G10 - CS - Unit 4 - Software (End of Unit test)

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G10 - CS - Unit 4 - Software (End of Unit test)

Last updated 11 months ago

20 questions

Instructions

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Choose four features of an operating system and describe their function.

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item

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What is meant by virtual memory?

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What is meant by disk thrashing and why does it occur?

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What is meant by multitasking?

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Describe what an interrupt is.

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a Describe the differences between a compiler and an interpreter. [4]
b Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using a compiler. [2]
c Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using an interpreter. [2]

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Identify and describe two methods of error checking that can be used in Question 16 to make sure that the data stored after transmission is accurate.

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Nancy has captured images of her holiday with her camera. The captured images are stored as digital photo files on her camera.
Explain how the captured images are converted to digital photo files.

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Nancy wants to email photos to Nadia. Many of the photos are very large files, so Nancy needs to reduce their file size as much as possible.
Identify which type of file compression would be most suitable for Nancy to use. Explain your choice.

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Give the binary and denary equivalent of 3F hexadecimal number.

Select the appropriate column in the following table to indicate whether the named software is system software or application software.

Choose four features of an operating system and describe their function.

Match utility programs with descriptions?

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Software that communicates with the operating system and translates data into a format understood by an input/output device		virus scanner
Software that runs in the background and checks for malware; suspect programs are quarantined and deleted if necessary		defragmentation
Software that rearranges data on a hard disk drive (HDD) to reduce the scattering of the data stored on the HDD		security software
Software that manages access control and user accounts and also protects network interfaces		screen saver
Program that supplies static or moving images on a monitor when the computer has been idle for a period of time		device driver

What is meant by virtual memory?

What is meant by disk thrashing and why does it occur?

What is meant by multitasking?

Describe what an interrupt is.

a Describe the differences between a compiler and an interpreter. [4]
b Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using a compiler. [2]
c Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using an interpreter. [2]

What is meant by the term buffer?

part of the RAM which is used to store the operating system in use

unused areas on a hard disk drive

an area in memory that temporarily holds data

an example of firmware

What is the function of a printer driver?

area of memory that holds data waiting to be printed out

software that communicates with the operating system and translates data into a format which can be printed out

an area in memory that temporarily holds data

an example of firmware used to interface with the printer

Which of these is the correct name for the operating system function that allows many programs to run simultaneously?

utility program

application package

embedded system

multitasking

Which of these is the name of a type of interface that allows the user to type in commands on a keyboard which gives the computer instructions?

command line interface (CLI)

graphical user interface (GUI)

touchscreen interface

drop down menu interface

Which of these descriptions is the main purpose of a GUI?

allows a user to directly carry out very complex tasks on a computer

the apps will run faster in a GUI environment

GUI interface makes it much easier to use the computer

it is a type of app that allows a user to create drawings and images on the screen

Which of the following will produce a signal which is sent to the CPU to suspend its current operation?

bootstrap

buffer

interrupt

quarantine

On which one of the following memories are the BIOS settings stored?

ROM

RAM

EEPROM

CMOS

Maisey purchases a new router and attaches it to her computer.
The connection she sets up uses full duplex data transmission.
Five statements are given about full duplex data transmission.
Select if the statement is True or False.

	True	False
Full Duplex data transmission can be either serial or parallel
Full Duplex data transmission is when data is transmitted both ways, but only one way at a time
Full Duplex transmission is always used to connect a device to a computer
Full Duplex data transmission is when data is transmitted both ways at the same time
Full Duplex data transmission automatically detects any errors in data

Identify and describe two methods of error checking that can be used in Question 16 to make sure that the data stored after transmission is accurate.

Nancy has captured images of her holiday with her camera. The captured images are stored as digital photo files on her camera.
Explain how the captured images are converted to digital photo files.

Nancy wants to email photos to Nadia. Many of the photos are very large files, so Nancy needs to reduce their file size as much as possible.
Identify which type of file compression would be most suitable for Nancy to use. Explain your choice.

Give the binary and denary equivalent of 3F hexadecimal number.

Select the appropriate column in the following table to indicate whether the named software is system software or application software.

         System Software

     Application Software

Operating system

QR code reader

Printer driver

On-screen calculator

Anti-virus software

Match utility programs with descriptions?

Software that communicates with the operating system and translates data into a format understood by an input/output device

virus scanner

Software that runs in the background and checks for malware; suspect programs are quarantined and deleted if necessary

defragmentation

Software that rearranges data on a hard disk drive (HDD) to reduce the scattering of the data stored on the HDD

security software

Software that manages access control and user accounts and also protects network interfaces

screen saver

Program that supplies static or moving images on a monitor when the computer has been idle for a period of time

device driver

What is meant by the term buffer?

part of the RAM which is used to store the operating system in use

unused areas on a hard disk drive

an area in memory that temporarily holds data

an example of firmware

What is the function of a printer driver?

area of memory that holds data waiting to be printed out

software that communicates with the operating system and translates data into a format which can be printed out

an area in memory that temporarily holds data

an example of firmware used to interface with the printer

Which of these is the correct name for the operating system function that allows many programs to run simultaneously?

utility program

application package

embedded system

multitasking

Which of these is the name of a type of interface that allows the user to type in commands on a keyboard which gives the computer instructions?

command line interface (CLI)

graphical user interface (GUI)

touchscreen interface

drop down menu interface

Which of these descriptions is the main purpose of a GUI?

allows a user to directly carry out very complex tasks on a computer

the apps will run faster in a GUI environment

GUI interface makes it much easier to use the computer

it is a type of app that allows a user to create drawings and images on the screen

Which of the following will produce a signal which is sent to the CPU to suspend its current operation?

bootstrap

buffer

interrupt

quarantine

On which one of the following memories are the BIOS settings stored?

ROM

RAM

EEPROM

CMOS

Maisey purchases a new router and attaches it to her computer.
The connection she sets up uses full duplex data transmission.
Five statements are given about full duplex data transmission.
Select if the statement is True or False.

                     True

                     False

Full Duplex data transmission can be either serial or parallel

Full Duplex data transmission is when data is transmitted both ways, but only one way at a time

Full Duplex transmission is always used to connect a device to a computer

Full Duplex data transmission is when data is transmitted both ways at the same time

Full Duplex data transmission automatically detects any errors in data

	System Software	Application Software
Operating system
QR code reader
Printer driver
On-screen calculator
Anti-virus software

G10 - CS - Unit 4 - Software (End of Unit test)

G10 - CS - Unit 4 - Software (End of Unit test)

Choose four features of an operating system and describe their function.

What is meant by virtual memory?

What is meant by disk thrashing and why does it occur?

What is meant by multitasking?

Describe what an interrupt is.

a Describe the differences between a compiler and an interpreter. [4]b Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using a compiler. [2]c Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using an interpreter. [2]

Identify and describe two methods of error checking that can be used in Question 16 to make sure that the data stored after transmission is accurate.

Nancy has captured images of her holiday with her camera. The captured images are stored as digital photo files on her camera.Explain how the captured images are converted to digital photo files.

Nancy wants to email photos to Nadia. Many of the photos are very large files, so Nancy needs to reduce their file size as much as possible.Identify which type of file compression would be most suitable for Nancy to use. Explain your choice.

Give the binary and denary equivalent of 3F hexadecimal number.

Select the appropriate column in the following table to indicate whether the named software is system software or application software.

Choose four features of an operating system and describe their function.

Match utility programs with descriptions?

What is meant by virtual memory?

What is meant by disk thrashing and why does it occur?

What is meant by multitasking?

Describe what an interrupt is.

a Describe the differences between a compiler and an interpreter. [4]b Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using a compiler. [2]c Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using an interpreter. [2]

What is meant by the term buffer?

What is the function of a printer driver?

Which of these is the correct name for the operating system function that allows many programs to run simultaneously?

Which of these is the name of a type of interface that allows the user to type in commands on a keyboard which gives the computer instructions?

Which of these descriptions is the main purpose of a GUI?

Which of the following will produce a signal which is sent to the CPU to suspend its current operation?

On which one of the following memories are the BIOS settings stored?

Maisey purchases a new router and attaches it to her computer.The connection she sets up uses full duplex data transmission.Five statements are given about full duplex data transmission.Select if the statement is True or False.

Identify and describe two methods of error checking that can be used in Question 16 to make sure that the data stored after transmission is accurate.

Nancy has captured images of her holiday with her camera. The captured images are stored as digital photo files on her camera.Explain how the captured images are converted to digital photo files.

Nancy wants to email photos to Nadia. Many of the photos are very large files, so Nancy needs to reduce their file size as much as possible.Identify which type of file compression would be most suitable for Nancy to use. Explain your choice.

Give the binary and denary equivalent of 3F hexadecimal number.

a Describe the differences between a compiler and an interpreter. [4]
b Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using a compiler. [2]
c Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using an interpreter. [2]

Nancy has captured images of her holiday with her camera. The captured images are stored as digital photo files on her camera.
Explain how the captured images are converted to digital photo files.

Nancy wants to email photos to Nadia. Many of the photos are very large files, so Nancy needs to reduce their file size as much as possible.
Identify which type of file compression would be most suitable for Nancy to use. Explain your choice.

a Describe the differences between a compiler and an interpreter. [4]
b Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using a compiler. [2]
c Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using an interpreter. [2]

Maisey purchases a new router and attaches it to her computer.
The connection she sets up uses full duplex data transmission.
Five statements are given about full duplex data transmission.
Select if the statement is True or False.

Nancy has captured images of her holiday with her camera. The captured images are stored as digital photo files on her camera.
Explain how the captured images are converted to digital photo files.

Nancy wants to email photos to Nadia. Many of the photos are very large files, so Nancy needs to reduce their file size as much as possible.
Identify which type of file compression would be most suitable for Nancy to use. Explain your choice.