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WorksheetsAP CSP 12-17 - TUESDAY - Super Review
Total questions: 71
Worksheet time: 53mins
What is computer science?
Uses code to give computers instruction
A subject you can study in school
A topic only adults can understand
A career
A science class that only teaches you about computers
The main goal of computer science class is to…
Sit, be quiet, and code
Explore and create new and fun ways to utilize technology
Criticize others for not getting a topic quick enough
Shut down when something is difficult or challenging
Being responsible online means…
Sharing with others my username and password
Pretending to be someone else
There are no rules about what you do
Using technology in a way that respects yourself and others
What is the binary representation of the decimal number 13?
1100
1101
1011
1110
Which of the following is a characteristic of a Local Area Network (LAN)?
Covers a large geographical area
Typically uses wireless connections
Connects devices within a small area like a building
Uses satellite communication
In programming, what is a loop used for?
To store data
To repeat a block of code multiple times
To define a variable
To terminate a program
What is the main function of the CPU in a computer system?
To store data permanently
To execute instructions
To provide power to the computer
To connect to the internet
Which component of the CPU is responsible for performing arithmetic and logic operations?
Control Unit
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
Memory Unit
Register
What is the Von Neumann architecture?
A type of network topology
A model for designing computer systems
A programming language
A type of operating system
Which of the following is an example of an embedded system?
Desktop computer
Laptop
Washing machine
Server
How many bits are there in a byte?
4
8
16
32
What is the purpose of a router in a computer network?
To store data
To connect different networks
To provide power to devices
To display web pages
Which of the following is a high-level programming language?
Assembly
Machine code
Python
Binary
What is the function of the Control Unit in the CPU?
To perform calculations
To manage the execution of instructions
To store data
To connect to external devices
What is the primary purpose of an operating system?
To perform arithmetic operations
To manage hardware and software resources
To provide internet access
To compile programs
Which of the following is a characteristic of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
Covers a small geographical area
Connects devices within a single building
Covers a large geographical area
Uses only wired connections
What is the hexadecimal representation of the binary number 1010?
9
A
B
C
What is the main purpose of a firewall in a computer network?
To store data
To block unauthorized access
To provide power to devices
To display web pages
Which of the following are embedded systems?
Laptop
Thermostat
Television
MP3 player
Smartphone
Embedded systems are...
Cheaper to produce
Easier to manufacture
More powerful than general purpose computers
Require a lot of storage
Can only run on batteries
Which of these is a characteristic of a LAN?
It covers a wide geographical area
Computers are connected together using a leased line or a satellite
User can share files and peripherals
Data can only be transmitted at a slow rate
What is a standalone computer?
A computer that is not connected to a network
A computer that is being used as a server
A computer that does not have any peripherals attached to it
A computer that is only used by one person
Cache memory has three levels, Which of them is the biggest?
Level 1 (Internal Cache)
Level 2 (Shared Cache, Inside the Core)
Level 3 (Shared Cache, Outside the Core)
Cache memory has three levels, Which of them is the quickest?
Level 1 (Internal Cache)
Level 2 (Shared Cache, Inside the Core)
Level 3 (Shared Cache, Outside the Core)
Which of the following components are part of the CPU?
Cache Memory
RAM
Control Unit
Arithmetic Logic Unit
ROM
A network that is designed for one person only.
HAN
WAN
PAN
WLAN
A network used in offices or schools which is slightly bigger than a PAN and a HAN.
PAN
HAN
WAN
LAN
A network that connects more than one LAN together in different places, like cities or buildings, into one huge network.
HAN
LAN
WAN
PAN
A network which uses ethernet cables or fibre-optic cables to transfer data between computers connected to a network.
Wireless network
Wired network
What are the 4 main network topologies?
Bus, Star, Ring, Mesh
Bus, Star, Mesh, LAN
Bus, Star, Ring, WAN
Bus, LAN, Ring, Mesh
Which network topology is this ?
Bus
Star
Ring
Mesh
Which network topology is this?
Ring
Bus
Star
Mesh
What network topology is this?
Star
Bus
Ring
Mesh
Which network connection type is this?
Mesh
Star
Ring
Bus
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a star network topology?
If the central switch or server fails, the whole network is down
Requires a high performance switch or server in the centre as all traffic passes through it.
Extra hardware such as hubs and switches may be needed
All three (3) answers are disadvantages.
Which network topology has a central hub or switch, connected to all other devices?
Star
Mesh
Bus
Ring
Which network topology uses one main cable to connect all of the computers?
Bus
Ring
Star
Mesh
What is an Event?
An action that causes something to happen
An action that doesn’t do anything in the App
An action that will allow you to look up and event
Something that is happening in the calendar
I. Programs written in a high-level language are generally easier for people to read than programs written in a low-level language.
II. A high-level language provides programmers with more abstractions than a low-level language.
III. Programs written in a high-level language are generally easier to debug than programs written in a low-level language.
Consider the following numbers. Binary 1100, Decimal 11, and Hexadecimal D. Which of the following lists the numbers in order from least to greatest?
Binary 1100, Decimal 11, Hexadecimal D
Decimal 11, Binary 1100, Hexadecimal D
Decimal 11, Hexadecimal D, Binary 1100
Hexadecimal D, Decimal 11, Binary 1100
Which of the following would pose the greatest threat to a user’s personal privacy if it were to be leaked to the public?
The IP address of the user’s computer
The user’s browser cookies
The user’s email address
The user’s private key used for encryption
Consider the process of encoding and decoding a message using the following Caesar cipher encoding scheme in which the plaintext and ciphertext alphabets are offset by four positions, as shown above.
Which of the following encoded ciphertext strings decodes to an original plaintext message of “secret”?
ersecr
wigvix
kwujwl
oaynap
According to Moore’s Law, increases in technological performance should approximately double every year? If this holds true, how much can performance be expected to increase over 5 years?
10 times as much
100 times as much
32 times as much
16 times as much
What is the decimal equivalent of 11010011?
211
210
209
208
What does HTTP stand for?
Hypertalk Talking Protocol
HyperText Transmission Protocol
Hypertext Transferable Protocol
HyperText Transfer Protocol
What does len() do?
It stops the list from continuing
It adds up everything in the list
It counts the amount of values in the list
None of the above
What is % in Python?
Square Root
Modulus
Add
Square Root
What is the RGB value of red?
(255,0,0)
(255,0,255)
(255,255,0)
(0,0,255)
How do you insert "yes.jpg" in HTML?
<img scr = "yes.jpg">
<img src = "yes.jpg">
<img scr = "yes.jpg">
<igm scr = "yes.jpg">
