Computing - Systems

Question 1

What is a stored program computer?

Answer 1

A computer that can perform multiple tasks

Question 2

What is hardware?

Answer 2

Any part of a computer that is real

Question 3

What are the 2 types of hardware?

Answer 3

Internal

External

Question 4

Give 4 examples of internal hardware

Answer 4

CPU
Hard disk
Fan
Motherboard

Question 5

What is another word for external hardware?

Answer 5

Peripherals

Question 6

Give 4 examples of external hardware

Answer 6

Monitor
Mouse
Keyboard
Printer

Question 7

What are the 5 types of hardware device?

Answer 7

Input device
Output device
Processing device
Storage device
Communication device

Question 8

For OCR, is a touch screen input or output?

Answer 8

Output

Question 9

What is software?

Answer 9

Any part of a computer which is virtual (not real)

Question 10

What is an embedded computer?

Answer 10

A computer inside a machine that controls its functions

Question 11

What is the process of a system?

Answer 11

Input
Process
Output

Question 12

What is the difference between hardware and software standards?

Answer 12

Hardware standards allow interconnection of devices (e.g. HDMI)
Software standards allow users to share data efficiently (e.g. PDF)

Question 13

What are open standards?

Answer 13

They allow users to change and access the source code in open source software

Question 14

What are the 3 benefits of open standards?

Answer 14

Application independence (access to resources is not dependent on a single application)
Platform independence (not specific to a single platform)
Long-term access (openly developed and updated)

Question 15

Describe the Data Protection Act

Answer 15

Data should be:
Processed fairly and lawfully
Obtained for a specified and lawful purpose and used accordingly
Limited to specified data, be accurate and up to date
Kept only for as long as necessary for the specified purpose
Kept securely
Not transferred outside of the EU

Question 16

Describe the Computer Misuse Act

Answer 16

It is illegal to:
Gain unauthorised access to computer material
Gain unauthorised access to intent to commit or facilitate a crime
Commit unauthorised modification of computer material
Make, supply or obtain anything that can be used in computer misuse offences