G10 - Unit 3 - Hardware (test 1)

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G10 - Unit 3 - Hardware (test 1)

Last updated 11 months ago

17 questions

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Answer all the questions.

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item

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Anna has a farm that grows fruit.
She has a system that monitors the conditions for growing the fruit. Sensors are used in this system.

a Explain what is meant by the term sensor. [2]
b State two sensors that could be used in this system and describe how they could be used. [6]

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Describe the main differences between control and monitoring of a process. [2]

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a) Name three buses used in the von Neumann architecture. [3]
b) Describe the function of each named bus. [3]
c) Describe how bus width and clock speed can affect computer performance. [3]

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What is the main function of a CPU?

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What unit measures CPU speed?

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Answer all the questions.

Which input device allows users to enter text into a computer?

Scanner

Mouse

Keyboard

Printer

Which input device can capture sound for audio input?

Printer

Speaker

Microphone

Webcam

Which of the following are examples of output devices? (select all correct options)

Mouse

Printer

Keyboard

Monitor

Which components can provide audio output from a computer? (select all correct options)

Microphone

Speakers

Camera

Headphones

Match the five output devices with five descriptions.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Laser printer		Droplets of ink are propelled onto paper.
LED screen		Flat panel display that uses the light modulating properties of liquid crystals.
LCD screen		2D High-powered laser that uses the X-Y plane cutter.
Inkjet printer		Flat panel display that uses an array of light emitting diodes as pixels.
2D cutter		Electrically charged powdered ink is transferred onto paper.

Anna has a farm that grows fruit.
She has a system that monitors the conditions for growing the fruit. Sensors are used in this system.

a Explain what is meant by the term sensor. [2]
b State two sensors that could be used in this system and describe how they could be used. [6]

Describe the main differences between control and monitoring of a process. [2]

a) Name three buses used in the von Neumann architecture. [3]
b) Describe the function of each named bus. [3]
c) Describe how bus width and clock speed can affect computer performance. [3]

Complete the following paragraph by drag and dropping the terms provided:

The CPU ____________ data and instructions required for an application and temporarily stores them in the _______________________________________ until they can be processed. 
The _________________________ is used to hold the address of the next instruction to be executed. This address is copied to the __________________________________ using the ________________ . 
The contents at this address are stored in the _______________________________. Each instruction is then ____________ and finally _____________ by sending out ____________________using the ________________ . 
Any calculations carried out are done using the ____________________________________. During any calculations, data is temporarily held in a special purpose register known as the ______________________ .

Which is an example of an embedded system?

Smart thermostat controlling home temperature settings.

Laptop for programming tasks.

Server hosting a website.

Desktop computer for graphic design.

How do embedded systems differ from general-purpose computers?

More powerful than general-purpose computers.

Designed for specific tasks, not general use.

More expensive than standard PCs.

Always connected to the internet.

Embedded systems are commonly used in consumer electronics like microwaves and washing machines.

True

False

The primary function of an embedded system is to perform a set of predefined tasks.

True

False

What is the main function of a CPU?

What unit measures CPU speed?

What is a benefit of a multi-core CPU?

Lower production costs for manufacturers.

Enhanced performance in running multiple applications simultaneously.

Increased physical size of the processor.

Reduced need for RAM memory.

What happens during the fetch stage of the cycle?

The instruction is retrieved from memory.

Memory is cleared for new instructions.

Data is processed by the CPU.

Input is received from peripheral devices.

Which input device allows users to enter text into a computer?

Scanner

Mouse

Keyboard

Printer

Which input device can capture sound for audio input?

Printer

Speaker

Microphone

Webcam

Which of the following are examples of output devices? (select all correct options)

Mouse

Printer

Keyboard

Monitor

Which components can provide audio output from a computer? (select all correct options)

Microphone

Speakers

Camera

Headphones

Match the five output devices with five descriptions.

Laser printer

Droplets of ink are propelled onto paper.

LED screen

Flat panel display that uses the light modulating properties of liquid crystals.

LCD screen

2D High-powered laser that uses the X-Y plane cutter.

Inkjet printer

Flat panel display that uses an array of light
emitting diodes as pixels.

2D cutter

Electrically charged powdered ink is transferred onto paper.

Complete the following paragraph by drag and dropping the terms provided:

The CPU ____________ data and instructions required for an application and temporarily stores them in the _______________________________________ until they can be processed. 
The _________________________ is used to hold the address of the next instruction to be executed. This address is copied to the __________________________________ using the ________________ . 
The contents at this address are stored in the _______________________________. Each instruction is then ____________ and finally _____________ by sending out ____________________using the ________________ . 
Any calculations carried out are done using the ____________________________________. During any calculations, data is temporarily held in a special purpose register known as the ______________________ .

Which is an example of an embedded system?

Smart thermostat controlling home temperature settings.

Laptop for programming tasks.

Server hosting a website.

Desktop computer for graphic design.

How do embedded systems differ from general-purpose computers?

More powerful than general-purpose computers.

Designed for specific tasks, not general use.

More expensive than standard PCs.

Always connected to the internet.

Embedded systems are commonly used in consumer electronics like microwaves and washing machines.

True

False

The primary function of an embedded system is to perform a set of predefined tasks.

True

False

What is a benefit of a multi-core CPU?

Lower production costs for manufacturers.

Enhanced performance in running multiple applications simultaneously.

Increased physical size of the processor.

Reduced need for RAM memory.

What happens during the fetch stage of the cycle?

The instruction is retrieved from memory.

Memory is cleared for new instructions.

Data is processed by the CPU.

Input is received from peripheral devices.

G10 - Unit 3 - Hardware (test 1)

G10 - Unit 3 - Hardware (test 1)

Anna has a farm that grows fruit.She has a system that monitors the conditions for growing the fruit. Sensors are used in this system.a Explain what is meant by the term sensor. [2]b State two sensors that could be used in this system and describe how they could be used. [6]

Describe the main differences between control and monitoring of a process. [2]

a) Name three buses used in the von Neumann architecture. [3]b) Describe the function of each named bus. [3]c) Describe how bus width and clock speed can affect computer performance. [3]

What is the main function of a CPU?

What unit measures CPU speed?

Which input device allows users to enter text into a computer?

Which input device can capture sound for audio input?

Which of the following are examples of output devices? (select all correct options)

Which components can provide audio output from a computer? (select all correct options)

Match the five output devices with five descriptions.

Anna has a farm that grows fruit.She has a system that monitors the conditions for growing the fruit. Sensors are used in this system.a Explain what is meant by the term sensor. [2]b State two sensors that could be used in this system and describe how they could be used. [6]

Describe the main differences between control and monitoring of a process. [2]

a) Name three buses used in the von Neumann architecture. [3]b) Describe the function of each named bus. [3]c) Describe how bus width and clock speed can affect computer performance. [3]

Which is an example of an embedded system?

How do embedded systems differ from general-purpose computers?

Embedded systems are commonly used in consumer electronics like microwaves and washing machines.

The primary function of an embedded system is to perform a set of predefined tasks.

What is the main function of a CPU?

What unit measures CPU speed?

What is a benefit of a multi-core CPU?

What happens during the fetch stage of the cycle?

Anna has a farm that grows fruit.
She has a system that monitors the conditions for growing the fruit. Sensors are used in this system.

a Explain what is meant by the term sensor. [2]
b State two sensors that could be used in this system and describe how they could be used. [6]

a) Name three buses used in the von Neumann architecture. [3]
b) Describe the function of each named bus. [3]
c) Describe how bus width and clock speed can affect computer performance. [3]

Anna has a farm that grows fruit.
She has a system that monitors the conditions for growing the fruit. Sensors are used in this system.

a Explain what is meant by the term sensor. [2]
b State two sensors that could be used in this system and describe how they could be used. [6]

a) Name three buses used in the von Neumann architecture. [3]
b) Describe the function of each named bus. [3]
c) Describe how bus width and clock speed can affect computer performance. [3]