Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Hardware (Section 26)

  • 1
    Which of the following is an example of a wireless network protocol?
    답변
    (B)
    Bluetooth
  • 2
    What function does a modem perform?
    답변
    (A)
    Converting digital signals to analog signals.
  • 3
    What are some functionalities of a Firewall?
    답변
    A
    B
  • 4
    Which component is *essential* for synchronizing all operations in a computer system?
    답변
    (B)
    The system clock.
  • 5
    What format does the microphone convert sound into?
    답변
    (C)
    Digital data.
  • 6
    How do keyboard work?
    답변
    (D)
    By keys
  • 7
    What happens during the thermal bubble process in inkjet printers?
    답변
    (B)
    A small bubble forms, ejecting ink.
  • 8
    What does the acronym USB stand for?
    답변
    (A)
    Universal Serial Bus
  • 9
    How do digital cameras convert light into an image?
    답변
    (B)
    By converting light to an electric signal.
  • 10
    What does the analog-to-digital converter (ADC) do in a digital camera?
    답변
    (A)
    Converts the electric charges into a digital image.
  • 11
    What method does an inkjet printer use to apply ink to a paper?
    답변
    (A)
    Thermal bubble
  • 12
    Which of the following can be used as I/O devices?
    답변
    A
    B
    C
    D
  • 13
    What is the function of the DHCP server?
    답변
    (B)
    To assign IP addresses automatically
  • 14
    Which device can act as both an input and an output device?
    답변
    (C)
    Touchscreen
  • 15
    What is the main function of a barcode system?
    답변
    (B)
    To track and store stock information.
  • 16
    What type of scanner uses a beam of infrared light to detect touch?
    답변
    (D)
    Infrared touchscreens.
  • 17
    Which of the following is an advantage of LED screens over LCD screens?
    답변
    (A)
    They produce more light with less power.
  • 18
    Which components are primarily involved in generating sound from an electrical signal in a loudspeaker?
    답변
    A
    B
    D
  • 19
    Which of the following are advantages of a DLP projector?
    답변
    A
    B
  • 20
    What are the main advantages of a DLP projector?
    답변
    A
    B
  • 21
    What type of cable is primarily used for high-speed internet connections?
    답변
    (C)
    Fiber Optic
  • 22
    What is a characteristic that distinguishes a single-layer Blu-ray disc from a DVD?
    답변
    (B)
    Blu-ray discs have a higher storage capacity.
  • 23
    What is the meaning of 'ISA' in the context of computer architecture?
    답변
    (B)
    Instruction Set Architecture
  • 24
    What is the primary advantage of using a blue laser over a red laser in optical storage devices like Blu-ray?
    답변
    (B)
    Increased storage capacity.
  • 25
    Which technology allows for multi-touch capability?
    답변
    (C)
    Capacitive touchscreens.
  • 26
    What is the typical role of the transfer roller in a laser printer?
    답변
    (C)
    To transfer the toner from the drum to the paper.
  • 27
    What is the purpose of a dual-layer disc in an optical storage device (e.g. DVD or Blu-ray)?
    답변
    (B)
    To increase the storage capacity.
  • 28
    What is the purpose of the 'key field' in the context of barcode scanners used in a stock system?
    답변
    (C)
    To uniquely identify the stock item in the stock database.
  • 29
    What is the main function of an actuator?
    답변
    (B)
    To convert electrical signals into mechanical motion.
  • 30
    What is a major advantage of using an SSD over an HDD?
    답변
    C
    D
  • 31
    What best describes the operation of a touchscreen?
    답변
    (B)
    Replaces the keyboard and mouse
  • 32
    Which of the following is a characteristic of solid-state drives (SSDs) as compared to traditional hard disk drives (HDDs)?
    답변
    (D)
    SSDs have faster read/write speeds.
  • 33
    Which of the following is NOT a function of a modem?
    답변
    (C)
    Routing data packets between networks
  • 34
    What is the role of a DHCP server?
    답변
    (A)
    To assign IP addresses dynamically.
  • 35
    What is the purpose of the read/write head in an HDD?
    답변
    (B)
    To read and write data to the platters.
  • 36
    Which factor is most relevant for the storage capacity of an optical disc?
    답변
    (C)
    The number of layers.
  • 37
    Which of the following is NOT a function typically performed by a router?
    답변
    (D)
    Converting analog signals to digital signals.
  • 38
    Which device is primarily responsible for connecting your home network to the internet?
    답변
    (C)
    Router
  • 39
    In a DLP projector, how is the image formed on the screen?
    답변
    (C)
    By reflecting light from micro-mirrors.
  • 40
    Which of the following terms is most closely associated with the time it takes for a hard drive's read/write head to find the correct track?
    답변
    (B)
    Seek time
  • 41
    Which of the following is a component of a capacitive touchscreen?
    답변
    (B)
    A flexible transparent coating
  • 42
    Which of the following is a potential risk of storing data in the cloud? (Select two)
    답변
    A
    B
  • 43
    Which type of display technology is known for its ability to create deep blacks by turning off individual pixels?
    답변
    (C)
    OLED
  • 44
    What does the CMOS chip in an optical mouse do?
    답변
    (B)
    Analyzes the changing image patterns.
  • 45
    What converts the digital data into an electric current to drive a loudspeaker?
    답변
    (B)
    An amplifier.
  • 46
    What is the role of the ISP in relation to IP addresses?
    답변
    (D)
    The ISP can assign both static and dynamic IP addresses.
  • 47
    What part of the camera captures light?
    답변
    (B)
    The image sensor.
  • 48
    Which of the following can 3D printing be used for?
    답변
    A
    C
  • 49
    How does the wavelength of light impact the storage capacity of optical media?
    답변
    (A)
    Shorter wavelengths allow for a greater storage density.
  • 50
    In a digital camera, what is the relationship between the image sensor and the amount of light that enters?
    답변
    (A)
    It converts the light into an image.