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9.1 Homework 2

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Digital sound always sounds better quality than analogue.

a)
False
b)
True
2.
How is all types of data represented in a computer?
a)
Sound
b)
Hex
c)
Binary
d)
English
3.
What is real life sound known as?
a)
Analogue Sound
b)
Digital Sound
4.

How is sound stored on a computer?

a)
Digital
b)
Analogue
5.

What is the process called for converting analogue sound into binary (digital format)?

a)
Conversions
b)
Sampling
c)
Bit Rate
d)
Converting
6.

What is the term for how many samples are taken per second?

a)

Sample Rate

b)

Sample Resolution

c)

Binary

d)

File Size

7.

Where will your internet files be right after you download them?

a)

Videos

b)

My Computer

c)

Document

d)

Downloads

8.

How many tracks are in this project?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

1

9.

How many minutes and seconds does this piece go for?

a)

1 hour 4 minutes

b)

90 seconds

c)

1 minute 4 seconds

d)

14 minutes

10.

What is sampling?

a)

The number of bits used to represent a digital sound.

b)

Turning a microphone on and off to only record sound at certain times.

c)

Taking measurements of an analogue sound wave at regular intervals.

d)

Combining two digital sound waves into one.

11.

Label the product life cycle diagram in order.

12.

Which of the following describes utility software?

a)

Programs designed to help optimise, maintain and protect a computer system.

b)

Programs that perform a specific task. The user chooses to have these on their device, and every device will be different.

c)

Program to control the general operation of a computer system. Provides an easy way to interact with computer systems and run apps.

13.

Which of the following describes application software?

a)

Programs designed to help optimise, maintain and protect a computer system.

b)

Programs that perform a specific task. The user chooses to have these on their device, and every device will be different.

c)

Program to control the general operation of a computer system. Provides an easy way to interact with computer systems and run apps.

14.

Which of the following describes an operating system?

a)

Programs designed to help optimise, maintain and protect a computer system.

b)

Programs that perform a specific task. The user chooses to have these on their device, and every device will be different.

c)

Program to control the general operation of a computer system. Provides an easy way to interact with computer systems and run apps.

15.

​ (a)   is the physical parts of the computer and ​ (b)   is the programs that run on a computer.

Choose from the below words
hardware
software
adware
ransomware
malware
homeware
16.

Which type of engineer works to create a product that clients directly use?

a)

Software

b)

Product

c)

Hardware

d)

Software

17.

Which type of engineer works to support product engineers and maintains the software?

a)

System

b)

Product

c)

Hardware

d)

Software

18.

Match the following

a)

Product Manager

1.

Decides what needs creating.

b)

Designer

2.

Works out what it will look like.

c)

Software Engineer

3.

Programs it.

19.
AND, OR, or NOT gate
a)
AND
b)
OR
c)
NOT
20.
AND, OR, or NOT gate
a)
AND
b)
OR
c)
NOT
21.
AND, OR, or NOT gate
a)
AND
b)
OR
c)
NOT
22.
What is the output of an OR gate if the inputs are 1 and 0?
a)
0
b)
1
c)
OFF
d)
2
23.
What is the output of an AND gate if the inputs are 1 and 0?
a)
ON
b)
2
c)
1
d)
0
24.
What is the output of a NOT gate if the inputs is 0?
a)
1
b)
0
c)
OFF
d)
2
25.

What is the Logic Expression for this circuit?

a)

Z = NOT (A AND B)

b)

Z = NOT (A OR B)

c)

Z = (NOT A) AND B

d)

Z = (NOT A) OR B

26.

If A was 1 and B was 0 in this circuit, what would Q be?

a)

0

b)

1

27.

In this circuit, if A and B were both 0, what would R be?

a)

0

b)

1

28.

Label the Fetch-Decode-Execute Diagram with appropriate descriptions.

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

39.

Name the optical device that is fairly fragile and easy to snap or scratch.

a)
Flash memory
b)
Magnetic Tape
c)
CD
d)
Hard disk
40.
Very portable as it is designed to be fitted into small electronic devices.
a)

Solid State / Flash Storage

b)

Magnetic Storage

c)

Optical Storage

41.
The most durable storage device as it has not moving parts
a)

Solid State / Flash Storage

b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
42.

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

a)

Magnetic Storage

b)

Solid Sate / Flash Storage

c)

Optical Storage

43.

Which type of storage is read by a laser?

a)

Magnetic Storage

b)

Optical Storage

c)

Solid State / Flash Storage

44.
What type of device is this? USB memory stick
a)
Input
b)
Output
c)
Storage
45.
Typically has the largest storage capacity and is the cheapest per gb.
a)
Magnetic storage
b)
Solid state storage
c)
Optical storage
46.

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

47.

Label these storage devices.

48.

Label these storage devices

49.

Is the object in the image....

a)

An Embedded System?

b)

General Purpose System?

c)

Music System?

d)

Gaming System?

50.
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
51.

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.

52.

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

a)

True

b)

False

53.

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

a)

Smart refrigerator

b)

Airfryer

c)

Desktop computer

d)

Microwave

54.

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

a)

True

b)

False

55.

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

56.

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.

57.

In binary, what is 1 + 1?

a)

01

b)

10

c)

2

d)

11

58.

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

a)

Multiply

b)

Divide

59.

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

a)

Multiply

b)

Divide

60.

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

61.

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

62.

A two place right shift on 01001110

a)

00010011

b)

00000010

c)

00100100

d)

00010010

63.

When doing binary division using right shifts the answers are:

a)

Rounded up

b)

Rounded down

64.

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

a)

0

b)

1

65.

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

66.

Complete a 1 place right shift on the binary number:

0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0



(a)