Computing Theory Test
10 Questions
In this test you will encounter many questions about the topic just passed. Please try and answer all of the questions.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Describe the job of a CPU (Central Processing Unit)
- 2.
Name three parts of a computer:
- 3.
Name three pieces of application software:
- 4.
What is a computer?
- A.
A machine that stores, processes and presents data.
- B.
An item that is paper based.
- C.
Something that uses the internet.
- D.
A piece of technology that has a keyboard.
Correct Answer
A. A machine that stores, processes and presents data. -
- 5.
Complete the sentence RAM stands for: R A M
Correct Answer
N/A - 6.
Moore's law is an actual law in the UK
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 7.
Select the correct option.Colossus was used as........
- A.
A toaster in Buckingham Palace.
- B.
A code cracking machine in WW2.
- C.
A way of communicating in WW2.
- D.
A code cracking machine in WW1.
Correct Answer
B. A code cracking machine in WW2. -
- 8.
There were 2000 valves in the Colossus computer.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 9.
Select the two correct types of software
- A.
System software
- B.
Keyboard software
- C.
Mouse software
- D.
Application software
Correct Answer(s)
A. System software
D. Application software -
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