Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Hardware (Section 8)

  • 1
    Which component is responsible for converting digital sound data into electrical currents in a loudspeaker?
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    (A)
    The magnet and coil
  • 2
    What is the role of the 'jolt' in the ABS system?
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    (D)
    To equalize the rotational speed of all four wheels.
  • 3
    What is the main difference between a public and a private cloud?
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    (B)
    A private cloud is owned by a single company; a public cloud is shared.
  • 4
    What technology is used by 3D scanners to capture object information?
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    A
    B
    C
  • 5
    Which technology is primarily used in the manufacturing of DRAM chips?
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    (B)
    Transistors and capacitors
  • 6
    What does ABS stand for?
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    (B)
    Anti-lock Braking System.
  • 7
    What does the term 'thrashing' refer to when using virtual memory?
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    (B)
    Excessive hard drive activity caused by swapping data between RAM and the hard drive.
  • 8
    In the context of networking, what does 'DNS' stand for?
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    (B)
    Domain Name System
  • 9
    What is the role of the Instruction Register (IR) in a CPU?
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    (B)
    To hold the current instruction being executed.
  • 10
    In a central heating system, which component controls the flow of gas?
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    (C)
    The gas valve.
  • 11
    In cloud storage, what is vendor lock-in?
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    A
    D
  • 12
    What do digital cameras use to measure the brightness levels?
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    (C)
    The sensors.
  • 13
    What is the purpose of a digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) in the context of audio output?
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    (A)
    To convert the digital data into a format compatible with the loudspeaker.
  • 14
    What is the purpose of the Address Bus?
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    (B)
    To carry the addresses of memory locations.
  • 15
    What technology is the basis for a 3D scanner?
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    (A)
    Measuring the reflection of light
  • 16
    What is the function of a DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter)?
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    (A)
    Convert digital to analog signals.
  • 17
    What does the acronym RISC stand for?
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    (B)
    Reduced Instruction Set Computer
  • 18
    What are the main differences between an IPv4 and IPv6 address?
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    (C)
    IPv4 uses a 32-bit address; IPv6 uses a 128-bit address.
  • 19
    What are two differences between wired and wireless networking?
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    B
    C
  • 20
    What happens to the number of stock items after an item is scanned at the checkout?
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    (B)
    The number is reduced by one.
  • 21
    How does an ergonomic keyboard assist users?
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    (B)
    By reducing the risk of hand/wrist injuries.
  • 22
    What are the characteristics of SSD's?
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    A
    D
  • 23
    What is DHCP used for?
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    (B)
    To automatically assign IP addresses to devices on a network.
  • 24
    In the context of a microphone, which component's vibration generates the electrical signal?
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    (C)
    The Diaphragm.
  • 25
    In a central heating system, what happens when the measured temperature drops below the pre-set value?
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    (B)
    The gas valve opens.
  • 26
    What is the primary difference between RAM and ROM?
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    (C)
    RAM is volatile (data is lost when power is off), while ROM is non-volatile.
  • 27
    What is a common application of a humidity sensor?
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    (B)
    Controlling the environment in a greenhouse
  • 28
    What does the 'decode' stage of the fetch-decode-execute cycle do?
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    (B)
    Interprets the instruction and determines what actions to take.
  • 29
    What kind of storage is a USB flash drive?
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    (B)
    Secondary storage.
  • 30
    What is the function of the motor in a hard disk drive (HDD)?
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    (B)
    To spin the platters.
  • 31
    Which of the following is a volatile type of memory?
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    (C)
    RAM
  • 32
    In a greenhouse environment control system, what is the purpose of the sensors?
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    (C)
    To measure and monitor environmental conditions.
  • 33
    What is the function of the amplifier in a microphone?
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    (B)
    To make the electric signal stronger.
  • 34
    What function does an amplifier perform within an audio system?
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    (B)
    Increases the volume and power of the audio signal.
  • 35
    What is the key feature of binder jet printing?
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    (B)
    Using inkjet print heads to spray a binder over powdered material.
  • 36
    What are some common downsides to using cloud storage?
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    A
    B
    C
  • 37
    What is a significant advantage of using a shorter wavelength laser in optical storage, like Blu-ray?
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    (B)
    Higher storage capacity.
  • 38
    What is the primary function of the 'MAC address'?
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    (A)
    To identify a device on a network.
  • 39
    Which of the following accurately describes the purpose of the microprocessor in the street lighting system?
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    (B)
    To switch the lights on and off according to the light sensor’s signal.
  • 40
    What is the primary function of the 'head unit' in the context of the embedded system in a car, as referenced in the text?
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    (B)
    Managing entertainment and display features.
  • 41
    What type of memory is generally used to store the operating system's start-up instructions?
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    (B)
    ROM
  • 42
    Which of the following is an advantage of using an embedded system in a lighting system?
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    (A)
    Lowering the electricity bill.
  • 43
    Which system has an embedded system that controls lights in a large office?
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    (B)
    Lighting systems.
  • 44
    Which component in a laser printer is responsible for permanently fixing the toner to the paper?
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    (B)
    The fuser unit
  • 45
    What is the primary function of the accelerometer in a tablet or smartphone?
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    (A)
    To determine the device's orientation
  • 46
    What method is typically used to connect the keyboard to a computer?
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    A
    B
  • 47
    Which of the following is a potential downside of storing data in the 'cloud'?
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    (B)
    The possibility of data loss due to a service outage.
  • 48
    What are some potential advantages of LCD projectors over DLP projectors?
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    (D)
    More energy efficient
  • 49
    What are the potential downsides when using public cloud storage?
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    A
    B
    D
  • 50
    In the context of networking, what does 'LAN' stand for?
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    (B)
    Local Area Network