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1
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What is the hardware within a computer system or smartphone which carries out the instructions of a computer program ?

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The CPU

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2
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What does CPU stand for?

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Central processing unit

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3
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When talking about a CPU what does ALU stand for?

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Arithmetic logic unit

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4
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What are the 3 main components of a CPU

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Control unit - Memory unit - ALU

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5
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When talking about a CPU what is the function of the ALU?

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performs arithmetic and logical operations

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6
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When talking about a CPU what is the function of the control unit?

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extracts instructions from memory and decodes and executes them

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7
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Complete the cycle of the CPU _ Fetch_..

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Fetch - decode - execute

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8
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Where does the CPU fetch instructions from

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Main memory

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9
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When talking about a computer system what is memory?

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A temporary storage

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10
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What 3 things might you find stored in Memory?

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Instructions. Commands and the operating system

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11
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What does RAM stand for?

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Random Access Memory

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12
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What does ROM stand for?

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Read Only Memory

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13
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What is stored in ROM?

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The boot files for the computer

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14
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Name 2 differences between RAM and ROM

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RAM is Volatile. ROM is non Volatile. Contents of RAM change frequently. Contents of ROM never change

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15
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What is the type of memory used in the main memory

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RAM

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16
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When referring to computer memory what is meant by Random Access?

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You can write anywhere in that memory space at any time

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17
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When discussing memory what is meant by volatile?

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It requires power and loses its content if there is no power

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18
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Is RAM volatile or non-volatile?

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Volatile

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19
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Where is the basic start up routine that is known as the boot sequence of a computer stored?

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In the ROM

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20
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What is virtual memory?

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A part of the hard drive used as memory when memory has become full

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21
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When would you need to use virtual memory?

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If memory is full. When you want to open a program that doesn’t fit in remaining memory space.

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22
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What does 3MGz mean?

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It is the clockspeed of the computer. It can complete 3 million cycles per second

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23
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How does cache size affect the performance of a computer?

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The larger the size of the cache the more instructions can fit in it therefore the CPU can process instructions quicker

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A computer has a quad core processor. What does this mean?

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The computer has 4 separate cores. Each is capable of running cycles. Therefore more cycles can be run simultaneously

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25
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Is ROM volatile or non-volatile?

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Non-volatile

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26
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NOT (1) =

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0

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27
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1 AND (NOT 1) =

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0

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28
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1 OR ( 1 AND (NOT 0)) =

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1

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29
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1 AND ((NOT 1) OR 1)=

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1

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30
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What is a bit?

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A single 1 or 0

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31
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What is a byte?

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8 bits

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32
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How many bytes are in a kilobyte?

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1024

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33
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How many kilobytes in a megabyte?

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1024

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34
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How does having more RAM improve the performance of a computer?

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It can load more programs and data at the same time

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35
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Finish the sequence bytes kilobytes__

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Megabyte - gigabyte - terabyte - petabyte

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36
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What is stored in the computer_s ROM

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The boot sequence (BIOS settings)

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37
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Name the type of secondary storage that is built into a computer system

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Hard disk drive. Magnetic hard disk

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38
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Is a hard disk drive volatile or non volatile?

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Non-volatile

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39
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What is optical storage?

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CDs DVDs Bluray

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40
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What does CD-ROM stand for?

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Compact disk read only memory

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41
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What is a CD ROM used for and why?

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Music CDs software disks

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42
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What does DVD stand for?

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Digital video disc

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43
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Who might use Flash Memory and why?

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Anyone who needs to transfer data from one place to another

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44
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What type of memory does a USB stick use?

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Flash memory or Solid State memory

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45
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Flash memory is also known as what?

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Solid state memory

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46
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What does the SD stand for in SD card

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Secure digital

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47
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What type of memory is used in smartphones and tablets?

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Flash memory

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48
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What does the RW stand for in DVD-RW?

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Re-writable

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49
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What is the difference between a DVD-R and a DVD-RW

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DVD-R can only be written to once

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50
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What is the following type of network: One or more servers providing services to many clients

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Client-Server network

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51
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Define a peer-to-peer network

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All computers are equal. They serve the needs of the user as well as carrying out network functions

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52
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This device directs traffic though large networks such as the internet

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Router

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53
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This device forwards packets only to the intended recipient

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Switch

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54
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What does NIC stand for?

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Network Interface Card

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55
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A computer must have this device to connect to a network

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NIC

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56
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This device sends packets to every machine connected to it

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Hub

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57
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What measurement comes after terabyte?

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Petabyte

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58
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What type of data is held in a string?

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Text or characters

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59
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What is an integer?

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Whole numbers

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60
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What is a method of describing a program using proper English rather than a programming language

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Pseudocode

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61
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What does PDF stand for?

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Portable document format

62
Q

What is a pixel?

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The smallest element of an image _ dots that make up an image on a screen

63
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How many bits does ASCII use?

A

7/8 bits (either is right)

64
Q

How many bits does Unicode use?

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16/32 bits (either is right)

65
Q

State a difference between ASCII and unicode

A

ASCII uses 7 bits. Unicode 16 bits. ASCII can represent 127 characters. Unicode can represent many more

66
Q

What do we call the list of characters a computer can represent

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Character set

67
Q

Give an example of metadata stored with an image

A

Height Width Resolution Colour depth date it was produced

68
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What do we call the smallest part of an image

69
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What is the correlation between colour depth and bits per pixel and file size?

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The more colours we use the more bits we need for each pixel the larger the file size.

70
Q

What do we call the process of turning analogue sound into digital?

71
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What is the connection between sample rate and quality of sound and file size?

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The higher the sample rate the better quality of file the larger the file size

72
Q

What two parts is an instruction split into?

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The operator (instruction part) and the operand (the data part)

73
Q

What is software?

A

Programs that run on the computer

74
Q

Give two forms of data validation

A

Length check - Type check - Range check - Presence check - Lookup check - Format check - Check digit

75
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What is meant by a range check?

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Data entered must be within a certain range eg date of birth between 01/01/1900 and 05/02/2014

76
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Is double entry a form of Validation or Verification?

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Verification

77
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A database has 3 tables that are linked. This is known as a_

A

Relational Database

78
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Give 2 tasks that the DBMS allows us to do.

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Protect data - run queries to extract data - keep data consistent -keep data accurate

79
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Define an entity

A

A real world object about what we store data

80
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Define a record

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A row of fields about one entry in the table

81
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Define a field

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A single piece of data in a record

82
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Define a primary key

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A unique field which identifies the record and cannot be repeated.

83
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A primary key which appears in a different table is known as a_

A

Foreign Key

84
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Why would we need a foreign key in a table?

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To link 2 tables together in a relational database. It acts as a bridge between the tables.

85
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List 2 tools provided by the DBMS

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Tables - Forms - Reports - Queries - Modules

86
Q

What language are websites generally written in?

A

HTML or HTML5

87
Q

Why do we use compression when sending files over the Internet

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Reduce transmission times and save storage space

88
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What type of software is needed for a computer to communicate with a device such as a printer

A

Device driver _ driver software

89
Q

Assembly language is also known as_

A

A low level language

90
Q

In what language do mnemonics make an appearance?

A

Assembly language

91
Q

What type of language is Visual Basic?

A

A high level language

92
Q

What language do machines understand?

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Binary/Machine language

93
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State two features of an IDE

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Source code editor/error diagnostics and debugger/run-time environment/translator

94
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A sequence is when_

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Instructions are executed one after the other

95
Q

Selection is when_

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The path through the program is decided by looking at a condition (IF statement)

96
Q

Iteration is when_

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The programs repeats commands until a critieria has been met (Loop)

97
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What is the difference between a FOR loop and a WHILE loop

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With a FOR loop we know how many times the loop will run before the code is run. With a WHILE loop the user can choose to stop the loop or keep repeating

98
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What is the difference between a variable and a constant?

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A variables value can change in the program. A constant cannot change

99
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Where do we declare global variables

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At the top of the program

100
Q

Define an Array

A

A set of variables with the same name (identifier)

101
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What is a variable?

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An identifier that points to a place in memory

102
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What is a syntax error

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A mistake which breaks the grammar of the programming language

103
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What is a logic error

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The program will run however it does not give you the result you expected

104
Q

Name a type of input device that could be used by someone who is blind

A

Braille keyboar - microphone (voice recognition)

105
Q

What input devices would a central heating system use?

A

Temp sensor (thermometer) - timer - dial - keypad

106
Q

Name 3 different types of printer

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Ink jet - laser - 3d - plotter - dot matrix - thermal

107
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Name 3 output devices that perform different functions

A

Printer monitor speakers actuators

108
Q

Name a device to output sound

A

Speaker or headphones

109
Q

What is an actuator?

A

Output device to produce physical movement

110
Q

What am I: I am used to control wheelchairs and to remotely control lights or security cameras and robots. I am used in home entertainment systems like the XBOX and PS3.

A

Joystick _ games controller

111
Q

What type of sensor is the XBOX Kinect

A

Motion sensor

112
Q

What type of device is a digital camera?

A

Input device

113
Q

What is an eye-typer?

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A camera that tracks the movement of the eye and detect which key they are looking to gain input

114
Q

Name a suitable input device for someone who cannot use their arms.

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Eye typer. Foot mouse etc.

115
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Name a suitable input device for blind people

A

Braille keyboard or microphone (voice recognition)

116
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Name 2 features of a hard drive

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Large capacity - fairly cheap - magnetic storage not portable

117
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Name 2 features of a CD-ROM

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Small and portable. It can be used on most devices. IS read only so cannot be copied over. Small capacity approximately 700MB

118
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Name 2 features of a solid state drive

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Very portable and good for carrying work.

119
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Give an example of magnetic storage

A

Hard drive and magnetic tape

120
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Give an example of optical storage

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CD-ROM DVD-ROM CD-RW etc

121
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State 2 functions of an operating system

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Provide a user interface. Provide a platform for applications to run. Perform memory management. Perform file/disk management

122
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Name 2 different operating systems

A

Windows: iOS: Android: Linux: Ubuntu

123
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Explain multi-tasking

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Allows more than 1 process to run at the (apparently) same time in oprder to maximise computer resources.

124
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Name 2 utility programs and their uses

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System cleanup - (Searches for and) deletes files/programs which are no longer used. Automatic update - Checks on the (software manufacturer’s site on the) Internet for newer versions of programs which are installed. Disk defrag - cleanup the hard drive - move files - Anti Virus

125
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Why would a company need custom written software?

A

IF software does not exist to do the job the company wants. If the software that does exist doesn’t do exactly what they need

126
Q

What do we mean by Off the Shelf software?

A

Software that is available in shops

127
Q

Give an example of off the shelf software

A

Excel. Access. Word etc

128
Q

State two features of open source software

A

Is free to use. Lots of people contribute to it. Doesn’t need a license

129
Q

What does HTTP stand for?

A

Hypertext transfer protocol

130
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What does HTTPS stand for

A

As above secure

131
Q

What does LAN stand for?

A

Local area network

132
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What is a WAN?

A

Wide area network

133
Q

What numbers are used in binary?

134
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State 2 differences between a LAN and a WAN

A

LAN is over a small geographical area. A WAN is over a large geographical area. LAN uses cables/wireless to transfer data. A WAN uses telephone system etc.

135
Q

State 2 different LAN topologies

A

Bus - Ring - Star

136
Q

What is the difference between a DVD-R and a DVD-RW

A

DVD-R can only be written to once

137
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What is a solid state drive?

A

A form of flash memory. Portable storage that does not use magnetic tape like a HDD

138
Q

What is cloud storage?

A

Online storage

139
Q

How many times bigger is a terabyte to a gigabyte?

A

1024 or 1000

140
Q

What type of memory is cheaper? Hard disk drive - optical storage - flash memory

A

Flash memory

141
Q

What is 1 advantage and 1 disadvantage of cloud storage

A

Cheap: automatically backed up - secure - extendable. Relies on internet access - requires password access; speed depends upon the internet connection speed

142
Q

What is an input device?

A

A device used to get data into the computer system

143
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What is an output device?

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A device that displays or communicates the processed data

144
Q

Do input devices deal with analogue or digital data?

145
Q

What type of input device would be used for data entry into a computer system?

A

A keyboard

146
Q

What am I? I am used as a pointing device to point at objects on the screen and select items by clicking or double clicking

147
Q

There is a variation of a computer mouse. What is it called

A

A trackerball

148
Q

What am I? I am used to record something analogue to convert it to digital and to be stored onto CDs or as MP3 files. I am an input device used to input sound.

A

Microphone

149
Q

What am I? I am an input device used in supermarkets at checkouts at self service checkouts and by store workers to analyse the products on the shelves eg to check sell by dates. I scan something on the products to input it into the computer system

A

Barcode scanner

150
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What devices are input AND output devices

A

Touchscreen

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