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8.2 Computer Hardware

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KS3 Year 8 Computing Quiz on 8.2 Computer Hardware, created by Mr A Esch on 07/01/2018.
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Question 1

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Which component fetches, decodes and executes data and instructions?
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Question 2

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This is used to store the data and programs currently being used by the computer.
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Question 3

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This is used to store all of your programs, files and your operating system (e.g. Windows).
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Question 4

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The RAM is volatile because the data is deleted when the computer is switched off.
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Ram (binary/octet-stream)
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  • True
  • False

Question 5

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RAM is non volatile because the data is not deleted when the computer is switched off.
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Ram (binary/octet-stream)
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  • True
  • False

Question 6

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The hard drive is volatile because the data is deleted when the computer is switched off.
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Magnetic (binary/octet-stream)
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  • True
  • False

Question 7

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The hard drive is non volatile because the data is not deleted when the computer is switched off.
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Magnetic (binary/octet-stream)
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  • True
  • False

Question 8

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CPU stands for....
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  • Centered Processing Unit
  • Central Processing Unit
  • Cornered Processing Unit
  • Central Programming Unit

Question 9

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RAM stands for....
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  • Random Access Memory
  • Rolling Access Memory
  • Random Ancient Memory
  • Readily Accessed Memory

Question 10

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In theory, how many fetch-decode-execute cycles will a 3GHz be able to do per second?
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  • 3
  • 30
  • 300
  • 30,000
  • 300,000
  • 3 million
  • 3 billion

Question 11

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2GHz is an example of the CPU's....
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Cpu (binary/octet-stream)
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  • Clock speed
  • Number of cores
  • Cache

Question 12

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Which of the following measures how many fetch-decode-execute cycles the CPU can complete per second?
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Cpu (binary/octet-stream)
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  • Cache
  • Clock speed
  • Number of cores

Question 13

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What is the clock speed of the CPU measured in?
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Cpu (binary/octet-stream)
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  • Hertz (Hz)
  • Bytes

Question 14

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The number of processors inside a CPU (e.g. "dual" and "quad") is known as the...
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Cpu (binary/octet-stream)
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  • Clock speed
  • Number of cores
  • Cache

Question 15

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The part of the CPU which stores the frequently accessed data is known as the...
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Cpu (binary/octet-stream)
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  • Clock speed
  • Cores
  • Cache

Question 16

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Which part of the CPU will help you multi task better?
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Cpu (binary/octet-stream)
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  • Having a higher clock speed.
  • Increasing the cache.
  • Increasing the number of cores.

Question 17

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Which component would you need to upgrade if you wanted to save more files or install more programs (apps)?
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Question 18

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Which component would you need to upgrade if you wanted to load more programs and data at the same time?
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Question 19

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Which component would you need to upgrade if you wanted to process instructions much faster in order to make programs load faster?
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Question 20

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What is used to store programs you are currently using when your RAM becomes full?
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  • ROM on your motherboard.
  • Cache on your CPU.
  • A plugged in USB stick.
  • Virtual memory (located on your hard drive).
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