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Y11 P1 DEC 23 MMD

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A computer system...
a)
 takes a set of digital inputs, processes them and creates a set of outputs.
b)
takes a set of digital outputs, processes them and creates a set of inputs.
c)
takes a set of digital inputs, processes them and creates a set of inputs.
d)
takes a set of digital outputs, processes them and creates a set of outputs.
2.

How does data get into a computer?

a)

Using USB flash drive

b)

Using input devices

c)

Using Google

d)

Using html code

3.
The main purpose of a computer is to process data. The processing stage takes place within the...
a)
Keyboard
b)
RAM
c)
CPU
d)
Printer
4.
...is any physical component that makes up the computer. 
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
c)
Storage
d)
Microchip 
5.

Which of the following is NOT an example of embedded system.

a)

Microwave

b)

Keyboard

c)

DVD Player

d)

Digital watch

6.

Describe a disadvantage of using embedded computers:

a)

If goes wrong then the equipment itself will stop working and you won't be able to use it.

b)

They take a lot of space.

c)

They could be used in computer control such as traffic lights.

d)

They would use secondary storage device such as solid state memory.

7.
A computer that is not connected to a network is called a __________ computer.  All data is store on its hard disk locally.
a)
Standalone
b)
Workstation
c)
Network Node
d)
LAN
8.

Two or more computers connected close together (under a mile) in an office or building is called?

a)

WAN

b)

LAN

c)

The Internet

d)

Virtual Network

9.
What comes next in the sequence of file sizes?bit, nibble, byte, kilobyte.....
a)
megabyte, gigabyte
b)
megabyte, petabyte
c)
gigabyte, megabyte
d)
gigabyte, zetabyte
10.
A type of non-volatile solid state memory technology.
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
c)
Cache memory
d)
Flash memory
11.
This software is designed to disrupt the functioning of the computer, gain unauthorised access and gather information without the users knowledge - what is it?
a)
Applications sofware
b)
Systems software
c)
Malicious software
d)
Utility software
12.
What is meant by the term spyware?
a)
A type of spyware that causes adverts to pop-up on your screen. Some can be inappropriate. They waste your time and distract you from what you are doing.
b)
Malware that you may have received in an email. This can change the IP address of a domain name entered to a bogus one.
c)
Software similar to a 'Trojan' as it spies on what you are doing and passes this information back across the internet.
d)
Fraudsters sending emails pretending to be banks etc... recognised by : careless use of language, urgency, false links and attachments.
13.
 An intranet is behind a network device, which gives some protection against hackers, viruses, and so on. Which is the network device?
a)
Proxy server
b)
VPN
c)
Firewall
d)
None of the three
14.

Data travels across networks in

a)

Nibbles

b)

Parts

c)

Bytes

d)

Packets

15.

The number of times per second that a computer can perform the FETCH EXECUTE CYCLE is dictated by:

a)

RAM

b)

Cache size

c)

Clock Speed

d)

The number of cores

16.
Where is data stored when it is Virtual Memory?
a)
It is stored on a area of a secondary storage device e.g. hard disk drive.
b)
It is stored in the RAM.
c)
It is stored in the ROM.
d)
It is stored in an optical drive e.g. CD.
17.

Which transmission media has the shortest range?

a)

Copper Cable

b)

Wi-Fi

c)

Bluetooth

d)

Fiber Optic

18.

A company wants to use a cheap, wired, transmission media to connect their network. What would you recommend?

a)

Copper Cable

b)

Fiber Optic

c)

Coaxial Cable

d)

Bluetooth

19.

How does fiber optic cable transmit 1s and 0s?

a)

Using radio waves

b)

Using electrical signals and changes in voltage

c)

Using lasers to create pits and lands

d)

Using pulses of light

20.

Which of these Wi-Fi frequencies is less able to penetrate through walls?

a)

Bluetooth

b)

2.4 GHz

c)

5 GHz

d)

100 MHz

21.

When a fiber optic signal degrades, it needs to be regenerated using a...

a)

Regenerator

b)

Re-opticulator

c)

Pulse magnifier

d)

Repeater

e)

Replicator

22.

This piece of software is used to control hardware devices and allow an Operating System to make use of the hardware.

a)

Device Management

b)

Device Driver

c)

Device System

d)

Hardware Peripheral Device

23.

Operating Systems will allocate sections of RAM to the processes as part of:

a)

Processor Management

b)

File Management

c)

Peripheral Management

d)

Memory Management

24.

A Virtual Machine is said to…

a)

Allow the user to play games with Virtual Reality Glasses

b)

Allow the user to virtually use an Operating System

c)

Allow a MAC to run on Windows

d)

Hide the complexities of the hardware from the user

25.

The Processor doesn’t do the following

a)

Process data

b)

Execute instructions

c)

Execute data

d)

Operate in Hz

26.

What acts as an intermediary between the processor and the main memory?

a)

Bus

b)

User

c)

Cache

d)

Clock

27.

What is held in cache?

a)

All the programming instructions

b)

Commonly used instructions and data

c)

Instructions that have been processed

d)

Data that hasn’t been used for a long time

28.

This would perform an operation such as 5+8 ?

a)

Arithmetic Logic Unit

b)

Accumulator

c)

Cache

d)

Control Unit

29.

What is held in ROM?

a)

Data currently in use

b)

Bootstrap loader

c)

Instructions frequently used

d)

Operating System

30.

This carries the address of the next instruction:

a)

Address bus

b)

Data bus

c)

Control bus

d)

System bus

31.

What is a property of an address bus?

a)

Carries data and instructions

b)

Uni-directional

c)

Bi-directional

d)

Carries control signals

32.

What is transferred down the data bus?

a)

Data only

b)

Address Only

c)

Data and Instructions

d)

Data, Instructions and Addressess

33.

This is not a type of secondary storage

a)

Blu-Ray Drive/Disc

b)

Flash Memory

c)

Hard Disk Drive

d)

RAM

34.

What is the purpose of the accumulator?

a)

To perform arithmetic operations

b)

To hold the results of a calculation

c)

To hold the accumulation of instructions that have happened

d)

To remember the previous instruction being worked on

35.

If the processing speed goes up from 1GHZ to 4GHZ and the number of cores

goes from 1 to 8, what is the exact effect on the performance of the computer?

a)

Eight times faster

b)

Sixteen times faster

c)

Thirty-two times faster

d)

Sixty four times faster

36.

What is the output of an OR gate if the inputs are 1 and 0?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

OFF

d)

2

37.

What is the output of an AND gate if the inputs are 1 and 0?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

ON

d)

2

38.

What is the output of a NOT gate if the input is 0?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

OFF

d)

2

39.

A logic state can only be....

a)

On or 1

b)

Off or 1

c)

1 or 0

d)

In and Out

40.

The output of a gate is only 1 when both inputs are 1

a)

OR

b)

NOT

c)

NAND

d)

AND

41.

Which of these is a definition of a transistor

a)

Microscopic devices that open and close circuits to communicate electrical signals.

b)

A device used to change a circuit

c)

A type of gate used in a CPU

d)

Circuit components which take several inputs

42.

Select the registers. [3]

a)

ALU

b)

MDR

c)

ACC

d)

PC

e)

CU

43.

Select the registers which hold memory addresses. [2]

a)

RAM

b)

MDR

c)

ACC

d)

PC

e)

MAR

44.

The final stage of the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle is:

a)

The next instruction is fetched from the RAM

b)

The instruction is decoded so that it can be done

c)

Any processing is done using the ALU

d)

The PC is incremented

45.

Which of the following is NOT a translator?

a)

Assembler

b)

Compiler

c)

Interpreter

d)

Executable

46.

Which of the following is false:

a)

INTERPRETED programs run slower than COMPILED programs

b)

ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE is easier to read then MACHINE CODE

c)

COMPILED programs are easier to debug

d)

MACHINE CODE programs are usually HARDWARE SPECIFIC

47.

Which of the following is false:

a)

INTERPRETED programs run slower than COMPILED programs

b)

ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE is easier to read then MACHINE CODE

c)

COMPILED programs are easier to debug

d)

MACHINE CODE programs are usually HARDWARE SPECIFIC

48.
Translate entire source code all in one go into Machine Code
a)
Compiler
b)
Assembler
c)
Translator 
d)
Interpreter
49.

What is machine code?

a)

Instructions and data in binary

b)

Serial number of the CPU

c)

Instructions and data in human readable form

d)

Instructions and data in assembly code mnemonics

50.
Difficult to write in (but easier than Machine code)
a)
Interpreter
b)
Translator
c)
Compiler
d)
Assembly Langauge
51.

Why were high-level languages developed?

a)

Low-level language was too easy

b)

They were created by accident

c)

Low-level languages are hard to remember and use

d)

Computers were getting too advanced

52.

Why do we need translators?

a)

Computers only understand program's in assembly code.

b)

Computers only understand program's in high-level language.

c)

Computers only understand Norwegian.

d)

Computers only understand program's in machine language.

53.

What is an advantage of a Low-level language?

a)

Executes very fast

b)

Code occupies less memory space

c)

Statements can be used to control specific hardware

d)

It is easier to learn

e)

Easier to debug

54.

What is an advantage of a High-level language?

a)

Executes very fast

b)

Code occupies less memory space

c)

Has specific statements designed to solve certain types of problems.

d)

It is easier to learn

e)

Easier to debug

55.

Convert the following 4 digit binary number into denary:

0 1 1 1

a)

6

b)

8

c)

7

d)

5

e)

9

56.

Utility programs are usually…..?

a)

Part of the Operating System

b)

Brought on a disk from a store

c)

Only needed if you are connected to the Internet

d)

Very expensive to buy

57.

When a hard drive becomes fragmented reading and writing files becomes…...?

a)

Faster

b)

Slower

c)

No different

d)

Harder

58.

Defragmentation will aim to…..? (Select two)

a)

Make more space on the hard drive

b)

Move files further apart from each other

c)

Move files closer together

d)

Move free space closer together

59.

What is the purpose of Utility Software? Click all that apply

a)

To keep the computer organised

b)

To ensure it has up to date software

c)

To ensure the system runs efficiently

d)

To translate machine code into high level code

60.

RAM - What happens when the electricity Is turned off?

a)

The data from the memory is saved onto virtual memory

b)

The data from the memory is saved onto the hard disk

c)

The data from the memory is not saved

d)

The data from the memory is saved onto ROM

61.

What is meant by latency in the performance of a network?

a)

The time delay of data travelling from the source to the destination

b)

The maximum rate that data can be transferred at

c)

The number of errors that are found in a data packet after transmission

d)

The route a packet takes when it is being transmitted

62.

Which type of transmission media is the least expensive to manufacture?

a)

Coaxial

b)

Twisted Pair

c)

Plastic

d)

Fibre Optic

63.

Which of these is a function of a router?

a)

Forwards data packets along a network

b)

Corrects errors that are found in data packets

c)

A type of transmission media that provides the greatest bandwidth

d)

A server within a network

64.

Which of these is a correct definition of DNS?

a)

An internet service that is used to detect errors

b)

An internet service that stores data in large quantities for different companies

c)

An internet service that provides a messaging service for users to communicate

d)

An internet service that translates URLs into IP addresses

65.

What is cloud computing?

a)

Storing large amounts of data on a single computer

b)

Using the internet to store and access data and software remotely

c)

Storing hard copies of data as a backup

d)

Using the internet to communicate with other users

66.

What is a drawback of using cloud computing?

a)

There can be privacy and security issues

b)

More hardware needs to be added to a company network to store data

c)

Only a small amount of data can be stored

d)

Only a small amount of software can be stored

67.

Which of these is a benefit of cloud computing?

a)

It is always cheaper to use cloud computing

b)

They do not need to worry about the Data Protection Act

c)

Data can be accessed anywhere as long as they have an internet connection

d)

Data will always be more secure in a cloud computing system

68.

Which term describes the physical layout of a Network?

a)

Topology

b)

Topping

c)

Topiology

d)

Toppology

69.

How does artificial intelligence become useful to society?

a)

It becomes helpful in completing tasks quickly and efficiently thus producing more products

b)

It becomes helpful in completing tasks quickly thus makes people lazy

c)

It becomes helpful in making task easier and less efficient resulting to the boost of economy.

d)

It helps us to complete our task.

70.

In what way can artificial intelligence become harmful?

a)

Excessive use of AI makes people lazy since they rely too much on it.

b)

By using AI as a weapon in wars, many innocent lives will be affected.

c)

AI replaces the human force resulting to less job opportunities to human workers.

d)

AI programmed devices are harmful through the radiation it produces.

71.

The following statements describe Artificial Intelligence EXCEPT

a)

AI is very useful in the present generation increasing its productivity.

b)

Al is a threat if mismanaged or used for bad intentions.

c)

AI replaces humans as it is more efficient than humans.

d)

All of the above

72.

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between robots and humans?

a)

Robots move differently and made up of metal.

b)

Robots do not have feelings and emotions as compared to humans.

c)

Robots are too smart as compared to humans.

d)

Robots are more effective than humans.

73.

Which of these does NOT use machine learning/AI?

a)

driverless cars

b)

SIRI/Alexa

c)

Sonos wireless speakers

d)

facial recognition on your phone

74.

Which of these is NOT an AI technology

a)

Facial recognition

b)

Image recognition

c)

Robotics

d)

Animation

75.

Which of the following is NOT a goal or feature of AI?

a)

Reasoning/decision making

b)

Forward planning

c)

Displaying emotion

d)

Natural Language

76.
What type of network is this?
a)
Mesh
b)
Star
c)
Ring
d)
Token
77.

When a client requests a web page, what software is used as a tool?

a)

Web Browser

b)

Web Server

c)

Website

d)

Web Content

78.

What is a network protocol?

a)

Lets you connect to a device

b)

Agreed method of communication across a network

c)

Agreed way of sending emails on a network

d)

Agreed way of checking files for errors

79.

What does TCP stand for?

a)

Transcript Control Protocol

b)

Transition Control Protocol

c)

Transmit Control Protocol

d)

Transmission Control Protocol

80.

A protocol that downloads emails onto a client computer and removes the mail message from the mail server.

a)

SMTP

b)

SFTP

c)

POP

d)

IMAP

e)

HTTPS

81.

Which protocol is responsible for transferring computer files between client and server on a computer network?

a)

SMTP

b)

FTP

c)

TCP/IP

d)

HTTP

82.

A protocol that allows email messages to be read and stored on a messaging server.

a)

SMTP

b)

SFTP

c)

POP

d)

IMAP

e)

HTTPS

83.

Identify this toplogy

a)

WAN

b)

LAN

c)

Star

d)

Mesh

e)

Ring

84.

Select all the TRUE statements:

a)

A peer-to-peer network has one central controlling computer.

b)

Peer-to-peer networks are easier to set up than client-server networks

c)

Peer-to-peer networks allow individual devices to share files between each other.

d)

Peer-to-peer networks are commonly used in large organisations

e)

It is easier to implement security procedures throughout a client server network than a peer to peer network.

85.

Which network protocol will be used for banks' websites?

a)

HTTPS

b)

HTTP

c)

UDP

d)

SMTP

86.

Question 7: What is the purpose of the HTTP protocol? (1-4)

a)

When transferring large files, it is used to organise them and process the HTML code on

the webs page

b)

It is used for email communication and sending emails

c)

It makes the transfer of a webpages from the servers to the user’s device

d)

It allows data to be communicated through a 4 Layer model

87.

What is meant by a data packet?

a)

A unit of data that travels along a network

b)

The number of error found in data when it has been transmitted

c)

The data a computer needs to connect to a network

d)

A connection point in a network that allows data to be shared

88.

Which if these terms refers to the maximum rate at which data can be transferred?

a)

Error detection

b)

Packet switching

c)

Bandwidth

d)

Transmission media

89.

Which is the right order for network layers

a)

Application Link Transport Network

b)

Application Transport Link Network

c)

Application Transport Network Link

d)

Transport Link Network Application

90.

Which layer does TCP operate on

a)

Application

b)

Transport

c)

Network

d)

Link

91.

Which layer does IP operate on

a)

Application

b)

Transport

c)

Network

d)

Link

92.

What is an advantage of IMAP over POP

a)

It is quicker

b)

It can cope with more email messages

c)

It will synchronise all devices with the users mailbox

d)

It has more space to store old messages

93.

What is the technical word for 'Delay'?

a)

Bandwidth

b)

Latency

c)

Backbone router

d)

Web Server

94.

Which layer splits data into packets?

a)

Transport Layer

b)

Application Layer

c)

Network Layer

d)

Link Layer

95.
What is a server?
a)
Powerful Computers that provide services to other computers
b)
Computers that ask for the services a server provides
c)
Physical connection between devices
d)
A circuitboard with the components to send/receive data
96.
What is a client?
a)
Powerful Computers that provide services to other computers
b)
Computers that ask for the services a server provides
c)
Physical connection between devices
d)
A circuitboard with the components to send/receive data
97.
Which of these is an advantage of the star topology?
a)
Devices do not rely on each other to function
b)
It looks nice
c)
A central server is not needed
d)
Only one cable is needed to connect everything together
98.

An OS which you would use in day-to-day life on a normal school computer is a...

a)

Embedded

b)

Real Time

c)

Distributed

d)

Multi-Tasking

e)

Multi-User

99.

What is the output Y of this logic cricuit if A = 1, B = 1, and C = 1

a)

0

b)

1

100.

What is the output Z of this logic cricuit if A = 1 and B = 1

a)

0

b)

1