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8.2 Computer Hardware
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1Which component fetches, decodes and executes data and instructions?
- ACPU
- BRAM
- CGraphics card
- DHard drive
- EMotherboard
- FNetwork interface card
- ACPU
2This is used to store the data and programs currently being used by the computer.
- ACPU
- BRAM
- CHard drive
- DGraphics card
- EMotherboard
- FNetwork interface card
- ACPU
3This is used to store all of your programs, files and your operating system (e.g. Windows).
- ACPU
- BRAM
- CHard drive
- DGraphics card
- ENetwork interface card
- FMotherboard
- ACPU
4The RAM is volatile because the data is deleted when the computer is switched off.
- ATrue
- BFalse
5RAM is non volatile because the data is not deleted when the computer is switched off.
- ATrue
- BFalse
6The hard drive is volatile because the data is deleted when the computer is switched off.
- ATrue
- BFalse
7The hard drive is non volatile because the data is not deleted when the computer is switched off.
- ATrue
- BFalse
8CPU stands for....
- ACentered Processing Unit
- BCentral Processing Unit
- CCornered Processing Unit
- DCentral Programming Unit
9RAM stands for....
- ARandom Access Memory
- BRolling Access Memory
- CRandom Ancient Memory
- DReadily Accessed Memory
10In theory, how many fetch-decode-execute cycles will a 3GHz be able to do per second?
- A3
- B30
- C300
- D30,000
- E300,000
- F3 million
- G3 billion
112GHz is an example of the CPU's....
- AClock speed
- BNumber of cores
- CCache
12Which of the following measures how many fetch-decode-execute cycles the CPU can complete per second?
- ACache
- BClock speed
- CNumber of cores
13What is the clock speed of the CPU measured in?
- AHertz (Hz)
- BBytes
14The number of processors inside a CPU (e.g. "dual" and "quad") is known as the...
- AClock speed
- BNumber of cores
- CCache
15The part of the CPU which stores the frequently accessed data is known as the...
- AClock speed
- BCores
- CCache
16Which part of the CPU will help you multi task better?
- AHaving a higher clock speed.
- BIncreasing the cache.
- CIncreasing the number of cores.
17Which component would you need to upgrade if you wanted to save more files or install more programs (apps)?
- ACPU
- BRAM
- CHard drive
- ACPU
18Which component would you need to upgrade if you wanted to load more programs and data at the same time?
- ACPU
- BRAM
- CHard drive
- ACPU
19Which component would you need to upgrade if you wanted to process instructions much faster in order to make programs load faster?
- ACPU
- BRAM
- CHard drive
- ACPU
20What is used to store programs you are currently using when your RAM becomes full?
- AROM on your motherboard.
- BCache on your CPU.
- CA plugged in USB stick.
- DVirtual memory (located on your hard drive).
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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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