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Worksheetscp1Exercise
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 29mins
Two interfaces we have been looking at last lesson.
CLR
CLI
GIU
GUI
What is an advantage to using a Graphical User Interface?
Easy to use
Data can be shared between different programs
Experiencers find it harder to use
Clear icons used and easy to navigate
If a computer has a lot of HDD/SSD space left, it doesn't need RAM to function.
true
false
I am the programs on your computer that you would use to create a product
Hardware
Software
Facebook App
Software
Hardware
Software
Hardware
What does GUI stand for?
What does CLI stand for?
Projector
Input Device
Output Device
Storage Device
What is a disadvantage to Command Line Interface.
Commands have to be spelt and typed precisely for the operating system to interact
User friendly
Colourful backgrounds
harder to work with if a novice user
Excel Spreadsheet
Hardware
Software
Digital soundwaves can be easily interpreted by computers
True
False
Analogue signals can vary in amplitude or frequency
True
False
Which one of these is not an area of AI?
computer vision/image recognition
voice recognition
web design
robotics
Where is biometrics used like fingerprint recognition?
What are the two main types of memory in a computer?
Monitor and Printer
RAM and ROM
Keyboard and Mouse
CPU and GPU
Explain the difference between RAM and ROM.
RAM can only be read from and ROM can only be written to
RAM and ROM both store data temporarily
RAM stores data temporarily and can be read from and written to, while ROM stores data permanently and can only be read from.
RAM and ROM both store data permanently
Give two examples of input devices and two examples of output devices.
Input devices: Touchscreen, Barcode scanner. Output devices: Speaker, Plotter.
Input devices: Keyboard, Mouse. Output devices: Monitor, Printer.
Input devices: Joystick, Gamepad. Output devices: Headphones, Sound card.
Input devices: Microphone, Webcam. Output devices: Scanner, Projector.
How does a printer differ from a scanner in terms of functionality?
A printer only works with text, while a scanner only works with images.
A printer can only be used with a computer, while a scanner can be used independently.
A printer produces hard copies, while a scanner creates digital copies.
A printer scans documents, while a scanner prints documents.
Name two types of computers based on their size and functionality.
Desktop and Workstation
Mainframe and Personal Computer
Tablet and Server
Laptop and Smartphone
Differentiate between a desktop computer and a laptop in terms of portability and usage.
A desktop computer is not portable and is meant to be used in a fixed location, while a laptop is portable and can be used anywhere.
A desktop computer is portable and can be used anywhere, while a laptop is not portable and is meant to be used in a fixed location.
A desktop computer is more portable than a laptop, and both can be used anywhere.
Both a desktop computer and a laptop are not portable and are meant to be used in a fixed location.
What are the two main categories of software? Provide examples for each category.
Programming software and networking software
System software and application software
Hardware and firmware
Operating software and utility software
Explain the difference between system software and application software.
System software is only used on mobile devices, while application software is only used on computers.
System software is only used by professionals, while application software is used by everyone.
System software is used for gaming, while application software is used for office work.
System software manages the computer hardware and provides a platform for running application software, while application software performs specific tasks for the user.
What is the main difference between hardware and software in a computer system?
Color vs. black and white
Input vs. output
Physical components vs. programs and applications
Physical size vs. virtual size
How does the role of hardware differ from the role of software in a computer system?
Hardware is intangible, while software is physical
Hardware and software are the same thing
Hardware and software are both physical components
Hardware provides physical components, while software provides instructions and programs.
What is the purpose of an operating system in a computer? Provide examples of popular operating systems.
An operating system manages computer hardware and software resources. Examples of operating systems: Windows, macOS, Linux.
An operating system controls the computer's power supply. Examples of operating systems: Android, iOS, Chrome OS.
An operating system provides internet connectivity. Examples of operating systems: Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS.
An operating system manages computer security. Examples of operating systems: Kali Linux, Parrot OS, BackBox.
What is the purpose of a CPU in a computer system? Explain with examples of popular CPUs.
The CPU controls the computer's power supply. Examples of popular CPUs: Intel Core i9, AMD Ryzen 9.
The CPU manages computer security. Examples of popular CPUs: Intel Core i7, AMD Ryzen 7.
The CPU performs calculations and processes data. Examples of popular CPUs: Intel Core i5, AMD Ryzen 5.
The CPU provides internet connectivity. Examples of popular CPUs: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3.
Explain the difference between input and output devices in a computer system. Provide examples of each.
Input devices are used to send data to the computer, while output devices receive data from the computer. Examples: Input - Keyboard, Mouse. Output - Monitor, Printer.
Input devices are used to receive data from the computer, while output devices send data to the computer. Examples: Input - Microphone, Webcam. Output - Speaker, Plotter.
Input devices are used for gaming, while output devices are used for office work. Examples: Input - Joystick, Gamepad. Output - Headphones, Sound card.
Input devices are used for communication, while output devices are used for storage. Examples: Input - Touchscreen, Barcode scanner. Output - Scanner, Projector.
Explain the purpose of an output device in a computer system. Provide examples of common output devices.
An output device is used to receive data from the computer. Examples of output devices: Monitor, Printer.
An output device is used to send data to the computer. Examples of output devices: Speaker, Plotter.
An output device is used for office work. Examples of output devices: Headphones, Sound card.
An output device is used for storage. Examples of output devices: Scanner, Projector.
