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WorksheetsYear 8 HT1 Assessment : Hardware
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 30mins
What is the main circuit board of a computer called?
CPU
Motherboard
Graphics Card
Hard Drive
Which component of a computer is responsible for performing calculations and running programs?
CPU
Power Unit
RAM
Optical Drive
What does RAM stand for?
Random Access Memory
Read-Only Memory
Random Access Monitor
Read-Only Monitor
Where is the software stored in a computer?
CPU
Motherboard
Hard Drive
Graphics Card
Which component of a computer converts digital audio data into analog audio?
CPU
Sound Card
Power Unit
Optical Drive
What is the purpose of an optical drive in a computer?
To store software
To render images on a monitor
To read and write data on optical discs
To supply power to different parts of the computer
Which type of memory is volatile and temporarily stores the files you are working on?
RAM
ROM
Hard Drive
Graphics Card
What is the function of a graphics card in a computer?
To store software
To render images on a monitor
To convert digital audio data into analog audio
To read and write data on optical discs
Which component of a computer is responsible for supplying power to all the different parts?
CPU
Power Unit
Motherboard
Hard Drive
Which component of a computer is responsible for storing all the software?
CPU
Motherboard
Hard Drive
Graphics Card
Which component of a computer converts data into a signal that a monitor can understand?
CPU
Graphics Card
Power Unit
Sound Card
What is the purpose of a computer case?
To store software
To render images on a monitor
To enclose and protect the components of a PC
To read and write data on optical discs
Which component of a computer is often referred to as the 'Brain' of the computer?
CPU
Power Unit
RAM
Optical Drive
Which component of a computer is responsible for storing permanent data?
CPU
Motherboard
Hard Drive
Graphics Card
Which type of memory is non-volatile and stores permanent data?
RAM
ROM
Hard Drive
Graphics Card
Volatile memory...
Retains any stored data when there's no power
Loses any stored data when there's no power
Is explosive when put directly in sunlight
Non-volatile memory...
Retains any stored data when there's no power
Loses any stored data when there's no power
Is stable even under extreme environmental conditions
Which statement is true?
ROM contains the operating system
RAM is part of the hard disk
RAM stores programs / data used by the CPU
ROM is volatile
Which storage or memory solution below is used to store the BIOS?
ROM
Secondary Storage
Hard Disk
RAM
BIOS contains...
A set of instructions for starting up the computer
The operating system the computer runs on
Applications and general files
All the data stored on the computer
How many of the following are not examples of Embedded Systems?
Mobile Phone
Washing Machine
Microwave
Fridge
Laptop
How many of the following are examples of Embedded Systems?
Mobile Phone
Washing Machine
Microwave
Fridge
Laptop
Is the object in the image....
An Embedded System?
General Purpose System?
Not a system?
Is the object in the image....
An Embedded System?
General Purpose System?
Not a system?
Is the object in the image....
An Embedded System?
General Purpose System?
Not a system?
Is the object in the image....
An Embedded System?
General Purpose System?
Not a system?
What are four key processes performed by all computing systems?
Input, Output, Processing, Storage
Memory, Storage, Processing, Networking
RAM, ROM, SSD, HDD
Software, Hardware, Firmware, Middleware
Which of the following are examples of general purpose computing systems?
Smartphones, Tablets
ATMs, Vending Machines
Smart TVs, Game Consoles
Digital Cameras, Fitness Trackers
Which of the following are examples of embedded computing systems?
Smartphones, Tablets
ATMs, Vending Machines
Smart TVs, Game Consoles
Digital Cameras, Fitness Trackers
What is the difference between memory and storage?
Memory is volatile, while storage is non-volatile
Memory is slower than storage
Memory is used for long-term data storage, while storage is used for short-term data storage
Memory and storage are the same thing
Which of the following is an example of non-volatile memory?
RAM
ROM
SSD
HDD
Which type of memory holds only the data your computer needs to process current instructions?
RAM
ROM
SSD
HDD
Which of the following is true about RAM?
It is non-volatile
It is permanently attached to the motherboard
It holds long-term data storage
It is used for short-term memory
Which of the following is an example of secondary storage?
RAM
ROM
SSD
HDD
Which type of secondary storage is larger but slower to retrieve data from?
SSD
HDD
RAM
ROM
Which factor should be considered when choosing a secondary storage medium?
Color
Weight
Capacity
Shape
Which type of secondary storage is most commonly used?
SSD
HDD
CDs
Flash Drives
What is the purpose of ROM in a computer?
To store instructions for initial steps when the computer is turned on
To store data for all software applications currently being used
To provide short-term memory for the computer
To store files and software instructions
What is the purpose of RAM in a computer?
To store instructions for initial steps when the computer is turned on
To store data for all software applications currently being used
To provide short-term memory for the computer
To store files and software instructions
Which of the following is true about secondary storage?
It is volatile
It is non-volatile
It is used for short-term memory
It is permanently attached to the motherboard
Which factor should be considered when choosing a secondary storage medium?
Capacity
Speed
Cost
Portability
Is the CPU Hardware or Software
Hardware
Software
The CPU can access secondary storage directly
CPU is within the Secondary storage.
