Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Hardware (Section 3)
1
Which of the following is an advantage of Solid State Drives (SSDs)?
2
What does the ABS system do when a wheel locks up during braking?
Хариулт(B)
Releases braking pressure to the locked wheel.
3
What are the key components in a digital camera to create a digital image? (Select all that apply)
4
What technology is typically used to recognize a human face?
Хариулт(B)
Facial recognition software.
5
What is an advantage of SRAM over DRAM?
6
Which of the following is an example of non-volatile memory?
7
What type of sensor does an optical mouse use to detect movement?
8
How does the wavelength of the laser beam used in Blu-ray discs compare to that used in DVDs?
Хариулт(B)
Blu-ray uses a shorter wavelength laser.
9
What does the term 'write endurance' refer to in the context of flash memory?
Хариулт(C)
The maximum number of write cycles a memory cell can handle.
10
Which component within a microphone is responsible for the creation of the electrical signal?
11
In a laser printer, what is the role of the photosensitive drum?
Хариулт(C)
To build a static image on its surface to attract toner particles.
12
What is the main function of the read/write head in a hard disk drive (HDD)?
Хариулт(C)
To read and write data to the platters.
13
What is the primary unit of measurement for data transfer rates?
14
In a hard disk drive, what are the platters coated with?
15
In a chemical process control system, the DAC is used to:
Хариулт(B)
Convert digital signals to analog signals.
16
What is the primary function of a printer driver?
Хариулт(A)
To convert the data from the document into a format the printer can understand.
17
Which component in the inkjet printer is used to propel ink onto the paper?
18
What type of scanner generates three-dimensional images?
19
What is the main difference between LCD and OLED displays in terms of how they produce an image?
Хариулт(A)
LCDs use backlighting, while OLEDs do not.
20
What type of system uses the keypad as an input?
21
In laser printing, what is the 'transfer' stage responsible for?
Хариулт(D)
Moving the toner from the drum to the paper.
22
In the context of a digital camera, what does 'dpi' stand for?
23
What does the term 'clock speed' refer to in the context of a CPU?
Хариулт(C)
The rate at which the CPU executes instructions.
24
What is the primary function of the light sensor in a street lighting system?
Хариулт(B)
To detect the time of day.
25
What is the potential issue with using flash memory (SSDs) in terms of data write operations?
26
What device is typically used to create a wireless network?
27
What component converts electrical signals into sound waves in a computer's output system?
28
In a greenhouse environment control system, what signal does the computer send if the humidity level is below the pre-set value?
Хариулт(B)
A signal to spray water into the air.
29
What are the two main types of primary memory?
30
What is the difference between the MAC address and the IP address?
Хариулт(A)
The MAC address is a unique hardware address, while the IP address is used for network communication.
31
What component is used to produce sound in the given image?
32
What does the term 'volatile memory' refer to?
Хариулт(C)
Memory that loses its data when power is removed.
33
What is the main purpose of the ALU?
Хариулт(B)
To perform arithmetic and logical operations.
34
In a chemical process, what action would a DAC take?
Хариулт(B)
Convert a digital signal from the computer to an analog signal.
35
What is the main difference between a switch and a hub?
Хариулт(B)
A switch transmits data to the intended recipient only, while a hub broadcasts to all connected devices.
36
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of an optical mouse compared to a mechanical mouse?
Хариулт(D)
Doesn't need a special surface.
37
What are the three main components of the fetch-decode-execute cycle?
38
What are the potential risks associated with using cloud storage?
39
In the context of virtual memory, what is a 'page'?
Хариулт(B)
A fixed-length contiguous block of data used in virtual memory systems.
40
Which of the following is a key characteristic of solid-state drives (SSDs) that makes them different from Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)?
Хариулт(D)
SSDs have no moving parts, while HDDs do.
41
What is the role of the 'floating gate' in a flash memory cell?
Хариулт(B)
To store the electrical charge that represents a bit.
42
Which of the following factors are used by facial recognition software?
43
What is the primary goal of the 'fetch' stage in the fetch-decode-execute cycle?
Хариулт(C)
To retrieve the instruction from memory.
44
What is one of the applications of an embedded system within the context of this document?
45
What type of memory is typically used to store the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) or firmware in a computer?
46
In the context of networking, what does 'IPv6' refer to?
Хариулт(C)
The latest version of the Internet Protocol.
47
Which of the following is the most significant advantage of using a static IP address?
Хариулт(D)
Remains constant, making it easier to access a device remotely.
48
What are the main benefits of SSDs compared to traditional HDDs?
49
What process happens during the transformation of sound into digital data via a microphone?
50
Which of the following best describes the main purpose of an SSD?
Хариулт(A)
Provide a fast, non-volatile storage solution.
