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WorksheetsP6 Unit 1 - Computer Hardware and Software
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is another name for processor?
Central processing unit
Graphics card
Hard disk drive
Memory unit
Which of the following involves interpreting instructions by the CPU?
Fetching
Decoding
Executing
Storing
What does the CPU do after executing instructions?
Decodes the instructions
Fetches new instructions
Stores the results
None of the answer
Which of the following best describes the role of the CPU?
Performing calculations and executing instructions
Fetching and displaying graphics
Fetching and displaying graphics
Storing data permanently
What is the smallest unit of data in a computer?
Byte
Bit
Nibble
Kilobyte
Which of the following is an example of primary storage?
Hard disk drive
Solid state drive
External hard drive
Random access memory
How many bytes are there in a kilobyte?
100
1024
10 000
1 000 000
Which type of storage is used for long-term data retention?
Primary storage
Temporary storage
Secondary storage
Virtual storage
What is one factor to consider when selecting hardware?
Age
Brand name
Colour
Functionality
Which of the following is a software component?
Keyboard
Monitor
Operating system
Hard drive
Why is speed important when selecting computer components?
It determines the colour of the components
It affects how quickly tasks are performed
It increases the cost significantly
It is for aesthetic purposes
What does aesthetics refer to in the context of computer components?
The speed of the processor
The functionality of the software
The appearance of the hardware
The cost of the components
Which type of programming environment is ideal for beginners?
Text-based
Block-based
Command-line
Cloud-based
What is an example of a text-based programming language?
Scratch
Python
Blockly
HTML
Why is block-based programming considered user-friendly?
It uses advanced syntax
It only works on mobile devices
It requires writing out detailed code
It uses visual blocks that can be dragged and dropped
Who typically uses text-based programming environments
Young beginners
Graphic designers
Professional developers
People without any programming knowledge
What is an example of analogue data?
A song played on a guitar
A text document
A spreadsheet
A digital code
What is the reason why analogue data must be digitised for a computer to process it?
Computers can only understand digital data
Analogue data is too complex
Analogue data is not useful
Digital data is faster
What does a digital camera do with the light it captures?
It converts light into analogue signals
It converts light into digital data
It stores it as analogue data
It ignores the light
Which process involves translating an analogue signal into a series of numbers?
Encoding
Decoding
Encryption
Digitisation
