Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Hardware (Section 7)

  • 1
    What is the purpose of the three large squares on the corners of a QR code?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    To assist the camera to correctly read the QR code.
  • 2
    What type of device is used to produce sound in a computer system?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Loudspeaker
  • 3
    What are two advantages of using a wireless network over a wired network?
    Trả lời
    A
    C
  • 4
    What is the role of the Data Bus?
    Trả lời
    (A)
    To transmit data between the CPU, memory, and I/O devices.
  • 5
    What is a function of the Read-Only Memory (ROM)?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Boot-up instructions
  • 6
    In a resistive touchscreen, how is the touch position determined?
    Trả lời
    (A)
    By sensing the change in electrical resistance when the screen is touched.
  • 7
    Which component of a flash memory cell actually stores the data?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    The floating gate.
  • 8
    What is a major downside of using CD-RWs?
    Trả lời
    (D)
    Have a limited number of write cycles.
  • 9
    What does the text describe as an input to the embedded system that controls lights in the office?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    The brightness of the natural light.
  • 10
    What is the purpose of using a CMOS in an optical mouse?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    To read and process the reflected light.
  • 11
    In a chemical process, the computer is controlling the operation of:
    Trả lời
    (D)
    All of the above.
  • 12
    What is the role of a 'printer driver' in the printing process?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Translating the document into a language the printer understands.
  • 13
    What function does a microphone perform?
    Trả lời
    (A)
    Converts sound waves into an electrical current.
  • 14
    What is the function of the fuser unit in a laser printer?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    To melt the toner onto the paper.
  • 15
    What type of device is used to detect changes in air pressure?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    Pressure Sensor
  • 16
    What element is present in a capacitive touchscreen but not a resistive touchscreen?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    A layer of conductive material
  • 17
    Which is a characteristic of an LCD projector that is NOT present in a DLP projector?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Use of LCD panels to create the image
  • 18
    In the context of cloud computing, what is 'vendor lock-in'?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    The reliance on a single cloud provider.
  • 19
    What does the term 'sensors' refer to in the context of input and output devices?
    Trả lời
    (A)
    Devices that read or measure physical properties from their surroundings.
  • 20
    What is a disadvantage of embedded systems?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    They are dedicated to a specific task.
  • 21
    What does 'disk fragmentation' mean?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    The scattering of parts of a file across different areas of the hard drive.
  • 22
    What is a primary function of a router?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Forwarding data packets between networks.
  • 23
    What type of touchscreen technology relies on the change in electric charge when touched?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Capacitive
  • 24
    What are some key advantages that SSDs offer over HDDs?
    Trả lời
    A
    C
  • 25
    What type of data does the text mention is frequently used by washing machines controlled by an embedded system?
    Trả lời
    (D)
    White goods data
  • 26
    Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of using Wi-Fi?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Potential for reduced security.
  • 27
    In the street lighting system, what component converts the light sensor's reading into a format the microprocessor can understand?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    The ADC.
  • 28
    What determines the storage capacity of an optical disc?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    The wavelength of the laser used to read and write data.
  • 29
    What type of memory is typically used to store the operating system's boot instructions?
    Trả lời
    (D)
    ROM
  • 30
    Which components are used in a flash memory cell structure?
    Trả lời
    (A)
    Transistors, a dielectric layer, a floating gate, and a control gate.
  • 31
    In a resistive touchscreen, what happens when you press the screen?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    The resistance changes.
  • 32
    In a typical 3D printing process, what happens immediately *after* the design of an object is created?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    The design is converted into a format for the printer.
  • 33
    What best describes the operation of OCR software?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    To recognize letters in the image.
  • 34
    What best describes the function of a fuser unit?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    The fuser unit is used to melt the toner.
  • 35
    What is a primary function of the switch?
    Trả lời
    (A)
    Connecting multiple devices in the same network.
  • 36
    What is the function of the 'floating gate' in a flash memory cell?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    To store the electrical charge that represents a bit of data.
  • 37
    What type of touchscreen uses an array of sensors and infrared transmitters to detect touch?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Infrared touchscreens
  • 38
    Which technology utilizes a red laser to read and write data?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    CD
  • 39
    What determines the time it takes to access data on an HDD?
    Trả lời
    A
    B
  • 40
    What is the main function of the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) in a car?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    To prevent the wheels from locking up during braking.
  • 41
    What does an ADC convert?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    Analog to digital signals.
  • 42
    What is a major difference between a DVD and a Blu-ray disc related to storage capacity?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    Blu-ray has a higher storage capacity than DVD.
  • 43
    What is the role of the laser in a CD or DVD drive?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    To read and write data to the disc.
  • 44
    What type of system has an embedded system to set and deactivate a security code?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    Security systems.
  • 45
    What is a 'MAC address' primarily used for?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    Identifying devices on a local network.
  • 46
    What is the primary function of a microprocessor in an ABS system?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    To monitor the speed of each wheel.
  • 47
    Which type of memory uses the floating gate transistor?
    Trả lời
    (D)
    Flash memory
  • 48
    In a laser printer, which component is involved in applying the toner to the paper?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    The drum
  • 49
    Which of the following is/are considered benefits of embedded systems?
    Trả lời
    A
    C
    D
  • 50
    In a loudspeaker, what component's movement creates sound waves?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    The cone