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9.1 Homework 1

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In binary, what is 1 + 1?

a)

01

b)

10

c)

2

d)

11

2.

When you shift a binary number to the left you will...

a)

Multiply

b)

Divide

3.

When you shift a binary number to the right you...

a)

Multiply

b)

Divide

4.

Moving one place right will

a)

Multiply numbers by 4

b)

Divide numbers by 4

c)

Multiply numbers by 2

d)

Divide numbers by 2

5.

Moving one place left will

a)

Multiply numbers by 4

b)

Divide numbers by 4

c)

Multiply numbers by 2

d)

Divide numbers by 2

6.

A two place right shift on 01001110

a)

00010011

b)

00000010

c)

00100100

d)

00010010

7.

When doing binary division using right shifts the answers are:

a)

Rounded up

b)

Rounded down

8.

What binary digit do you add when doing any logical shift, to use as a placeholder?

a)

0

b)

1

9.

Complete a 2 place right shift on the binary number:

0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0

a)

1 1 1 0 1 0 0 1

b)

0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0

c)

0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0

d)

1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

10.

Complete a 1 place right shift on the binary number:

0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0



(a)  

11.

Is the object in the image....

a)

An Embedded System?

b)

General Purpose System?

c)

Music System?

d)

Gaming System?

12.
What is an embedded system?
a)
A computer system that has one single purpose
b)
A computer system that has many different purposes
c)
A computer system that can be upgraded
d)
A computer system with multiple operating systems
13.

Which is a disadvantage of an embedded system?

a)

As it is written for specific hardware it often uses low energy consumption.

b)

Smaller in size.

c)

Difficult to program and requires specialist knowledge.

d)

Low cost.

14.

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

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Which of the following is not an example of an embedded system?

a)

Smart refrigerator

b)

Airfryer

c)

Desktop computer

d)

Microwave

16.

True or False: Embedded systems are always connected to the internet.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Which component is responsible for storing non-volatile data in an embedded system?

a)

RAM (Random Access Memory)

b)

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

c)

Flash Memory

d)

Cache Memory

18.

There are four main differentiating factors between an embedded system and a typical workstation or server. They are:

a)

Purpose...

1.

...must be specific.

b)

Design...

2.

...is very simple.

c)

Cost...

3.

...is cheap.

d)

Human involvement...

4.

...should be very little.

19.
Optical device, fairly fragile, easy to snap or scratch.
a)
Flash memory
b)
Magnetic Tape
c)
CD
d)
Hard disk
20.
Very portable as it is designed to be fitted into small electronic devices.
a)

Solid State / Flash Storage

b)

Magnetic Storage

c)

Optical Storage

21.
The most durable storage device as it has not moving parts
a)

Solid State / Flash Storage

b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
22.

Typically has the largest storage capacity and is the cheapest per GB.

a)

Magnetic Storage

b)

Solid Sate / Flash Storage

c)

Optical Storage

23.

Which type of storage is read by a laser?

a)

Magnetic Storage

b)

Optical Storage

c)

Solid State / Flash Storage

24.
What type of device is this? USB memory stick
a)
Input
b)
Output
c)
Storage
25.
Typically has the largest storage capacity and is the cheapest per gb.
a)
Magnetic storage
b)
Solid state storage
c)
Optical storage
26.

How do magnetic storage devices store data?

a)

Using a laser

b)

Using memory cells

c)

By grouping magnets together

d)

By using positive and negative charges

27.

Label these storage devices.

28.

Label these storage devices

29.

What is the definition of memory in computer science?

a)
A device that stores digital data
b)
The ability to remember past experiences or learned information
c)
A type of computer processor
d)

To store data and instructions currently being used

30.

Which of these is a type of memory?

a)
RAM
b)
CPU
c)
HDD
d)
SSD
31.

Which of these is not a type of memory?

a)

Cache

b)

RAM

c)

Virtual Memory

d)

Hard Drive

32.

Why might we use Virtual Memory?

a)
To increase the physical memory of the system
b)
To make the system run faster
c)

When the RAM is full, instructions can be stored here

d)
To provide a backup for the system
33.

Which of these best describes the purpose of the RAM?

a)

To store the all software on the computer system.

b)

To provide long-term storage for files and documents.

c)

Main memory for currently used data and instructions.

d)

To perform calculations and execute instructions.

34.
RAM is non-volatile memory
a)
True
b)
False
35.
What does RAM stand for?
a)
Random Access Memory
b)
Random Area Machine
c)
Real Access Machine
d)
Rapid Access Memory
36.

Label this computer system diagram.

37.

Which type of memory is in close proximity to the CPU, and therefore the fastest to access?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Virtual Memory

d)

Cache

38.

Which type of memory is in furthest from the CPU, and therefore the slowest to access?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Virtual Memory

d)

Cache