Duplicate of AQA GCSE Computer Science - Computer Systems

Question 1

Type of storage where data is stored on remote servers accessed via the Internet

Accepted Answer

CLOUD STORAGE

Question 2

The clock speed governs how many instructions can be processed each second

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

What is the purpose of the data bus?

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Provides transport for data throughout the computer system

Question 4

Programs and instructions that make a computer system function

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SOFTWARE

Question 5

This is repeated by a computer in order to carry out tasks required of it

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FETCH-EXECUTE CYCLE

Question 6

The Control Unit ensures the correct data or instructions are sent to the right hardware

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Which statement matches the following Truth Table

Accepted Answer

Q = A AND B

Question 8

What type of Logic Gate is this?

Accepted Answer

OR

Question 9

The stage where you get to see the result of the processed data

Accepted Answer

Output

Question 10

Non-volatile memory which is external to the CPU; used to save data andprogram files

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SECONDARY STORAGE

Question 11

Type of non-volatile memory that holds crucial information such as the bootprogram

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ROM

Question 12

Class of software which includes operating systems and utility programs

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SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Question 13

State what a hard disk would be suitable

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School PC, Network server

Question 14

The frequency at which a CPU operates, which determines instructions executed per second

Accepted Answer

CLOCK SPEED

Question 15

Pick two different devices which would use an operating system

Accepted Answer

Tablet Computer, Cashpoint Machine

Question 16

A small, high-speed type of memory that stores frequently used instructionsor data

Accepted Answer

CACHE

Question 17

Immediate Access Store holds data and programs needed at that instant by the Control Unit

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

RAM is measured in KB

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False

Question 19

One or more gates can be arranged to convert binary inputs to binary outputs

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LOGIC CIRCUIT

Question 20

Part of a computer architecture that transfers data between different computer components

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BUS

Question 21

Part of the CPU that coordinates the flow of data within the computer system

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CONTROL UNIT

Question 22

What two reasons might cause a computer to run slowly

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Use of virtual memory, Insufficient RAM

Question 23

Why computers need secondary storage?

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For permanent storage of software and data, RAM is volatile all data is lost when power is switched off

Question 24

Type of storage where data is physically stored on the computer that you are using

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LOCAL STORAGE

Question 25

What is the purpose of the address bus?

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Takes the address of memory to be read from or written to

Question 26

A building block of digital circuits, which produces a specific output based on its inputs

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LOGIC GATE

Question 27

What type of Logic Gate is this?

Accepted Answer

NOT

Question 28

Low-capacity storage locations, within the CPU, which can be general orspecial purpose

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REGISTER

Question 29

The ALU uses a piece of software very similar to a spreadsheet

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False

Question 30

A special kind of memory is needed by the CPU. This is called RAM

Accepted Answer

False

Question 31

Type of storage device that does not use any moving parts

Accepted Answer

SOLID STATE STORAGE

Question 32

What is held in RAM when a computer is running? (Mark all that apply)

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The data in use by those programs, The programs / software currently in use, The Operating System currently in use, Any clipboard data

Question 33

Class of software which includes programs such as word processors and graphics editors

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APPLICATION SOFTWARE

Question 34

Identify two tasks which are performed by the operating system

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Provides a user interface, Moves data to and from the hard disk

Question 35

Type of storage device which includes traditional hard drives and floppydisks

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MAGNETIC STORAGE

Question 36

With regards to clock speed - each tick of the clock takes approximately 1 second

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False

Question 37

Main memory of a computer that stores data, applications and the operatingsystem while in use

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RAM

Question 38

ROM is part of the CPU

Accepted Answer

False

Question 39

The stage where data is entered into a computer system

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Input

Question 40

Which following statement matches the Truth Table

Accepted Answer

Q = A OR B

Question 41

Part of the CPU that performs all of the arithmetic and logical functions

Accepted Answer

ALU

Question 42

Another name for a computer program

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Software

Question 43

What is the purpose of the control bus?

Accepted Answer

Control signals move between components of a computer system

Question 44

The data is fetched via a hardware path known as the ‘address bus’

Accepted Answer

True

Question 45

What type of Logic Gate is this?

Accepted Answer

AND

Question 46

What is application software?

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It performs tasks that the user wants to do.

Question 47

A component connected to the CPU that synchronises when the fetch-decode-execute cycle runs

Accepted Answer

CLOCK

Question 48

What is an embedded system?

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A system part of a larger mechanical or electronic system

Question 49

How does a firewall provide security when your computer is connected to the internet?

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Prevents unauthorised access when using the Internet, Blocks some addresses/applications and allows useful ones

Question 50

Cloud storage refers to saving data in a off-site storage system maintained by a third party

Accepted Answer

True

Question 51

Term used to describe memory that requires power to maintain the data stored within it

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VOLATILE

Question 52

State an application for which solid state storage would be suitable

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Camera, Laptop

Question 53

A computer system that forms part of an electronic device

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EMBEDDED SYSTEM

Question 54

A single processing unit within a CPU, of which there may be many

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CORE

Question 55

Overclocking means that the CPU takes over and tries to speed the clock up

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False

Question 56

Type of storage device which involves the use of lasers to read and writedata, e.g. CD, DVD

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OPTICAL STORAGE

Question 57

The physical parts that make up a computer system

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HARDWARE

Question 58

What is system software?

Accepted Answer

It performs tasks to do with managing the computer

Question 59

The ‘fetch’ part of the ‘fetch-decode-execute cycle’ is to collect the data from the hard disk

Accepted Answer

False

Question 60

Which following statement matches the Truth Table

Accepted Answer

Q = NOT A

Duplicate of AQA GCSE Computer Science - Computer Systems

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