WorksheetsKS3 Computing Terms A
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 15mins
The component which can be described as the "brain" of a computer system
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The software which provides a platform for a computer system to run applications
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A network which covers a small geographical area
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A network which connects LANs that are in different or large geographical locations
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Volatile memory which holds data, instructions and programs that are currently in use
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This comparison operator means that both sides of an equation are equal
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This comparison operator means that both sides of an equation are not equal
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This type of data value cannot be changed while a program is running
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This type of data value can be changed while a program is running
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These statements allow you to check if a condition is true or false and carry out different actions depending on the outcome
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A type of network topology in which all devices are connected to the centre
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A type of network topology in which all (or most) devices are connected to each other
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This protocol is used to communicate between different networks
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A unique identifier which is assigned to all network enabled devices and cannot be changed
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This type of error is when a program runs but the output is something which was not expected
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This type of error is when a complier or interpreter cannot run a program because there is an error in the code (eg. spelling)
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In a flow diagram, what does this symbol represent?
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In a flow diagram, what does this symbol represent?
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In a flow diagram, what does this symbol represent?
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What is the correct term for the repetition of a sequence?
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In a flow diagram, what does this symbol represent?
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A mouse and a keyboard are what types of devices?
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A visual display unit or monitor is what type of device?
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What is the keyboard short cut for pasting something you have copied or cut?
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What is the keyboard short cut for cutting something you have selected?
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What is the keyboard short cut for selecting all?
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What is the keyboard short cut for saving?
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RAM is an abbreviation for...
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ROM is an abbreviation for...
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LAN is an abbreviation for...
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WAN is an abbreviation for...
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HTTP is an abbreviation for...
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