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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the primary role of a computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
To store data for long-term access, even when the power is off.
To render images, video, and animations for display on a monitor.
To provide a temporary workspace for data that is actively being used.
To execute instructions and perform calculations for computer programs.
Which of the following best defines 'software'?
The main circuit board that connects all the computer's components.
Any device that is connected to a computer but is not part of its core architecture.
A set of instructions, data, or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks.
The physical components of a computer system, like the monitor and keyboard.
The invention of the ______ was a major breakthrough that replaced bulky vacuum tubes and made smaller, faster, and more reliable computers possible.
Floppy Disk
Hard Drive
Transistor
Mouse
What is the primary function of an Operating System (OS)?
To protect the computer from viruses.
To manage hardware resources and provide services for computer programs.
To create documents and spreadsheets.
To browse the internet and send emails.
Random Access Memory (RAM) is considered 'volatile' because...
Its contents are lost when the computer is powered off.
It is very fast compared to a hard drive.
It can be accessed in any order.
It stores the computer's startup instructions.
In programming, what is the purpose of a 'loop'?
To store a value that can be used and changed throughout the program.
To execute a block of code repeatedly as long as a certain condition is met.
To make a decision and execute different code based on whether a condition is true or false.
To find and fix errors within the code.
What is an 'algorithm'?
A container for storing a piece of data.
A mistake in a program's source code.
A step-by-step procedure or set of rules for solving a specific problem.
A programming language used for web development.
The concept of a 'digital footprint' refers to:
The trail of data, both active and passive, that you leave behind when using the internet.
The amount of storage space your files take up on a hard drive.
The physical carbon footprint of running your computer and accessing the internet.
A security feature that requires a fingerprint to log in to a device.
The process of finding and fixing errors in a computer program is called:
Executing
Compiling
Deploying
Debugging
What is the function of a computer's motherboard?
To perform all the calculations for the system.
To act as the primary connection point for all hardware components.
To provide the main workspace for data and programs in use.
To provide long-term storage for files and the operating system.
What is a key difference between a Solid State Drive (SSD) and a Hard Disk Drive (HDD)?
SSDs use spinning platters and a read/write head, while HDDs use flash memory.
SSDs are primarily used for external storage, while HDDs are always internal.
SSDs have no moving parts and are generally faster than HDDs.
HDDs are a form of volatile memory, while SSDs are non-volatile.
What is 'firmware'?
A security program that protects a computer from viruses.
A physical tool used to repair computer hardware.
A type of application software used for graphic design.
Software that is permanently embedded onto a hardware device, such as a BIOS chip.
What is the function of an IP address?
To provide a permanent, physical address for a network card.
To translate a domain name like www.google.com into a numerical address.
To encrypt the data being transmitted over a network.
To uniquely identify a device on a network, allowing data to be sent to and from it.
What is the primary role of a network router?
To forward data packets between different computer networks.
To convert digital signals from a computer into analog signals for a phone line.
To prevent unauthorized access to a network.
To connect a device to the network, such as a computer to an Ethernet port.
Presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own without giving proper credit is called:
Plagiarism
Paraphrasing
Open Sourcing
Copyrighting
