GCSE Comp Sci (9-1) Revision

Question 1

This is an example of...

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CLI

Question 2

"Hello World" is an example of

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a string

Question 3

What is its main purpose?

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Fetch, Decode, Execute

Question 4

This network is

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Mesh

Question 5

Iteration is what we call

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a loop where parts of a program are repeated.

Question 6

Which of the following holds copies of maps and routes on a Sat Nav?

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ROM

Question 7

Which of the following means "NOT EQUAL TO"

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!=

Question 8

Identify the search algroithm

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Binary Search

Question 9

Which of the following loses its data when it is turned off?

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RAM

Question 10

Which of the following is not a sorting algorithm?

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Binary

Question 11

True is an example of

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a Boolean value

Question 12

A film is 1.5GB in size. What would be the most appropriate device to give it to someone else?

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Bluray

Question 13

What is a computer which isn't connected to a network known as?

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stand alone, Work-station

Question 14

This network is

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Star

Question 15

This symbol shows...

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Decision

Question 16

What is another term for calculating or making decisions?

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Processing

Question 17

If the memory in a camera is full what could you use to transfer images to another device?

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SD Card

Question 18

What is a name of a network when computers are fairly close to one another?

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Local Area Network

Question 19

Which storage device is the most appropriate to share documents to multiple users?

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Cloud storage

Question 20

Windows Icons Menus and Pointers are all part of this

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Graphical User Interface

Question 21

Which is the correct way of programming a print statement?

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print("This is the correct code")

Question 22

Which algorithm is described by: split items in individual lists then combine them, 2 at a time

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Merge

Question 23

Which of the following are part of the Von Neumann architecture?

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ALU, CU, Cache

Question 24

Which type of user might need a modified keyboard?

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A gamer

Question 25

A hub

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is dumb (i.e. it doesn't filter or manage data)

Question 26

Which of these is an input device?

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Webcam

Question 27

Which of the following is not a type of Systems Software?

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Applications

Question 28

To allow a user to interact with an Operating System- it must have a _____

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User interface

Question 29

Which register is responsible for holding the data requested by a CPU?

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MDR

Question 30

What topology has a central controller called Hub?

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star topology

Question 31

Which part of the computer system can you physically touch?

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Hardware

Question 32

if / elif are used to

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show different options based on a decision, offer different pathways depending on data entered.

Question 33

Cloud storage can be used to... (more than one)

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Back up photos from a smart phone, Share documents with others, Sync information from multiple devices

Question 34

Which of the following are a type of embedded system?

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Sat nav

Question 35

What does embedded system mean?

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A device which is self contained

Question 36

Which computer would process a 3D game quicker?

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Computer 1

Question 37

What topology is set up where all of the computers are connected to one another in a circle?

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ring topology

Question 38

A bridge is used to

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Connect networks to other networks

Question 39

This network is

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Bus

Question 40

Pseudocode is...

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A written set of instructions

Question 41

What topology is set up where all the computers are connected to one long cable?

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bus topology

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT part of the computer system?

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Email

Question 43

What is a name of a network when computers are not within the same building?

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Wide Area Network

Question 44

Abstraction is...

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focusing on key parts of the task

Question 45

Which register is responsible for holding the address to where data is located?

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MAR

Question 46

Which of these are a type of computer system?

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Dishwasher, Freezer, Washing Machine

Question 47

Which of the following is a type of general purpose system?

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Laptop

Question 48

What type of storage device is an Solid State drive classed as?

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Flash

Question 49

This symbol shows...

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Input / Output

Question 50

Which of the following is a type of expert system?

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MRI Scanner

Question 51

Which component is known as the "brains of the computer"?

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CPU

Question 52

What type of storage device is CD classed as?

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Optical

Question 53

On a game console controller the vibration is an example of

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Output

Question 54

247 is an example of

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an integer

Question 55

Which algorithm is described by: take a number, divide it by 2, move to front.

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None of them

Question 56

Selection would be shown in a flowchart as...

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a Decision

Question 57

This symbol shows...

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Process

Question 58

What refers to the layout of connected devices on a network?

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Network Topology

Question 59

This is an example of...

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GUI

Question 60

"Enter your username" would be shown on a flowchart as...

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an Input / Output

Question 61

Which of these devices could be used to output data?

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Printer

Question 62

Which of the following might you use to enter data?

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Keyboard

Question 63

Which algorithm is described by: moving through a list, swapping elements that in wrong order

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Bubble

Question 64

Identify the description of a linear search

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Check each item in turn even when not in order.

GCSE Comp Sci (9-1) Revision

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GCSE Comp Sci (9-1) Revision

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