G8 - Hardware & Logic gates (end of unit test)

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22 questions

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G8 - Hardware & Logic gates (end of unit test)

Last updated 11 months ago

22 questions

Instructions

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item

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What does secondary storage do?

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Name the three types of secondary storage and give an example of each.

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Is secondary storage faster than RAM?

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item

3

Draggable item		Corresponding Item

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What type of primary memory is used for temporary data storage during processing?

1

Which memory is non-volatile and stores computer's bootup instructions?

1

What does ROM stand for?

1

What type of storage is HDD (Hard Disk Drive)?

1

4

Show -64 in 2's complement binary format. Explain/show your working.

3

Name the logic gate and complete its truth table.

6

State the Boolean expression for the logic circuit below and complete its truth table.

Match the decimal numbers to their binary equivalents.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
100		00001000
35		01100100
8		00100011

Match the binary numbers to their decimal values.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
00101010		70
10000011		42
01000110		131

Match binary representations to their corresponding hexadecimal values.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
00101001		0A
00111111		29
00001010		3F

What number follows F in hexadecimal number system?

G

1

11

10

Which digit does A represent in hexadecimal?

12

10

15

11

What does secondary storage do?

Name the three types of secondary storage and give an example of each.

Is secondary storage faster than RAM?

Match the storage types with their characteristics or examples.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Solid-state drives		Optical storage medium
Hard disk drives		Fast data retrieval and storage
CDs and DVDs		Magnetic storage medium

Identify each storage type based on their durability or use cases.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Used for long-term archival		Solid state storage
Durable against physical shock		Magnetic storage
Prone to magnetic interference		Optical storage

What type of primary memory is used for temporary data storage during processing?

Which memory is non-volatile and stores computer's bootup instructions?

What does ROM stand for?

What does RAM stand for?

Rapid Application Memory for software processing.

Read Access Memory for data retrieval.

Removable Access Memory for external storage.

Random Access Memory used for temporary storage.

What is the function of ROM?

Increases processing speed of programs.

Holds crucial instructions for booting the computer.

Clears memory when power is off.

Stores user files and applications.

What type of storage is HDD (Hard Disk Drive)?

Which of the following is an example of optical storage?

Flash drive

Hard drive

RAM

DVD

How is data written to an optical disc?

Using a laser to make pits and lands.

Electromagnetic waves detect particles.

By physically touching the disc.

Via electrical signals through wires.

What is a disadvantage of optical storage?

Powerful for data processing tasks.

Susceptible to scratches and damage.

Faster than cloud storage.

Unlimited storage capacity.

Show -64 in 2's complement binary format. Explain/show your working.

Name the logic gate and complete its truth table.

State the Boolean expression for the logic circuit below and complete its truth table.

Match the decimal numbers to their binary equivalents.

100

00001000

35

01100100

8

00100011

Match the binary numbers to their decimal values.

00101010

70

10000011

42

01000110

131

Match binary representations to their corresponding hexadecimal values.

00101001

0A

00111111

29

00001010

3F

What number follows F in hexadecimal number system?

G

1

11

10

Which digit does A represent in hexadecimal?

12

10

15

11

Match the storage types with their characteristics or examples.

Solid-state drives

Optical storage medium

Hard disk drives

Fast data retrieval and storage

CDs and DVDs

Magnetic storage medium

Identify each storage type based on their durability or use cases.

Used for long-term archival

Solid state storage

Durable against physical shock

Magnetic storage

Prone to magnetic interference

Optical storage

What does RAM stand for?

Rapid Application Memory for software processing.

Read Access Memory for data retrieval.

Removable Access Memory for external storage.

Random Access Memory used for temporary storage.

What is the function of ROM?

Increases processing speed of programs.

Holds crucial instructions for booting the computer.

Clears memory when power is off.

Stores user files and applications.

Which of the following is an example of optical storage?

Flash drive

Hard drive

RAM

DVD

How is data written to an optical disc?

Using a laser to make pits and lands.

Electromagnetic waves detect particles.

By physically touching the disc.

Via electrical signals through wires.

What is a disadvantage of optical storage?

Powerful for data processing tasks.

Susceptible to scratches and damage.

Faster than cloud storage.

Unlimited storage capacity.