Systems

Question 1

What is the order of data flow?

Answer 1

Input - Processing - Output
/
Main or Internal
Memory

Question 2

What is the function of an input device?

Answer 2

They are used to enter data

Question 3

What is the function of a processor?

Answer 3

To decide what instructions mean and what to do

Question 4

What is the function of an output device?

Answer 4

To show the results of processing

Question 5

What is the function of the main/internal memory?

Answer 5

To store data that is being used

Question 6

What is the function of backing storage?

Answer 6

To store data when the computer is switched off

Question 7

Name the 3 types of computer system

Answer 7

Personal computers (PCs)
Mainframe computers
Supercomputers

Question 8

What is a typical use for an embedded computer?

Answer 8

In domestic and industrial appliances

Question 9

Where are mainframe and supercomputers used?

Answer 9

Banks, insurance firms and universities

Question 10

What are the advantages of an embedded computer?

Answer 10

Main instructions don’t need to be altered by the user

Simple instructions such as choosing the wash temperature, can be inputted

Question 11

What is a disadvantage of a embedded computer?

Answer 11

They only perform one task