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GCSE Computer Science (AQA)

GCSE Computer Science (AQA)

Question 1 of 10

1

What does the diamond represent in flowcharts?

Select one of the following:

  • Process

  • Desision

  • Start/End

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

A variable can be changed/adapted

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

CPU stands for.....

Select one of the following:

  • Cyclic Programming Unit

  • Centeral Programming Unit

  • Centeral Processing Unit

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

ROM is 'Read Only Memory'

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

What is RAM?

Select one of the following:

  • Random Access Memory

  • Random Axel Memory

  • Real Access Memory

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

What is the speed of a CPU measured in?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Joules (J)

  • Newtons (N)

  • Hertz (Hz)

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

Virtual memory is a memory management capability of an OS that uses hardware and software to allow a computer to compensate for shortages by temporarily transferring data from to disk storage.

Drag and drop to complete the text.

    Physical memory
    Virtual memory
    Computer memory
    random access memory (RAM)
    read only memory (ROM)

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

Magnetic storage is a type of secondry storage. List all the advantages to Magnetic storage

Select one or more of the following:

  • Cheap per MB compared to other storage media

  • Has moving parts

  • Easily stored and upgraded

  • Uses a lot of power

  • Very large data storage capacity

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

A nibble is 8 bits.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

Which is the 3 typeologies.

Select one of the following:

  • Bus, Star, Ring

  • Spiral, Waterfall, Circle

  • Cirlce, Car, Moon

Explanation

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