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As quiz 4

Total questions: 89

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

We can do more in a single instruction

a)

CISC

b)

RISC

2.

One instruction generally requires only one clock cycle

a)

CISC

b)

RISC

3.

The instruction set is longer - there are more possible instructions

a)

CISC

b)

RISC

4.

More complicated hardware is required

a)

CISC

b)

RISC

5.

The control unit is generally hard-wired rather than microprogrammed

a)

CISC

b)

RISC

6.

Describe three advantages of using a RISC instruction set architecture instead of CISC.

4 lines
7.

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

a)

When using segmentation, the OS might prevent large processes from accessing memory

b)

Paging makes better use of free space than segmentation

c)

Using segmentation prevents fragmentation

d)

Excessive swapping of processes to and from disk can cause thrashing

8.

Where is the starting address of each page held in memory management?

a)

A dictionary

b)

Virtual memory

c)

Page Table

d)

BIOS

9.

With the Boolean Expression: X = (A.B + C).A, which one is the correct simplification:

a)

A.(B+C)

b)

A.B.C

c)

A.C+B

d)

A+C.B

10.

What does the application layer do?

a)

Handles forwarding packets

b)

Handles how data is physically sent

c)

Handles access to services

d)

Handles transmission of data

11.

Define BitTorrent

1______ which is based on the 2______

Allows for fast sharing of 3____ between computers

a)

1. Protocol, 2. Computer, 3. Clients

b)

1. Protocol, 2. Peer-to-peer networking, 3. Files

c)

1. Machine, 2. Computer, 3. Priorities

d)

1. Network, 2. Website, 3. Data

12.

The smallest positive number represented as a normalised floating‑point number is _,_00 __,00

a)

0, 0, 1, 0

b)

0, 0, 0, 0

c)

0, 1, 1, 0

d)

0, 1, 0, 1

13.

Kenneth created a system that stores numbers using floating‑point representation, it has eight bits for the mantissa and four bits for the exponent.Kenneth decided to increase the number of bits used to 16, this means that:

a)

Precision of numbers represented will increase, range of numbers represented will decrease

b)

Range of numbers represented will decrease, precision of numbers represented will decrease

c)

Precision of numbers represented will decrease, range of numbers represented will increase

d)

Precision of numbers represented will increase, range of numbers represented will increase

14.

What is circuit switching?

a)

Type of network config, physical path dedicated to a single connection between two end points with limited time

b)

Type of network config, physical path dedicated to connections between two end points with unlimited time

c)

Type of network config, physical path dedicated to a single connection between multiple end points with limited time

d)

Type of network config, physical path dedicated to multiple connection between multiple end points with unlimited time

15.

Circuit switching is...

a)

Connection-oriented, for data transmission, guaranteed bandwidth for connection

b)

Connection-oriented, for vocal data exchange, unguaranteed bandwidth

c)

Connection-oriented, for vocal data exchange, guaranteed bandwidth for connection

d)

Connectionless, for vocal data exchange, guaranteed bandwidth for connection

16.

In Asymmetrical encryption, which key is sent by whom?

a)

The public key from the sender to receiver

b)

the public key from receiver to sender

c)

the private key from receiver to sender

d)

the private key from sender to receiver

17.

The light are 1st polarized at random leaving 4 possible outcomes, then the receiver use 2 beams splitter randomly to read the data to generate a string of 0 and 1, the string created is sent back to review, now how can both computers synchronize?

a)

The sender readjust the polarizer in accordance with the data of the receiver to match each other.

b)

The sender generate another set of light to fit better with the data received so transmission is similar.

c)

The sender switch transmitting line corresponding with the data so received to ensure secureness.

d)

The sender check for the errors in the reading of data so the receiver can readjust the splitters.

18.

Describe 1 advantage for  cisc and risc and application

a)

risc: short instruction.use in phones cisc: need less storage. use in laptops

 

b)

RISC: simple short instructions used, lower process time. use in phonesCISC: complex instructions which reduces memory storage .commonly used in automation devices/laptops

c)

risc: short instructioncisc.less storage

d)

risc: long instructioncisc: more storage

19.

)state and briefly explain a reason why pipelining can be implement easier with risc:

a)

risc has simpler instructions hence execute in 1 cycle

b)

simple 1 phase instructions

c)

1 cycle easy to do

d)

1 cycle instructions risc, cisc variable length makes it hard to implement

20.

What is user-defined composite data type ?

a)

A data type uses to reference a memory location

b)

A data type that references at least one other data type 

c)

A data type that references only one type of data.

d)

A data type that can be defined without any other data types.

21.

What is an appropriate data type for the months in a year ?

a)

Enumerate data type

b)

Class

c)

Pointer data type

d)

Set

22.

When the interrupt has been serviced, the ————- are resumed by bringing them back from the registers to the pipeline

a)

paused processes

b)

paused processor

c)

operating system

d)

directed network

23.

What does AI means

a)

Artificial Intelligent

b)

Artistic Instinct

c)

Artificial Intelligence

d)

Advanced Intelligent

24.

What is machine learning?

a)

The selective learning of knowledge through the use of manual programs

b)

The selective learning of knowledge through the use of computer programs

c)

The autonomous learning of knowledge through the use of manual programs

d)

The autonomous learning of knowledge through the use of computer programs

25.

The autonomous learning of knowledge through the use of computer programs

a)

stores records of data in a file, on after another, in the order they were added to the file

b)

stores records of data in a file, on after another, in a given order (the order is based on the key field)

c)

stores records of data in a file in any available position

26.

Advantages of sequential file

a)

Sequential file is best use if storage space.

b)

Sequential file is time consuming process.

c)

It has high data redundancy.

27.

What is the main function of a router in a computer network?

a)

Forwarding data packets between computer networks

b)

Playing music

c)

Printing documents

d)

Cooking dinner

28.

What is the purpose of a firewall in internet security?

a)

To play music

b)

To cook dinner

c)

To monitor and control network traffic

d)

To water the plants

29.

Which of the following is an example of internet hardware?

a)

Toaster

b)

Microwave

c)

Router

d)

Television

30.

What is the role of DNS (Domain Name System) in internet communication?

a)

DNS encrypts internet traffic

b)

DNS controls website design

c)

DNS translates domain names to IP addresses

d)

DNS manages email communication

31.

What is the purpose of a modem in internet connectivity?

a)

To convert digital data into analog signals for transmission over a telephone line, and vice versa.

b)

To convert analog data into digital signals for transmission over a telephone line, and vice versa.

c)

To provide power to the internet connection.

d)

To encrypt and decrypt data for secure transmission.

32.

Which of the following is an example of internet software?

a)

Music player

b)

Cooking app

c)

Web browser

d)

Video game

33.

What is the function of an IP address in internet communication?

a)

To make the internet more colorful

b)

To uniquely identify a device on the internet and facilitate communication between devices.

c)

To control the speed of internet connection

d)

To provide entertainment to users

34.

What is the purpose of a network switch in a computer network?

a)

To play music for the devices

b)

To water the plants for the devices

c)

To connect multiple devices within a local area network (LAN) and manage the traffic between them.

d)

To cook food for the devices

35.

What is the function of a web browser in internet usage?

a)

To cook food

b)

To drive a car

c)

To send emails

d)

To access and view websites on the internet.

36.

What is the purpose of an Ethernet cable in internet connectivity?

a)

To provide wireless internet access

b)

To physically connect a device to a network for high-speed internet access

c)

To improve internet speed

d)

To charge the device

37.

A computer that requests the services provided by a server

a)

Client

b)

client-server

c)

node

d)

workstation

38.

What are the benefits of using networking devices?

a)

Decreased connectivity and communication

b)

Improved connectivity and communication

c)

No impact on connectivity and communication

d)

Increased isolation and lack of communication

39.

Name two examples of LAN hardware devices.

a)

Printers and scanners

b)

Keyboards and monitors

c)

Modems and access points

d)

Routers and switches

40.

Which is the odd one out?

a)

office server

b)

print server

c)

application server

d)

file server

41.

What are the different components of a computer network?

a)

keyboard, mouse, monitor, CPU, and printer

b)

router, switch, hub, modem, wires, and firewall

c)

server, client, protocol, cable, and repeater

d)

RAM, ROM, hard drive, CPU, and power supply

42.

Explain the star network topology.

a)

Each node is connected to a central hub.

b)

Each node is connected to every other node in the network.

c)

The network is in the shape of a circle with each node connected to the next.

d)

There is no central hub in this type of network.

43.

What is the difference between client-server and peer-to-peer model?

a)

Client-server model allows all devices to act as both clients and servers, while peer-to-peer model has no central server.

b)

Client-server model has no central server, while peer-to-peer model has a central server.

c)

Client-server model allows all devices to act as both clients and servers, while peer-to-peer model has a central server.

d)

Client-server model has a central server, while peer-to-peer model allows all devices to act as both clients and servers.

44.

What are the advantages of using a client-server model?

a)

Limited data storage, complex maintenance, and compromised security

b)

Centralized data storage, easier maintenance, and better security

c)

Decentralized data storage, difficult maintenance, and worse security

d)

No data storage, no maintenance, and no security

45.

internet is an example of a

a)

MAN

b)

VPN

c)

LAN

d)

WAN

46.

Explain the characteristics of a local area network (LAN).

a)

A LAN often uses Bluetooth technology for connectivity.

b)

A LAN is a network that connects computers and devices in a limited area, such as a home, school, or office building. It typically has high data transfer rates, low error rates, and often uses Ethernet technology.

c)

A LAN typically has slow data transfer rates and high error rates.

d)

A LAN is a network that connects computers and devices in a global area, such as multiple countries.

47.
What does RAM stand for?
a)
Read All Memory
b)
Random Always Memory
c)
Read Access Memory
d)
Random Access Memory
48.
What is this component called?
a)
Spinning Disk Drive
b)
Optical Disk Drive
c)
Hard Disk Drive
d)
Floppy Disk Drive
49.
What are the physical components of a computer system called?
a)
Hardware
b)
Desktop
c)
Devices
d)
Peripherals
50.
a)
Monitor
b)
Computer
c)
CPU
d)
Printer
51.
What are these?
a)
Tower
b)
Motherboard
c)
Harddrive
d)
RAM memory
52.

Is an internal expansion card that provides input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs.

a)

Graphic Card

b)

Audio Card

c)

TV Card

d)

Network Card

53.

What computer part keeps the computer from overheating?

a)

RAM

b)

Wires

c)

CPU

d)

Fan

54.

What part is the computers permanent memory? It holds programs and files.

a)

Power Supply

b)

Hard Drive

c)

Optical Drive

d)

Video Card

55.
What does ROM stand for?
a)
Random Only Memory
b)
Random Only Memory
c)
Rapid Only Machine
d)
Read Only Memory
56.
Which one is an input device?
a)
printer
b)
mouse
c)
monitor
d)
speakers
57.
Which one is an output device?
a)
monitor
b)
speaker
c)
printer
d)
all of them
58.
Which one is NOT an output device?
a)
printer
b)
earphones
c)
keyboard
d)
speakers
59.
Which one is NOT an input device?
a)
scanner
b)
monitor
c)
mouse
d)
microphone
60.
What type of information gets lost if it isn't saved?
a)
CD ROM
b)
storage memory
c)
RAM
d)
flash drive
61.
The main circuit board, especially of a personal computer
a)
monitor
b)
motherboard
c)
RAM
d)
hardware
62.
A computer memory that acts as the main storage available to user for programs and data
a)
RAM
b)
URL
c)
ROM
d)
flash drive
63.
A display screen used to provide visual output from a computer
a)
Mouse
b)
Keyboard
c)
 Monitor
d)
Speakers
64.
A device that can be slotted into a computer to allow the use of audio components for multimedia applications.
a)
Speakers
b)
Video Card
c)
Sound Card
d)
Mouse
65.
What are the 4 necessary components for a computer?
a)
input output programs hardware
b)
processing storage monitor keyboard
c)
input processing output storage
d)
flash drive, input, CPU, RAM
66.
A hand-operated device that allows control of the cursor on a computer screen.
a)
Mouse
b)
Keyboard
c)
Printer
d)
Hardware
67.

Which of these helps 'wake up' the computer?

a)

BIOS

b)

RAM

c)

Alarm Clock

d)

Hard Drive

68.

Componenta hardware a unui sistem de calcul semnifică ...

a)

aplicaţiile calculatorului

b)

echipamente fizice

c)

sistemul de operare

d)

programe scrise de programatori

69.

Un intrus ce nu aparţíne acestei categorii s-a strecurat printre componentele hardware. Cine este acesta ?

a)

unitate centrală

b)

dispozitive periferice de intrare

c)

dispozitive periferice de ieşire

d)

Windows 10

70.

Una dintre componentele hardware esenţiale este microprocesorul. Acesta, datorită funcţiei sale, mai este supranumit ....

a)

"inima" calculatorului

b)

"creierul" calculatorului

c)

"sângele" calculatorului

d)

"plămânul" calculatorului

71.

Ce dispozitiv enumerat mai jos este un dispozitiv de intrare a datelor ?

a)

monitor

b)

videoproiector

c)

tastatură

d)

imprimantă

72.

Placa principală care asigură conexiunea între toate componentele computerului (procesor, memorie, dispozitive externe şi interne) se numeşte ....

a)

placă de reţea

b)

placă de bază

c)

placă video

d)

placă de sunet

73.

Datele se pot stoca pe diferite dispozitive de memorie externă. Care dinte exemplele de mai jos corespund unui astfel de dispozitiv ?

a)

harddisk-ul extern

b)

DVD -ul

c)

CD-ul

d)

joystick-ul

74.

Informaţia este memorată pe dispozitivele de stocare sub formă de şiruri formate din 0 şi 1 (format binar - în baza 2). Cât reprezintă 1 GigaByte (GB)?

a)

210 Bytes

b)

210 KiloBytes

c)

210 MegaBytes

d)

210 TeraBytes

75.

Tastatura este un dispozitiv de introducere a datelor. Pentru a copia/lipi un text se poate utiliza combinaţia de taste ...

a)

ctrl +alt+delete

b)

ctrl +c / ctrl +v

c)

ctrl +p

d)

ctrl+z

76.

Un dispozitiv de intrare-ieşire a datelor este ....

a)

scanner

b)

mouse

c)

tablă interactivă (inteligentă)

d)

imprimantă

77.

Primul computer construit în mediul universitar din

România a fost conceput şi pus în funcţiune la Timişoara în anul ....

a)

1951

b)

1961

c)

1971

d)

1981

78.
Keyboard,Mouse,Microphone,Scanner are which type of Hardware ?
a)
Hardware - OUTPUT
b)
Hardware - STORAGE
c)
Hardware - SYSTEM UNIT
d)
Hardware - INPUT
79.
Is any hardware component that can display information to a user
a)
Hardware - OUTPUT
b)
Hardware - STORAGE
c)
Hardware - SYSTEM UNIT
d)
Hardware - INPUT
80.
Protects the internal electronic components of the computer It has the CPU
a)
Hardware - OUTPUT
b)
Hardware - STORAGE
c)
Hardware - SYSTEM UNIT
d)
Hardware - INPUT
81.
 device to exchange items such as data, instructions, and information with another computer. 
a)
Hardware - Communication device
b)
Hardware - STORAGE
c)
Hardware - SYSTEM UNIT
d)
Hardware - INPUT
82.
Is any hardware component that allows a user to enter data 
a)
Hardware - OUTPUT
b)
Hardware - STORAGE
c)
Hardware - SYSTEM UNIT
d)
Hardware - INPUT
83.
Printer, Monitor, Speakers and Headphones are which type of Hardware ?
a)
Hardware - OUTPUT
b)
Hardware - STORAGE
c)
Hardware - SYSTEM UNIT
d)
Hardware - INPUT
84.
Floppy disk is a ?
a)
Hardware - OUTPUT
b)
Hardware - STORAGE
c)
Hardware - SYSTEM UNIT
d)
Hardware - INPUT
85.
Screen that shows you what you are doing on the computer?
a)
MONITOR
b)
COMPUTER
c)
SPEAKER
d)
SCANNER
86.
Term for the physical parts of the computer
a)
HARDWARE
b)
HARD DRIVE
c)
SOFTWARE
d)
INPUT DEVICES
87.
Scanner is a ? 
a)
Hardware - OUTPUT
b)
Hardware - STORAGE
c)
Hardware - SYSTEM UNIT
d)
Hardware - INPUT
88.
What is Software?
a)
Applications and programming instructions
b)
Physicals parts of a Computer
89.
What is Hardware?
a)
Computer Instructions or Data
b)
Physicals parts of a Computer