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Y7 - Unit 3 - EOU

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the Hardware Components

a)

1.

CPU

b)

2.

PSU (Power Supply Unit)

c)

3.

Motherboard

d)

4.

Hard drive

e)

5.

RAM

2.

Match the Hardware Component

a)

1.

Monitor

b)

2.

Keyboard

c)

3.

Mouse

d)

4.

Computer Case

e)

5.

Speaker

3.

Match the definition to the component

a)

the primary component of a computer that controls and processes instructions

1.

CPU

b)

a storage device in a computer that stores data like applications and files

2.

Hard drive

c)

the part of a computer that connects all other components and allows them to communicate

3.

Motherboard

d)

a device that allows users to input data into a computer

4.

Keyboard

e)

the component that generates the visual output on a display

5.

Graphics card

4.

What is this?

a)

Graphics Card

b)

Mouse

c)

Audio Card

d)

CPU

5.

What is this?

a)

CPU

b)

RAM

c)

ROM

d)

Speakers

6.

What is this?

a)

Audio Card

b)

Graphics Card

c)

CPU

d)

Motherboard

7.

What is this?

a)

CPU

b)

Motherboard

c)

Graphics Card

d)

Hard Disc Drive

8.

What is this?

a)

Mouse

b)

Speakers

c)

Keyboard

d)

Monitor

9.

What is this?

a)

TV

b)

Motherboard

c)

Keboard

d)

Monitor

10.

What is this?

a)

CPU

b)

Motherboard

c)

ROM

d)

RAM

11.

What is this?

a)

Mouse

b)

RAM

c)

Speaker

d)

Keyboard

12.

What is this?

a)

DVD

b)

Optical drive

c)

CD

d)

Hard drive

13.

What is this?

a)

Scanner

b)

Monitor

c)

Printer

d)

HDD

14.

What is this?

a)

ROM

b)

RAM

c)

Printer

d)

CPU

15.

What is this?

a)

Monitor

b)

Headphones

c)

Printer

d)

Speakers

16.

What is this?

a)

USB

b)

USB Pendrive

c)

CPU

d)

RAM

17.

What is a high-capacity, self-contained storage device?

a)

Hard drive

b)

Network Interface Card

18.

What is a printed circuit board controlling output to a display screen?

a)

sound card

b)

video card

19.

What is attached to a computer case used for active cooling?

a)

CPU Colling fan

b)

Voltage Regulator Switch

20.

An external serial bus interface standard for connecting peripheral devices to a computer?

a)

NIC

b)

USB

21.

What is a computer circuit board or card that is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network?

a)

network interface card

b)

hard drive

22.

Place the devices into 'Input' and 'Output' Devices

Categorize the following

Touchpad

Keyboard
Mouse
Scanner
Microphone
Game Controller
Stylus
Printer
Monitor
Speakers
Projector
Headphones
Plotter
TV
Input
Output
23.

Match the following optical disk types with capacities.

a)

CD

1.

700 MB

b)

DVD

2.

4.7 GB

c)

Blu-Ray

3.

25 GB

24.
The term capacity refers to
a)
the amount of data you can store on the device
b)
how shiny the device is
c)
how easily you can damage the device
d)
the speed of the device
25.
CDs store more data than floppy drives.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
The term portability refers to
a)
how easy it is to carry around/transport the device
b)
the speed of the device
c)
the amount of data you can store on the device
d)
how shiny the device is
27.
Which one of these is commonly used to measure storage capacity
a)
bytes
b)
the number of text documents you can store on it
c)
hertz
d)
Mb/s
28.
What type of storage device is an SSD?
a)
Secondary
b)
Primary
29.
Which one of these devices is solid state?
a)
USB flash memory
b)
CD
c)
DVD
d)
Magnetic stripe
30.
Which one of these devices is optical?
a)
CD
b)
SSD
c)
USB flash drive
d)
Magnetic stripe
31.
If you use online storage and your internet goes down, the data is permanently lost
a)
False
b)
True
32.
A hard drive is a type of primary storage.
a)
False
b)
True
33.
What is the the definition for?
Allows the user to put data into the computer
a)
Input Device
b)
Output Device
34.
What is the the definition for?
Allows the user to see/hear data coming out of the computer
a)
Input Device
b)
Output Device
35.

Sarah wants to print her school project from her computer. Which device should she use?

a)

Keyboard

b)

Printer

c)

USB Flash Drive

d)

Monitor

36.

Which of these is an example of a volatile memory?

a)

Hard Drive

b)

RAM

c)

CD

d)

SSD

37.

Which device is primarily used for input?

a)

Printer

b)

Speaker

c)

Monitor

d)

Mouse

38.

Put the Statements into RAM vs ROM

Categorize the following

Stores firmware

Non-volatile memory

Used for booting

Read-only memory

Retains data without power

Used in embedded systems

Typically slower than RAM

Volatile memory
Used for temporary storage
Faster than ROM
Used in computers and servers
Cleared when power is off
Supports multitasking
Upgradable
Used for caching data

Used for Permanent Data

RAM
ROM
39.

What does volatile memory mean?

a)

An angry person

b)

Memory that is wiped clean when the power is lost

c)

Memory that is saved when the power is lost

d)

Memory you can read and write to

40.

What does RAM stand for?

a)

Random Access Mate

b)

Read Acceptable Mail

c)

Random Access Memory

d)

Read Access Memory

41.

ROM stands for

a)

Read Only Memory

b)

Read On Memory

c)

Relation Online Memory

d)

Read Only Storage

42.

Which is volatile?

a)

ROM

b)

ROW

c)

RAM

d)

Hard Disk Drive

43.

Which is non-volatile?

a)

ROM

b)

ROW

c)

RAM

d)

Hard Disk Drive

44.

What is shown?

a)

ROM

b)

RAM

c)

HARD DRIVE

d)

SSD

45.

What does non-volatile memory mean?

a)

Retains any stored data when there's no power

b)

Loses any stored data when there's no power

c)

Memory that is kept for a short while then erases when the power is lost

d)

Memory you can read and write to

46.

The Brain of the Computer...

a)

Central Processing Information

b)

Central Processing Unit

c)

Centrel Processing Unicorn

d)

Central Processing Chip

47.

There are many types of memory, an example of RAM is:-

a)

DRRAM

b)

DERAM

c)

SDRAM

d)

SSRAM

48.
RAM & ROM are known as what kind of memory?
a)
Secondary storage
b)

Primary memory

c)
Registers
d)
Flash memory
49.

Without memory, a computer can’t perform simple tasks. 


a)

True

b)

False

50.

An example of Secondary memory is a hard drive.


a)

True

b)

False

51.

Memory is the most essential element of a computing system.


a)

True

b)

False

52.

Volatile memory can be changed, upgraded, or expanded easily by users.



a)

True

b)

False

53.

Since the information is stored electronically on transistors, the module remains when you restart or shut down your computer.


a)

True

b)

False

54.

Volatile memory is used for parts of the computer that do not change, such as the initial boot-up portion of the software.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

There are 3 types of memory.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

DRAM

a)
Digital Random Access Memory
b)
Direct Random Access Memory
c)
Distributed Random Access Memory
d)
Dynamic Random Access Memory
57.

​ (a)   are ​ (b)   , but super fast pieces of memory located in the ​ (c)   .

Choose from the below words
Registers
CPU
small
large
hard drive
Circuits
Embedded Systems
RAM
58.

While running computers continually perform the ​ (a)   , ​ (b)   , ​ (c)   cycle.

Choose from the below words
FETCH
DECODE
EXECUTE
COLLECT
INTERPRET
COMMIT
RUN
DECYPHER
DEDICATED
59.

Put these actions in order:

a)

The instruction is fetched from memory.

b)

The instruction is decoded to determine how to carry it out.

c)

The instruction is carried out.

d)

The result of the instruction is stored in the ACC or back in memory.

1)
2)
3)
4)
60.

A CPU with a higher Clock Speed, will be able to carry out more FDE cycles per second.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

61.
Binary data is written as
a)
1s and 0s
b)
all number between 0 and 9
c)
text only, no special charachters
d)
images
62.

RAM stands for...

a)

Random Access Monitor

b)

Random Attention Mouse

c)

Random Access Memory

d)

Rotary Address Memory

63.

ROM stands for....

a)

Red Online Monitor

b)

Read Only Memory

c)

Random Online Memory

d)

Read Online Mouse

64.
Without a CPU the computer would not work.
a)
true
b)
FALSE
65.
The CPU processes data
a)
true
b)
FALSE
66.
What is the main function of the CPU?
a)
To carry out processing of the data.
b)
To help with playing games.
c)
To fetch instructions from memory, decode them and execute the instructions.
d)
To heat up the computer.
67.
What is the purpose of the CPU?
a)
To process all the data and instructions.
b)
To turn the computer on.
c)
To create PowerPoint presentations.
d)
To provide power to the computer.
68.

The clock speed of a CPU is measured in...

a)

MPH

b)

KPH

c)

GHz

d)

GJ

e)

Kcal

69.

What is the cycle called?

(a)  

70.

What does the CPU do during the execute stage of the fetch-execute cycle?

a)

Fetches the next instruction from main memory

b)

Carries out the instruction

c)

Decodes the instruction and breaks it down

d)

Updates the clock speed

71.

What does the CPU do during the fetch cycle?

a)

Updates the clock speed

b)

Fetches the next instruction from main memory

c)

Carries out the instruction

d)

Decodes the instruction and breaks it down

72.
Which best describes the CPU's fetch cycle?
a)
The CPU fetches information from RAM
b)
The CPU fetches information from ROM
c)
The CPU fetches data from RAM
d)
The CPU fetches information from the HDD
73.
Which best describes the CPU's decode job?
a)
Takes binary, turns it into information
b)
Takes information and performs calculations
c)
Data is sent to RAM where it decodes binary
d)
Takes binary, calculates and makes comparisons, turns it into an instruction
74.
Which best describes the CPU's execute job?
a)
Carries out the instruction
b)
Executes the binary
c)
Calculates the binary
d)
Sends to an output device
75.

Which mathematician first described the architecture upon which the modern computer would be based?

a)

Alan Turing

b)

Ada Lovelace

c)

John Von Neumann

d)

Charles Babbage

76.
What is meant by the term 'embedded system'?
a)
A system built into a smart building
b)
A virtual system within a system
c)
A type of system designed to control other systems
d)
System with a dedicated function within a larger mechanical/electrical system
77.
Which of the following is NOT a feature of embedded systems?
a)
Includes a simple or no user interface
b)
Typically designed for a single purpose
c)
Capable of carrying out a wide variety of tasks
d)
Often resource limited
78.
Which of the following devices found in the home is NOT an embedded system?
a)
Central heating boiler
b)
Electronic coffee maker
c)
Washing machine
d)
Personal laptop
79.
Embedded systems often have a self-reset function that triggers in the event of data loss or corruption, and can also be triggered periodically by an internal timer. Why is this a requirement?
a)
Lower grade components are used with embedded systems to keep the cost down
b)
Embedded systems can be used in places that may not by physically accessible
c)
Embedded systems malfunction more frequently than PCs because of the specific hardware used
d)
Embedded system programs are likely to have unresolved bugs
80.
Embedded systems usually avoid using hard disks in favour of flash memory. Why is that?
a)
Embedded programs require lower performance CPUs
b)
Moving parts are less reliable than solid-state components which are also more robust
c)
Embedded systems require components that are more compatible with other hardware
d)
Dedicated hardware does not work with hard disks
81.
Why could a satellite television decoder set-top-box perform the same task more quickly than a high specification PC?
a)
It has a smaller memory
b)
It has fewer peripherals to control
c)
Simplified hardware is dedicated to the task
d)
It doesn't need a hard disk
82.
A washing machine is an example of an Embedded System
a)
True
b)
False
83.
A laptop is an example of an Embedded System
a)
True
b)
False
84.
A mobile phone is an example of an Embedded System
a)
True
b)
False
85.
What is an embedded system?
a)
A computer system that has many different purposes
b)
A computer system that can be upgraded
c)
A computer system that has one single purpose
d)
A computer system with an operating system
86.

How many of the following are examples of Embedded Systems?

a)

Mobile Phone

b)

Washing Machine

c)

Microwave

d)

Fridge

e)

Laptop

87.

How many of the following are not examples of Embedded Systems?

a)

Mobile Phone

b)

Washing Machine

c)

Microwave

d)

Fridge

e)

Laptop

88.

Put the device that is and isn't an embedded system into cocategories

Categorize the following

Washing Machine

Microcontroller
Smart Thermostat
Digital Camera
Fitness Tracker
Smart Refrigerator
Embedded GPS Device
Home Automation Hub
Desktop Computer
Laptop
Smartphone
Tablet
Printer
Television
Game Console
Digital Photo Frame
Is an Embedded System
Isn't An Embedded System