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WorksheetsYear 11 - revision
Total questions: 109
Worksheet time: 3575secs
What is the "brain" of the computer?
CPU
GPU
Expansion Slot
Motherboard
What is the area on a motherboard where you insert the CPU called?
SATA Port
Socket
Hard Drive
RAM
What does BIOS stand for?
Basic Input/Output System
Biological Indigo Orange Snacks
What is the name of the processor located in the video card dedicated to graphics?
CPU
GPU
RPU
MOO
What is a computer Virus?
A program that appears like an antivirus but ends up downloading other files
it interrupts the functioning of a computer and also steals information
It is a set of programs that disrupts the normal functioning of a program
Which of these is not one of the four basic programming constructs
Sequence
Assignment
Selection
Repeats
A rectangle shape in a flowchart demonstrates which of the following:
Start
Decision
Assignment or action
Input
What is the purpose of a trace table?
Dry run an algorithm
Trace the variables in an algorithm
For testing purposes
All of the options are correct
When is a trace table normally conducted?
During the testing stage
Post implementation
During the design of the algorithm
All stages
The ASCII coding system uses a 7 bit code to represent each of the characters, how many possible codes can ASCII use?
128
8
256
255
Which of the following is used to implement a selection statement when programming
IF ELSE
Case statement
Pre condition loop
Post condition loop
What is the correct output from the following pseudocode, when the number 40 is entered:
IF mark >= 40
THEN
OUTPUT "PASS"
PASS
FAIL
ERROR
The pseudocode does not indicate an input so the user cannot even enter a mark
Which of the following is not considered a method of iteration
For loop
Repeat Until
While
Case
What does the following built in function do:
CONCAT
Find a specified string within a string
Join two strings together
Count the number of string
Find the ASCII value of the specified string
What does the following built in function do:
LENGTH("ComputerScience")
Find a specified string within a string
Join two strings together
Count the number of string and return a value
Find the ASCII value of the specified string
What do the arrows represent in a structure chart
Parameters
Non Boolean Data
Boolean Data
Variables
Which of these is NOT part of the header?
Packet Number
Sender IP Address
Receiver IP Address
Name of File
What's the primary purpose of a router?
Deliver packets to PC's on local segments.
It controls the data flow of Layer 2 addresses.
It provides Layer 2 address data segmentation.
Deliver packets to different networks using the best available path.
In packet switching each packet will follow the same route
True
False
A router reads the ….
IP address
MAC address
A network that covers large geographical areas is called ...
local area network.
intranet
peer-to-peer network.
wide area network.
The purpose of the Transmission layer is
Prepares or presents the data (email, file, message) for /from transmission - including applying encryption/decryption
Ensures reliable transmission of data across the network.
Ensures the data is correctly routed through the network
Responsible for encoding the data to be transmitted on the actual cabled or wireless channel.
The purpose of the Application layer is
Prepares or presents the data (email, file, message) for /from transmission - including applying encryption/decryption
Ensures reliable transmission of data across the network.
Ensures the data is correctly routed through the network
Responsible for encoding the data to be transmitted on the actual cabled or wireless channel.
The 4-layer network model in ORDER are:
Transport / Application / Link Layer / Physical
Application / Transport / Internet / Network (Data Link Access)
FTP / TCP / IP / ETHERNET
Physical / Link Layer / Transport / Application
The purpose of the Internet (or Network) layer is
Prepares or presents the data (email, file, message) for /from transmission - including applying encryption/decryption
Ensures reliable transmission of data across the network.
Ensures the data is correctly routed through the network
Responsible for encoding the data to be transmitted on the actual cabled or wireless channel.
What is open source software?
Software you can change the source code
Software you need a licence for
Software with a Brand name
Software only for use on a computer
Which of the following laws protects your information held by a company?
Creative Commons Licence
Data Protection act
Copyright and Patents Act
Computer Misuse Act
Freedom of Information Act
Which of the following could you be prosecuted under for hacking into a Network
Creative Commons Licence
Data Protection act
Copyright and Patents Act
Computer Misuse Act
Freedom of Information Act
Which law prevents people using your videos without your consent?
Creative Commons Licence
Data Protection act
Copyright and Patents Act
Computer Misuse Act
Freedom of Information Act
Does the code contain a comment?
Yes
No
Is it a Function or a Procedure
Function
Procedure
How many different variables are there in the code?
1
2
3
4
How many strings are there in the code?
1
2
3
4
Which function has been used in the code?
Iteration
Selection
Sequencing
Casting
What is a GLOBAL variable?
Variable that can be used throughout the program
Variable specific to the procedure
Variable that can be used in any program
Variable that only has one use
What is he lowest score that can be entered?
0
1
2
3
What is he highest score that can be entered?
7
8
9
10
Which of the following has not been used in the code?
comparison operator
integer
iteration
branching point
Which of the following has not been used in the code?
comparison operator
integer
iteration
branching point
What happens if i type in 11?
Computer explodes
prints "scores must be between 1 and 11"
prints "scores must be between 0-10
i will explode
ISP stands for
Internal Service Potential
Internet Service Processor
Internet Service Provider
URL stands for:
Universal Resource Location
Universal Resource Locator
Uniform Resource Location
Uniform Resource Locator
Which of the following physical devices will the ISP use to connect your computer to the Internet?
What is 'The Cloud'?
A server
A range of software and services that run on the internet rather than your PC
A switch or a hub connected to a server
A range of hardware and services that run on the internet rather than your PC
Advantages of Cloud computing are ...
Files may not be stored in the UK - laws might be different
Reduces the need for large storage space on your computer
You can store large files online
You can access you information from anywhere without internet access
Disadvantages of Cloud computing are ...
You can access you information from anywhere in the world with internet access
Monthly costs can be expensive for large companies
Files may not be stored in the UK - laws might be different
If you forget your login details you cannot access your files
The resolution of an image refers to the quality of the image.
TRUE
FALSE
Processors have a speed measured in (1-4)
Bits
Seconds
Bytes
Hertz
Performs calculations (i.e. addition, division, multiplication, subtraction)
MAR (Memory Address Register)
MDR (Memory Data Register)
CIR (Current Instruction Register)
PC (Program Counter)
ALU (Arithmetic and Logic Unit)
A malicious program that attacks a computer and harms the users data in many ways.
Spam
Malware
Spyware
Trojan Horse
A person who breaks into a computer system for the purpose of resolving any issue.
Hacker
White Hat Hacker
Black Hat Cracker
Cracker
A network security program to keep a check on incoming and outgoing information.
Spyware
Firewall
Protector
Adware
A small program that collects the information of your online activity and reports back to the host.
COPPA
Cookie
Firewall
Adware
A legal right that gains the creator of an invention the sole right to make use and said that invention for a set period of time.
Trademark
Trade secret
Patent
IDR
I have downloaded a film that is currently playing in the cinema from the internet. Is this Legally or Ethically wrong?
Legal
Ethical
Someone has sent me serious threats on Twitter. Is this a legal or ethical problem?
Legal
Ethical
Phishing is what?
An act of going on a lake or ocean to catch fish
Virtual fishing experiences
An act of attempting to acquire information by an untrustworthy source
Phishing is an online scamming term
Which is the correct definition of ethics?
A set of moral principles that govern someone's behaviour and actions
The right to be left alone and free from intrusion
The right for your personal data to be kept private
Rules for how to behave in certain situations
The right of an individual to be left alone and free from intrusion and public scrutiny.
Ethics
Privacy
Personal data
Morals
_________ theft is the stealing of another person's personal details, such as their bank, passport or credit card details, for criminal intent or gain.
Personal
Identity
Private
Home
Small data files stored on your computer when you visit a website which reveal your browsing habits?
Cookies
Biscuits
Spyware
Key loggers
Which of these tools can help to enhance your privacy online?
Encryption software
Password managers
Anti-spyware scanners
File compression software
A creation of the human mind that is unique and has a potential commercial value is called ___________ property.
creative
spiritual
intellectual
personal
Choose all the relevant principles of the UK Data Protection Act. Data must be ...
... processed fairly and lawfully
... accurate and up-to-date
... kept for no longer than necessary
... kept securely
What computer activity did the UK's Computer Misuse Act of 1990 make a criminal offence?
Downloading
Spamming
Hacking
Streaming
A type of license that allows software creators to communicate which rights they reserve and which rights they waive for the benefit of users or other creators
Unlicensed
Proprietary
Open-source
Creative Commons
