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End of Unit - Computer Systems

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
You can input text using this device:
a)
Microphone
b)
Speaker
c)
Keyboard
d)
Scanner
2.
Which of these is not an input device?
a)
Scanner
b)
Screen
c)
Microphone
d)
Keyboard
3.
A computer is an electronic device which takes IN data, _________ it and then OUTPUTS the result
a)
Processes
b)
Stores
c)
Deletes
d)
Copies
4.
Term for the physical parts of the computer
a)
HARDWARE
b)
HARD DRIVE
c)
SOFTWARE
d)
INPUT DEVICES
5.
What does CPU stand for?
a)
Critical Processing Unit
b)
Core Processing Unit
c)
Common Processing Unit
d)
Central Processing Unit
6.
This is the image of a __________ .
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
c)
Keyboard
d)
Motherboard
7.
All computer systems have input, processes, output and... 
a)
Feedback
b)
Data
c)
Information
d)
Storage
8.
Which of the following is a storage device?
a)
RAM
b)
CPU
c)
USB Flash Drive
d)
Sensor
9.
What are the programs that run on a computer system called? 
a)
Algorithms
b)
Code
c)
Software
d)
Languages
10.
The software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals is called...
a)
BIOS
b)
Operating System
c)
Application Software
d)
Motherboard
11.
A _______________ is two or more computers linked together to share files, software, and resources, such as printers.
a)
Laptop
b)
Network or Server
c)
RAM
d)
ROM
12.
Read Only Memory is permanent memory and is called:
a)
ROM
b)
RAM
c)
CPU
d)
Motherboard
13.

A computer system is:

a)

An electrical device

b)

An input device

c)

hardware and software working together

d)

input and output working together

14.

This type of computer can be worn.

a)

Embedded

b)

Mini

c)

Wearable

d)

PDA

15.

Application software is...

a)

help the user run specific tasks like word processors, web browser, email, clients, games, etc

b)

run tasks like the operating systems, utilities, etc

c)

help the user run things down

d)

run tasks like the doing my homework, revision, etc

16.

What runs tasks like the operating systems, utilities, etc

a)

Embedded systems

b)

Application software

c)

System software

d)

Dedicated systems

17.

The Brain of the Computer...

a)

Central Processing Information

b)

Central Processing Unit

c)

Centrel Processing Unicorn

d)

Central Processing Chip

18.

The five parts to the CPU are:

a)

transistors, processing things

b)

Control Unit, Arithmetic Logic Unit, Cache, Clock, Buses

c)

Power supply, fan

d)

CU, ALU, Cache, Clock, Buses, Registers

19.

The CPU carries out instructions, one after another, billions of times a second is known as...

a)

The Fetch-Execute Cycle

b)

The Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle

c)

The Fetch-Breakdown-Execute Cycle

d)

The Fetch-Breakdown-Sign out Cycle

20.

RAM is

a)

Volatile

b)

Non-Volatile

21.

A CD ROM is

a)

a magnetic storage device read by magnetised read-write head

b)

a magnetic storage device read by magnetised read-write head

c)

a magnetic storage device read by a laser beam

d)

an optical storage device read by a laser beam

22.

Which of the following is an output device?

a)

A laser printer

b)

A scanner

c)

A joystick

d)

A lift button

23.

What is the purpose of the CPU?

a)

To create data

b)

To store data

c)

To process data

d)

To delete data

24.

What does the control unit do?

a)

It holds the data and programs that the CPU currently needs

b)

It controls and monitors communications between the computer and any hardware attached

c)

It carries out calculations and logic operations

d)

It controls and monitors communications between the computer and external services

25.

How many instructions can a CPU process at a time?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

many

d)

it does not process instructions

26.

What is clock speed measured in?

a)

Cycles per minute

b)

Cycles per second

c)

Cycles per hour

d)

Cycles per 2 hours

27.

RAM stands

a)

Random Access Memory

b)

Random Account Memory

c)

Random Allowance Memory

d)

Random Access Mirrors

28.

ROM stands

a)

Read on-access Memory

b)

Read Only Memory

c)

Read on Memory

d)

Read on and off Memory

29.

RAM is a fast temporary type of memory in which programs, applications and data are stored.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

RAM is sometimes called primary memory.

a)

true

b)

false

31.

What number system do computers use?

a)

Binary

b)

Decimal

c)

ASCII

d)

Denary

32.

The binary number 1010, converted to denary (decimal) is

a)

2

b)

3

c)

10

d)

18

33.

The binary number 0001 0001, converted to denary (decimal) is:

a)

3

b)

17

c)

101

d)

10, 001

34.

Can you pick the most suitable storage device for Mark, who is 35 years old, Graphic Designer Job, needs unlimited storage to store all his graphic design work and needs to be able to access it as and when required.

a)

Cloud Storage

b)

USB / FLASH DRIVE

c)

Optical drive

d)

SD Card

35.
Which memory is permanent?
a)
ROM
b)
RAM
c)
CPU
36.
Which memory holds open programs?
a)
ROM
b)
RAM
c)
CPU
37.
Which device fetches, decodes and executes?
a)
ROM
b)
RAM
c)
CPU
38.
Which is an input device?
a)
Microphone
b)
Printer
c)
Monitor
d)
USB Stick
39.
Which is an output device?
a)
Microphone
b)
Scanner
c)
Monitor
d)
USB Stick
40.
Which is a storage device?
a)
Microphone
b)
Scanner
c)
Monitor
d)
USB Stick
41.
What can you physically touch?
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
42.
What controls the components of a computer?
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
43.
What is the operating system a type of?
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
44.
Which of these is not an operating system?
a)
Mac OS
b)
Windows 10
c)
Android
d)
Operato 3.1
45.

What is meant by hardware?

a)

Machines

b)

Physical Components

c)

Control System

d)

Monitoring System

46.

I am the main circuit board in a computer what am I?

a)

Hard Disk Drive

b)

CPU

c)

Graphics Card

d)

Motherboard

47.

I can read information of optical discs. What am I?

a)

Hard Disk Drive

b)

CPU

c)

Optical Drive

d)

Graphics Card

48.
Which of the following is an input device?
a)
Scanner
b)
Projector
c)
Headphones
d)
Robotic Arm
49.
What is inputted into a computer system?
a)
Data
b)
Information
c)
Code
d)
Knowledge
50.
The brain of the computer is the _____________.  It does all the calculations and logic.
a)
Motherboard
b)
Central Processing Unit
c)
Floppy Disk
d)
Hard Disk
51.
Additional components besides the main parts of the computer such as printers and scanners are called:
a)
Peripherals
b)
Output Devices
c)
Input Devices
d)
Programs
52.

Secondary storage devices can be grouped into three categories - what are they?

a)

Magnetic, Flash and Optical

b)

Magnetic, Optical and Solid State

c)

Solid State, Flash and Hard Drives

d)

Hard Drives, CDs and USBs

53.

What category of storage is a Blu-Ray disk?

a)

Magnetic

b)

Optical

c)

Solid State

d)

Primary memory

54.

Magnetic tape storage is what kind of device...

a)

Solid state memory

b)

Optical storage

c)

Magnetic storage

d)

Primary memory

55.

What category of storage device is a HD card?

a)

Magnetic

b)

Optical

c)

Solid state

d)

Primary memory

56.

The types of storage are:

a)

Primary

b)

Hardware

c)

Secondary

d)

Software

57.
Removable, portable storage device inserted into a usb port
a)
flash drive
b)
laser drive
c)
optical drive
d)
magnetic drive
58.

The smallest number that can be represented by 4 bits is:

a)

1

b)

0

c)

2

d)

3

59.

CPU stands for central ____ unit.

a)

Protection

b)

Packet

c)

Plasma

d)

Processing

60.
What does the motherboard do?
a)
Processes instructions
b)
Keeps the computer safe
c)
Connects everything together
d)
Generates electricity
61.
What does the CPU do?
a)
Provides electricity
b)
Executes Instructions
c)
Stores Files
d)
Connects everything together
62.

What is this component called?

a)

Hardware Drive

b)

Software Drive

c)

Hard Disk Drive

d)

Soft Disk Drive

63.

CPU

a)

supplies power to the components

b)

the heart of the computer, connects all the components

c)

connects the hard drive to the motherboard

d)

the brain of the computer, executes all the programs

64.

You can touch software

a)

True

b)

False

65.

hard drive

a)

plays dvds

b)

storage for all software and files on the computer

c)

allows the computer to "think"

d)

cools the CPU

66.

power supply

a)

cools the CPU

b)

supplies and regulates electrical current to all of the components

c)

stores all the data on a computer

d)

is the brain of the computer; executes all programs

67.

RAM

a)

permanently stores data like software and user files on a computer

b)

is the brain of the computer, executing all programs

c)

temporarily stores data allowing which increases the computer's processing power

d)

temporarily stores data if you hard drive runs out of space

68.

Which of the following is the typically the most expensive component?

a)

Keyboard

b)

RAM

c)

CPU

d)

Mouse

69.

Which of the following are famous computer component brands?

a)

Ford, Porsche, Nissan

b)

Kingston, Intel, Samsung

c)

Pearson, AQA, WJEC

d)

Kings, GESS, DC

70.

Tick two of the following options that are non-volatile

a)

ROM

b)

Solid State Drive

c)

RAM

d)

CPU