What are the 2 types of interface?

Command Line Interface (CLI), Graphic User Interface (GUI)

Why is it important that computer systems are reliable?

They can cause lethal problems otherwise, To ensure data integrity

Small programs that control embedded systems

What is an Interrupt?

Interrupts a program when a device is not present

What is an interpreter?

High level code to machine code and tests along the way

Why are computer systems important?

Politics and Entertainment, Safety and Health, Education and Communication, Buisness and Retail

What is a Foreign Key?

Data on, and to link, multiple tables

What is an interface?

A means of the user interacting with the Operating system

What are Open standards?

Standards for open source software

What is a dedicated system?

A system that is made to perform a single task

What are Ethical considerations of computers?

Keep personal details private, Not taking bribes to misuse a computer to harm others

Which of these is an embedded system?

Washing machine chip, Car engine control, Video encoder in camera

What is a general purpose system?

A system that can be used for different tasks

What is a computer system?

Collection of parts that work together for a common purpose

Links many sub programs into one program

Do you know your development software

Yeah, of course. Its so easy, Meh, Not Really, Yeah, sort of

What does Isolation mean?

No transaction may interfere with another

What is an Auto number?

Data that continually rises to ensure no duplication

Software used to make users able to write Programs

What does Atomicity mean?

If a transaction fails, it completely undoes all steps taken

Why is it useful to have multiple cores in a CPU?

It make the computer able to multitask

Changes High-level code into Machine Code

What are the laws passed about computers?

Data Protection Act (1998), Computer Misuse act (1990)

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Answers

1
What are the 2 types of interface?
Command Line Interface (CLI)
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Built-in Interface (BI)
Graphic User Interface (GUI)
2
Why is it important that computer systems are reliable?
They can cause lethal problems otherwise
Human operators can make mistakes
To ensure data integrity
So that they run well
3
What is a Primary Key?
Real world data
Data on, and to link, multiple tables
A Unique piece of data
Data that continually rises to ensure no duplication
4
What is firmware?
Operating systems for tablets and phones
Small programs that control embedded systems
Operating system for a dedicated system
Software run in compatibility mode
5
Output Devices...
Touchscreen
Mouse
Keyboard
Speakers
6
What is an Entity?
Data on, and to link, multiple tables
A Unique piece of data
Data that continually rises to ensure no duplication
Real world data
7
What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing UNIX
Computer Processing Unit
Central Power unit
Central Processing Unit
8
What is an Interrupt?
Interrupts start-up is there is no webcam present
Interrupts Computer operation if a virus is detected
Interrupts the devices operation if no driver is installed
Interrupts a program when a device is not present
9
Which of these of not a type of utility software
Security
Maintenance
Defragmentation
Microsoft office
10
What is an interpreter?
Makes the code able to translate different languages
High level code to machine code and tests along the way
Changes the programs variables to necessary values
Changes the program from one high level language to another
11
What software comes different for each user?
Proprietary
Off the Shelf
Bespoke
Open Source
12
What logic gate is this?
NOT
AND
OR
MAYBE
13
Why are computer systems important?
Politics and Entertainment
Safety and Health
Education and Communication
Buisness and Retail
14
What does consistency mean?
Speeds up a transaction
Ensures all data is in a transaction
Ensures valid transaction
Makes sure all data from transaction is backed up
15
Input Devices for specific needs...
Windows Narrator
Voice Input
Eye-typer
Braille Printer
16
What is a Foreign Key?
Data on, and to link, multiple tables
Data that continually rises to ensure no duplication
Real world data
A Unique piece of data
17
What is an interface?
Something to make the screen look better
A means of the user interacting with the Operating system
Pretty shapes
What the peripherals use to communicate with the CPU
18
What is it called when a Binary number contains too many numbers?
System Over-ambitious
System Overboard
System Overrun
System Overflow
19
What are Open standards?
Standards for open source software
Standards for a specific company to follow
Standards use for all items
Standards used for certain industrys
20
Which of these are security software?
Malware
Disk Defragmentation
Firewall
Spyware
21
What is a dedicated system?
A system that multi-tasks (runs multiple programs)
A system that is made to perform a single task
A system that supports a single user
A system that manages a database
22
What logic gate is this?
MAYBE
NOT
AND
OR
23
Which of these is not an example of a computer system?
Washing Machines
Speakers
Metal Detector
Burglar alarm
24
What are De facto standards?
Standards for a specific company to follow
Standards use for all items
Standards for open source software
Standards used for certain industrys
25
What is ROM used for?
Data used often by programs
Data recently used by programs
Boot-up Process
To store the Operating systems
26
What does ALU Stand for?
Arithmetic Control Unit
Ace Loading Unit
Arthritic Command Unit
Arithmetic Charismatic Unit
27
What Process does the CPU run?
Fetch-Decode-Execute
Find-Encode-Store
Catch-Process-Do
Search-Analyse-Execute
28
What are Ethical considerations of computers?
Keep personal details private
Not taking bribes to misuse a computer to harm others
Produces carbon dioxide
Kills animals
29
What software is available to edit and usually free?
Open Source
Bespoke
Proprietary
Off the Shelf
30
Which of these is an embedded system?
Personal Computer system
Washing machine chip
Car engine control
Video encoder in camera
31
Which of these Operating systems is Open Source?
Mac OSX
Unix
Windows
Linux
32
Which memory types are volatile?
Solid State
RAM
Cache
ROM
33
What is a general purpose system?
A system in a household object
A system that provides memory management in a database
A system that runs a single application
A system that can be used for different tasks
34
What software is used for specific companies?
Off the Shelf
Proprietary
Bespoke
Open Source
35
What are the 2 main components of the CPU?
Computer Units and UAL
Operating system and RAM
Control Unit and ALU
Control Panel and Maths Unit
36
What is a computer system?
Collection of parts that work together for a common purpose
An array of computer used for data transfer across networks
Computer with a Keyboard, Mouse and speakers
One computer accessing multiple computers to backup data
37
What is a linker?
Links many LAN's to form a WAN
Links many programs to form a Multi-user system
Links many Multi-user systems to form a LAN
Links many sub programs into one program
38
How is testing limited?
Testing does not always reveal flaws
All of the Above
You cannot test everything
Systems can easily be altered
39
Is A.C.I.D important in databases?
Yeah
Nah
40
Which memory is non-volitile
Flash Drive
RAM
Secondary Memory
Cache
41
Do you know your development software
Yeah, of course. Its so easy
Meh
Not Really
Yeah, sort of
42
What does Isolation mean?
No transaction may go to someone it is not meant fot
No transaction may interfere with another
No transaction can be backed up
No transaction can be sent outside the network
43
What is an Auto number?
Real world data
A Unique piece of data
Data on, and to link, multiple tables
Data that continually rises to ensure no duplication
44
What is an Editor?
Edits the code into another coding language
Edits code so it can upgrade itself over time
Software used to make users able to write Programs
Software that changes code to ensure it functions properly
45
Input Devices...
Touchscreen
Speakers
Keyboard
Mouse
46
What logic gate is this?
OR
NOT
AND
MAYBE
47
What does Atomicity mean?
If a transaction fails it makes sure it completes soon
If a transaction fails, it completely undoes all steps taken
If a transaction succeeds it logs the transaction
If a transaction succeeds it tells the servers admin
48
Why is it useful to have multiple cores in a CPU?
It makes the computer run slower
It means that the computer will start up without errors
It make the computer able to multitask
It makes the CPU run faster
49
What is a compiler?
Removes any syntax errors
Changes High-level code into Machine Code
Combines multiple programs into one
Compacts the code to make it more efficient
50
What is 26 (Denary) as a Hexadecimal number?
A0
E4
1A
5B
51
What are the laws passed about computers?
Data Integrity Act (1993)
Online Security Act (1988)
Data Protection Act (1998)
Computer Misuse act (1990)
52
What is virtual memory?
A section of the hard drive for RAM overflow
A method of storing data in smaller sizes
Memory that the computer thinks exists, but does not
A type of Hard drive formatting.
53
What is the name given to a computer with 8 cores?
Octa-core
Octo-core
Four and Four Core
Eight-core
54
What is the purpose of RAM?
To store personal data
As a backup for important data
Store data being used by software and the OS
To hold information to move onto other systems
55
What is an assembler?
Software used to change High Level code to Machine code
Software used to combine 2 or 3 programs into one
Software to build programs from scratch
Software to re-form fragmented code
56
What does durability mean?
Once a transactions are made, it will be accessible forever
Transactions are backed up on record
Transactions, once complete, are reversible.
Once a transaction is made, it stays that way
57
What base are Hexadecimal Numbers?
26
36
16
6
58
What software comes at standard to everyone?
Bespoke
Proprietary
Open Source
Off the Shelf
59
What are proprietary standards?
Standards used for certain industrys
Standards use for all items
Standards for open source software
Standards for a specific company to follow
60
What are the environmental considerations of computer systems?
Ruins animal habitats
Energy Usage
Contributes to global warming
Computer Disposal
61
What are insudtary standards?
Standards used for certain industry's (e.g. Food)
Standards for a specific company to follow
Standards for open source software
Standards use for all items
62
Output devices for specific needs...
Windows Narrator
Voice Input
Eye-Typer
Braille Printer
63
What is machine code?
High level language that speaks directly to a computer
Low level language that mimics human speach
Low level language that speaks directly to a computer
High level language that mimics human speach
64
What is the Kernel of an operating system?
A kernel of corn
A bridge between applications and the actual data processing
The way the OS manages memory
The signal processing from the peripherals to the computer

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Questions 64

Answers

1
What are the 2 types of interface?
Command Line Interface (CLI)
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Built-in Interface (BI)
Graphic User Interface (GUI)
2
Why is it important that computer systems are reliable?
They can cause lethal problems otherwise
Human operators can make mistakes
To ensure data integrity
So that they run well
3
What is a Primary Key?
Real world data
Data on, and to link, multiple tables
A Unique piece of data
Data that continually rises to ensure no duplication
4
What is firmware?
Operating systems for tablets and phones
Small programs that control embedded systems
Operating system for a dedicated system
Software run in compatibility mode
5
Output Devices...
Touchscreen
Mouse
Keyboard
Speakers
6
What is an Entity?
Data on, and to link, multiple tables
A Unique piece of data
Data that continually rises to ensure no duplication
Real world data
7
What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing UNIX
Computer Processing Unit
Central Power unit
Central Processing Unit
8
What is an Interrupt?
Interrupts start-up is there is no webcam present
Interrupts Computer operation if a virus is detected
Interrupts the devices operation if no driver is installed
Interrupts a program when a device is not present
9
Which of these of not a type of utility software
Security
Maintenance
Defragmentation
Microsoft office
10
What is an interpreter?
Makes the code able to translate different languages
High level code to machine code and tests along the way
Changes the programs variables to necessary values
Changes the program from one high level language to another
11
What software comes different for each user?
Proprietary
Off the Shelf
Bespoke
Open Source
12
What logic gate is this?
NOT
AND
OR
MAYBE
13
Why are computer systems important?
Politics and Entertainment
Safety and Health
Education and Communication
Buisness and Retail
14
What does consistency mean?
Speeds up a transaction
Ensures all data is in a transaction
Ensures valid transaction
Makes sure all data from transaction is backed up
15
Input Devices for specific needs...
Windows Narrator
Voice Input
Eye-typer
Braille Printer
16
What is a Foreign Key?
Data on, and to link, multiple tables
Data that continually rises to ensure no duplication
Real world data
A Unique piece of data
17
What is an interface?
Something to make the screen look better
A means of the user interacting with the Operating system
Pretty shapes
What the peripherals use to communicate with the CPU
18
What is it called when a Binary number contains too many numbers?
System Over-ambitious
System Overboard
System Overrun
System Overflow
19
What are Open standards?
Standards for open source software
Standards for a specific company to follow
Standards use for all items
Standards used for certain industrys
20
Which of these are security software?
Malware
Disk Defragmentation
Firewall
Spyware
21
What is a dedicated system?
A system that multi-tasks (runs multiple programs)
A system that is made to perform a single task
A system that supports a single user
A system that manages a database
22
What logic gate is this?
MAYBE
NOT
AND
OR
23
Which of these is not an example of a computer system?
Washing Machines
Speakers
Metal Detector
Burglar alarm
24
What are De facto standards?
Standards for a specific company to follow
Standards use for all items
Standards for open source software
Standards used for certain industrys
25
What is ROM used for?
Data used often by programs
Data recently used by programs
Boot-up Process
To store the Operating systems
26
What does ALU Stand for?
Arithmetic Control Unit
Ace Loading Unit
Arthritic Command Unit
Arithmetic Charismatic Unit
27
What Process does the CPU run?
Fetch-Decode-Execute
Find-Encode-Store
Catch-Process-Do
Search-Analyse-Execute
28
What are Ethical considerations of computers?
Keep personal details private
Not taking bribes to misuse a computer to harm others
Produces carbon dioxide
Kills animals
29
What software is available to edit and usually free?
Open Source
Bespoke
Proprietary
Off the Shelf
30
Which of these is an embedded system?
Personal Computer system
Washing machine chip
Car engine control
Video encoder in camera
31
Which of these Operating systems is Open Source?
Mac OSX
Unix
Windows
Linux
32
Which memory types are volatile?
Solid State
RAM
Cache
ROM
33
What is a general purpose system?
A system in a household object
A system that provides memory management in a database
A system that runs a single application
A system that can be used for different tasks
34
What software is used for specific companies?
Off the Shelf
Proprietary
Bespoke
Open Source
35
What are the 2 main components of the CPU?
Computer Units and UAL
Operating system and RAM
Control Unit and ALU
Control Panel and Maths Unit
36
What is a computer system?
Collection of parts that work together for a common purpose
An array of computer used for data transfer across networks
Computer with a Keyboard, Mouse and speakers
One computer accessing multiple computers to backup data
37
What is a linker?
Links many LAN's to form a WAN
Links many programs to form a Multi-user system
Links many Multi-user systems to form a LAN
Links many sub programs into one program
38
How is testing limited?
Testing does not always reveal flaws
All of the Above
You cannot test everything
Systems can easily be altered
39
Is A.C.I.D important in databases?
Yeah
Nah
40
Which memory is non-volitile
Flash Drive
RAM
Secondary Memory
Cache
41
Do you know your development software
Yeah, of course. Its so easy
Meh
Not Really
Yeah, sort of
42
What does Isolation mean?
No transaction may go to someone it is not meant fot
No transaction may interfere with another
No transaction can be backed up
No transaction can be sent outside the network
43
What is an Auto number?
Real world data
A Unique piece of data
Data on, and to link, multiple tables
Data that continually rises to ensure no duplication
44
What is an Editor?
Edits the code into another coding language
Edits code so it can upgrade itself over time
Software used to make users able to write Programs
Software that changes code to ensure it functions properly
45
Input Devices...
Touchscreen
Speakers
Keyboard
Mouse
46
What logic gate is this?
OR
NOT
AND
MAYBE
47
What does Atomicity mean?
If a transaction fails it makes sure it completes soon
If a transaction fails, it completely undoes all steps taken
If a transaction succeeds it logs the transaction
If a transaction succeeds it tells the servers admin
48
Why is it useful to have multiple cores in a CPU?
It makes the computer run slower
It means that the computer will start up without errors
It make the computer able to multitask
It makes the CPU run faster
49
What is a compiler?
Removes any syntax errors
Changes High-level code into Machine Code
Combines multiple programs into one
Compacts the code to make it more efficient
50
What is 26 (Denary) as a Hexadecimal number?
A0
E4
1A
5B
51
What are the laws passed about computers?
Data Integrity Act (1993)
Online Security Act (1988)
Data Protection Act (1998)
Computer Misuse act (1990)
52
What is virtual memory?
A section of the hard drive for RAM overflow
A method of storing data in smaller sizes
Memory that the computer thinks exists, but does not
A type of Hard drive formatting.
53
What is the name given to a computer with 8 cores?
Octa-core
Octo-core
Four and Four Core
Eight-core
54
What is the purpose of RAM?
To store personal data
As a backup for important data
Store data being used by software and the OS
To hold information to move onto other systems
55
What is an assembler?
Software used to change High Level code to Machine code
Software used to combine 2 or 3 programs into one
Software to build programs from scratch
Software to re-form fragmented code
56
What does durability mean?
Once a transactions are made, it will be accessible forever
Transactions are backed up on record
Transactions, once complete, are reversible.
Once a transaction is made, it stays that way
57
What base are Hexadecimal Numbers?
26
36
16
6
58
What software comes at standard to everyone?
Bespoke
Proprietary
Open Source
Off the Shelf
59
What are proprietary standards?
Standards used for certain industrys
Standards use for all items
Standards for open source software
Standards for a specific company to follow
60
What are the environmental considerations of computer systems?
Ruins animal habitats
Energy Usage
Contributes to global warming
Computer Disposal
61
What are insudtary standards?
Standards used for certain industry's (e.g. Food)
Standards for a specific company to follow
Standards for open source software
Standards use for all items
62
Output devices for specific needs...
Windows Narrator
Voice Input
Eye-Typer
Braille Printer
63
What is machine code?
High level language that speaks directly to a computer
Low level language that mimics human speach
Low level language that speaks directly to a computer
High level language that mimics human speach
64
What is the Kernel of an operating system?
A kernel of corn
A bridge between applications and the actual data processing
The way the OS manages memory
The signal processing from the peripherals to the computer