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Computer Hardware, Components & Systems Quiz

Total questions: 82

Worksheet time: 2hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which component is connected using a socket?

a)

Hard drive

b)

Motherboard

c)

Processor

d)

USB

2.

A Personal Computer that contains a hard disk drive uses (a)   storage.

3.

SCSI stands for:

a)

Serial Computer System Interface

b)

Serial Connection System Interface

c)

Small Computer System Interface

d)

Solid Connection System Interface

4.

Purpose of Hard Drive / Motherboard

4 lines
5.

Two input devices for placing orders on a tablet

4 lines
6.

Benefit and limitation of using a tablet computer

4 lines
7.

Describe the purpose of each of the following components: Hard Drive / Motherboard

4 lines
8.

Benefit and limitation of Multi-user Operating System

4 lines
9.

Identify two input devices that could be used to place an order on a tablet.

4 lines
10.

Advantages of separating web and mail servers

4 lines
11.

Benefit and limitation of using a tablet computer for business tasks

4 lines
12.

Suitable network topology for Head Office

4 lines
13.

Describe one benefit and one limitation of using a Multi-user Operating System.

4 lines
14.

Identify and describe two advantages of separating web and mail servers from the main file server.

4 lines
15.

Which protocol is used to manage network devices?

a)

HTTP

b)

FTP

c)

SNMP

d)

SMTP

16.

OCR Cambridge Technicals Level 3 in IT

4 lines
17.

Unit 1: Fundamentals of IT — Revision Pack

4 lines
18.

Focus Topics listed in the quiz

4 lines
19.

SECTION 1 — COMPUTER HARDWARE, COMPONENTS & SYSTEMS

4 lines
20.

SCSI stands for (repeat)

a)

Serial Computer System Interface

b)

Serial Connection System Interface

c)

Small Computer System Interface

d)

Solid Connection System Interface

21.

Which allows communication between different networks?

a)

Default gateway

b)

IP address

c)

Socket

d)

Subnet mask

22.

Which protocol is used to manage network devices?

a)

FTP

b)

HTTP

c)

SNMP

d)

UDP

23.

Which protocol is used to distribute data on the World Wide Web?

a)

FTP

b)

HTTP

c)

SNMP

d)

UDP

24.

A mail server uses (a)   protocols.

25.

Which of the following allows communication between different networks?

a)

Default gateway

b)

IP address

c)

Socket

d)

Subnet mask

26.

Which TCP/IP protocol is used for sending and receiving emails?

a)

FTP

b)

HTTP

c)

SNMP

d)

SMTP

27.

Which connectivity method is not used for a WAN?

a)

Default gateway

b)

IP address

c)

Socket

d)

PSTN

28.

192.168.1.1 is the default IP address for the main server on a network. It is also the:

a)

Default Gateway

b)

MAC Address

c)

PSTN

d)

Subnet Mask

29.

Which port supports isochronous devices?

a)

USB

b)

Ethernet

c)

FireWire

d)

HDMI

30.

Identify a suitable network topology that could be used at Head Office and justify your choice, referring to required hardware.

4 lines
31.

Which protocol is used for sending emails between mail servers?

a)

FTP

b)

HTTP

c)

SNMP

d)

SMTP

32.

Which protocol retrieves emails from a mail server?

a)

POP

b)

HTTP

c)

SNMP

d)

UDP

33.

Which address type routes traffic between networks?

a)

Default gateway

b)

MAC address

c)

PSTN

d)

Subnet mask

34.

Which type of satellite is used to transfer data between remote locations?

a)

High-Earth orbiting

b)

Medium-Earth orbiting

c)

Low-Earth orbiting

d)

Geostationary

35.

Which protocol is used to distribute data on the World Wide Web?

a)

FTP

b)

HTTP

c)

ICMP

d)

IP

36.

Advantage and disadvantage of video conferencing

4 lines
37.

Compare TCP and UDP for social networks

4 lines
38.

A mail server uses (a)   protocols.

39.

Match protocols to TCP/IP layers

4 lines
40.

Which of the following is a TCP/IP protocol for sending and receiving emails?

a)

FTP

b)

HTTP

c)

ICMP

d)

SMTP

41.

10101110 is an example of which number system?

a)

Binary

b)

Decimal

c)

Octal

d)

Hexadecimal

42.

Which type of computer does not use the standard binary system?

a)

Classical

b)

Analog

c)

Quantum

d)

Supercomputer

43.

Which connectivity method is not used when using a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

4 lines
44.

Select the correct pair of protocols used by a mail server

a)

FTP and POP

b)

HTTP and SMTP

c)

ICMP and HTTP

d)

SMTP and POP

45.

Select the correct pair of protocols associated with sending/receiving emails

a)

FTP and POP

b)

HTTP and SMTP

c)

ICMP and HTTP

d)

SMTP and POP

46.

Explain what a bit and a nibble mean.

4 lines
47.

A. ADSL B. ISDN C. Leased line D. PSTN

a)

ADSL

b)

ISDN

c)

Leased line

d)

PSTN

48.

Convert 3488 KB into MB.

(a)  

49.

Which port supports isochronous devices?

4 lines
50.

Explain how the hexadecimal number system works.

4 lines
51.

A. Ethernet B. Fibre channel C. FireWire D. SATA

a)

Ethernet

b)

Fibre channel

c)

FireWire

d)

SATA

52.

Using the binary system, calculate the number of bits in 1 mebi.

(a)  

53.

SECTION 3 — UNITS OF MEASUREMENT, NUMBER SYSTEMS & CONVERSIONS 10101110 is an example of which number system?

a)

Binary

b)

Decimal

c)

Denary

d)

Hexadecimal

54.

Which of the following is a characteristic of closed source software?

a)

Source code is open to public modification

b)

Source code is locked, preventing modification by users

c)

It is always free of cost

d)

It is distributed without executable files

55.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of freeware software?

a)

Available at no monetary cost

b)

May be distributed freely

c)

May have limited features

d)

Distributed with the source code accessible

56.

Which type of computer does not use the standard binary system?

4 lines
57.

Which is classified as productivity software?

a)

Antivirus

b)

Game

c)

Media Player

d)

Word Processor

58.

A. Hybrid B. Mainframe C. Quantum D. Smartphone

a)

Hybrid

b)

Mainframe

c)

Quantum

d)

Smartphone

59.

Which business software allows collaboration using text, images and video?

a)

Spreadsheet

b)

Database

c)

Multimedia

d)

Antivirus

60.

Which of the following is an example of business software?

a)

Video game

b)

Web browser

c)

Antivirus

d)

Word Processor

61.

Which problem is caused by too many applications running?

a)

Software freeze

b)

Faster startup

c)

More storage space

d)

Better battery life

62.

Blue Milk Cantina app type

a)

Operating system

b)

Programming language

c)

Application software

d)

Firmware

63.

Which tool converts code one statement at a time?

a)

Compiler

b)

Debugger

c)

Linker

d)

Translator

64.

Which of the following is a characteristic of closed source software?

a)

Free to modify source code

b)

Source code is public

c)

Source code is locked to prevent modification

d)

Anyone can redistribute with changes

65.

A. Designed to meet specific needs of a business B. Software can be copied C. Source code can be modified D. Source code is locked to prevent modification

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

66.

Explain what a bit and a nibble mean.

4 lines
67.

Convert 3488 KB into MB. Show workings.

4 lines
68.

Explain how the hexadecimal number system works.

4 lines
69.

Using the binary system, calculate the number of bits in 1 mebi. Show workings.

4 lines
70.

How overwriting data works

4 lines
71.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of freeware software?

a)

Can be downloaded and used without restrictions

b)

Cheaper than bespoke software

c)

Copyrighted by the developer

d)

Distributed with the source code accessible

72.

Which method of communication allows short messages, images or videos to be shared with many people?

a)

Email

b)

Instant messaging

c)

Blogs

d)

Social networking

73.

Which of the following is classified as productivity software?

a)

CAD/CAM

b)

Debugger

c)

MIS

d)

Word Processor

74.

Which business software allows users to work together using combinations of text, images and video?

a)

CAD

b)

Expert Systems

c)

Multimedia

d)

Project Management

75.

Which of the following is an example of business software?

a)

CAD/CAM

b)

Debugger

c)

Email

d)

Word Processor

76.

Which problem is usually caused by having too many applications running at the same time?

a)

Software freeze

b)

Unexpected hardware behaviour

c)

Unexpected power off

d)

Unexpected rebooting

77.

Explain how blogs and email connect with customers.

4 lines
78.

Q47. A. Can be downloaded and used without restrictions B. Cheaper than bespoke software C. Copyrighted by the developer D. Distributed with the source code accessible

4 lines
79.

Q51. A. CAD B. Expert Systems C. Multimedia D. Project Management

4 lines
80.

Q49. A. CAD/CAM B. Debugger C. MIS D. Word Processor

4 lines
81.

Q52. A. CAD/CAM B. Debugger C. Email D. Word Processor

4 lines
82.

Q55. A. Software freeze B. Unexpected hardware behaviour C. Unexpected power off D. Unexpected rebooting

4 lines

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