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GCSE Computing
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1
Which of the following affects the performance of a computer?
Cache size.
The size of the Read Only Memory.
The size of the Virtual Memory.
Clock speed.
2
A quad core processor refers to…
A CPU which has 2 processors inside.
A CPU with 4 times the clock speed.
A CPU which has 4 different pieces of cache memory.
A CPU which has 4 processors inside.
3
Which of the following is not an example of a software utility?
System diagnosis tools.
File compression.
Word processor.
Disk defragmentation.
4
Which of the following are drawbacks of using a command line interface?
You have to type individual commands so much slower.
It is harder to make mistakes.
Quicker because you can just type the commands
It is harder to learn how to complete simple tasks.
5
Which of the following are examples of peripheral devices?
Keyboard.
CPU.
RAM.
Printer.
6
Which of the following accurately defines the term ‘volatile’?
Memory which is durable and portable.
Stores items long term which can be accessed again later.
Memory which is only needed when the RAM is full.
Memory that loses its contents when the power is turned off.
7
Which of the following describe proprietary software?
The source code can be copied and modified.
The software is usually free and publicly available.
You need to purchase a licence to use the piece of software.
The software cannot be copied or modified.
8
Which of the following are stored in the RAM?
Files which are stored long term
The instructions required to load the Operating System.
Unsaved documents which are currently being worked on.
The programs which are currently running on the computer.
9
What must an Operating System have to enable a user to interact with it?
Virtual interaction.
User accounts.
User management.
User interface.
10
You can change the channel that your wireless connection uses. Why is this important?
To encrypt your wireless connection.
To make your wireless network more secure.
To protect your wireless network from malicious attacks.
To avoid interference with other wireless networks.
11
Which number system is a MAC address usually written in?
Hexadecimal.
Base 2.
Denary.
Binary.
12
Which component within the CPU is responsible for performing mathematical operations?
ALU.
Accumulator.
Control Unit.
Data Bus.
13
Which of the following describes the term ‘system software’?
Software that allows you to interact with the computer.
Software that is needed to control the computer’s hardware.
Allows you to perform simple tasks on a computer.
Stored in the ROM to load the Operating System
14
Which of the following components are not present in a CPU?
Accumulator.
Instruction Data Register.
Program Counter.
Memory Address Register.
15
Which of the following is a type of network policy?
Data Transfer Policy.
Data Protection Policy.
Ethical Concerns Policy.
Acceptable Use Policy.
16
Which of these is not a feature of an Integrated Development Environment?
Error diagnostics.
An interpreter.
Run-time environment.
Defragmentation of code.
17
Which computer component is assigned a MAC address?
Modem.
Router.
CPU.
NIC Card.
18
Which of the following is stored in the cache memory?
Frequently used instructions and data.
Instructions required to load the computer.
Files which can be accessed at a later time.
Programs which are currently being used by the computer.
19
Which of the following correctly describes a virtual machine?
Installed on a host computer to act like a separate computer
A program which allows you to access your files remotely.
Software which allows you to use virtual reality software.
A computer which is controlled remotely over the internet.
20
Which of the following are characteristics of solid state storage?
It is one of the cheapest forms of storage.
It is durable and is not easily damaged.
It has moving parts and can be easily damaged when dropped.
It can be easily scratched.
21
Which of the following correctly describes the term standalone computer?
A computer which has a special role within a network.
A computer that is not connected to any peripheral devices.
A computer has lost its internet connection
A computer not connected to another networked device.
22
Which component within the CPU is for transporting instructions back from the RAM?
ALU.
Address Bus.
Data Bus.
Accumulator.
23
Which temporarily holds the address of the next instruction before it is sent to the RAM?
Memory Address Register.
Accumulator.
Program Counter.
Memory Data Register.
24
What does HTTP stand for?
Hyper Text Timing Protocol.
Hyper Text Transfer Procedure.
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol.
Hyper Threading Transfer Procedure.
25
Which of the following describes a DDOS attack?
Overloading a website with unwanted traffic
Sending a virus to a computer
Capturing someone’s personal data to commit fraud.
Installing spyware on a computer
26
Which type of backup is quickest to restore a file from?
Differential.
Virtual.
Incremental.
Full.
27
Which of the following is not an example of system software?
BIOS.
Firewall.
Drivers.
Operating System.
28
What does ‘breaking down a large problem into smaller sub-problems’ mean?
Algorithmic thinking.
Decomposition.
Abstraction.
Computational thinking.
29
Which of the following is not a component of the CPU?
Virtual memory.
Arithmetic logic unit.
Cache memory.
Control unit.
30
Which piece of computing legislation makes hacking illegal?
Data Protection Act.
Copyright Act.
Computer Misuse Act.
Hacking Act.
31
Which is not a benefit of using a client-server network over a peer-to-peer network?
Peripherals only accessed from connected device
The internet can be shared between devices
Files are stored centrally so they are easier to backup.
Users’ accounts can be controlled and managed centrally.
32
Processor speed is measured in…
Second.
Instructions.
Hertz.
Bytes.
33
Which secondary storage type would be most suitable to be carried around?
Magnetic.
Read Only Memory.
Optical.
Solid state.
