable parts.

c)

Focusing on the important information only.

d)

Looking for similarities within problems

53.

Which set of blocks would I use if I wanted my character to get an extra life it touched a bowl of cheesy puffs?

a)
b)
c)
d)
54.

What does this Comparison Operator do?

a)

A is larger than B

b)

B is larger than A

c)

B is the same as A

d)

B and A are not the same

55.

What does this logic operator mean?

a)

Both of the conditions have to be True to output True

b)

Either of the conditions has to be True to output True

c)

The condition has to be False to output True

d)

The condition has not been met and is False

56.

What will the output be?

a)

The cat will say "10 is smaller than 50" for 2 seconds

b)

The cat will say "50 is smaller than 60" for 2 seconds

c)

Nothing will be output

d)

The cat will say "50 is smaller than 10" for 2 seconds

57.

What will be outputted (what will be said) when the following program is executed?

a)

10, 11, Lunchtime, 12

b)

10, 11, Lunchtime, 13

c)

10, 11, 12, 13

d)

10, 11, Lunchtime, 12, 13

58.

What type of loop is this?

a)

Count Controlled Loop

b)

Condition Controlled loop

59.

What would the variable be?

(a)  

60.

What will the output be if the user input is 'No'

a)

'I can't believe I got fired from the calendar factory. All I did was take a day off'

b)

No output.

c)

'No'

d)

'answer'

61.

What is the binary number of 138?

(a)  

62.

In binary the multipliers or weights go up in power of...

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

63.

How many binary digits make up a byte?

(a)  

64.

ASCII uses how many bits?

(a)  

65.

If the ASCII number for H is 72, what is Q?

a)

79

b)

80

c)

81

d)

82

66.

11001+10110=???

If overflow is present, use in answer.

(a)  

67.

1100011+1011100=???
If overflow is present, use in answer.

(a)  

68.

What can ASCII represent?

a)

Letters (Upper/Lower)

b)

Numbers

c)

Symbols

d)

All of the answers

69.

If the ASCII number for H is 72, what is Q?

a)

79

b)

80

c)

81

d)

82

70.

Simple - How many bits does 20 bytes contain?

a)

100

b)

120

c)

140

d)

160

71.

Bit, Byte, Kilobyte, (a)   , Gigabyte, Terabyte

72.

What is the missing unit? 700KB, 980KB, 1.1MB, ....., 2,3MB and 3.1GB.

a)

2.1KB

b)

2.1MB

c)

2.1GB

d)

2.1TB

73.

American Standard Code for Information Interchange can be shorted to what?

(a)  

74.

What is the binary number of 34?

(a)  

75.

What is the binary number of 145?

(a)  

76.

What is the denary (decimal) number of 01000011?

(a)  

77.

What is the denary (decimal) number of 11100110?

(a)  

78.

When converting binary to decimal, which side do you work from?

a)

Left to Right

b)

Right to Left

79.

What is 1 + 1?

a)

0, carry 1

b)

0, carry 0

c)

1, carry 1

d)

1, carry 0

80.

Calculate the binary addition: 1011+11001+10001 Use binary addition rules

a)

110100

b)

110001

c)

100101

d)

110101

81.

If the ASCII number for H is 72, what is Q?

a)

79

b)

80

c)

81

d)

82

82.

The fixed number of binary digits is called C_____ D____.

(a)  

83.
a)
b)
c)
d)
84.

The encoding for this image with a 2-bit colour depth has been started. What is the correct encoding for the third row?

IMPORTANT - Put a space between each number, example: 01 01 01

(a)  

85.

What is the minimum number of bits required (in a pixel) for an image that uses 32 different colours?

IMPORTANT - just type in a number

(a)  

86.

This image was created using a 2-bit colour depth. Which option shows the correct encoding?

a)

b)

c)

d)

87.

What is meant by Colour Depth?

a)

Number of pixels in the image

b)

The number of colours available for each pixel

c)

How pixelated the image is

88.

Each pixel is a .................... . Each colour represented by a number of ...............

a)

colour, bits

b)

file, binary

c)

character, pixels

89.

104, 101, 108, 108, 111... spells???

(a)  

90.

Reorder the following from smallest on the left to largest on the right

a)

Bit

b)

Byte

c)

MB

d)

GB

e)

PB

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
91.

Reorder the following smallest to largest

a)

2 000 000 bytes

b)

2300KB

c)

0.1 GB

d)

200 MB

1)
2)
3)
4)
92.

CHALLENGE - Convert 260 into Binary, answer needs to have 12 digits.

(a)