Y8 Using Computers

What is meant by the term 'input'? (3)

• A device used to take information out of a computer

• A device used to store data

• A device used to put data in to a computer

• A device used to download more RAM

What is meant by the term 'output'? (3)

• A device used to take information out of a computer

• A device used to store data

• A device used to put data in to a computer

• A device used to download more RAM

Which of these is NOT an input device? (2)

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• Microphone

• Speakers

Which of these in NOT and output device? (2)

• Keyboard

• Speakers

• Monitor

• Printer

Proprietary software is... (4)

• Software that is free to use

• Software that you would buy off the shelf and is owned by the creators

• Software where you can edit the code of the program

• Software that is developed just for your needs

Open source software is... (4)

• Software that you cannot view or edit the source code

• Software that you would buy off the shelf and is owned by the creators

• Software that you need to buy a licence for

• Free to use software where you can view the coding and edit it where needed

What does CPU stand for? (1)

• Central Processing Unit

• Child Protection Unit

• Central Park Umbrellas

• Control Processing Unit

What is the purpose of the CPU? (2)

• Provide an interface for the computer

• Process instructions that tell the computer hardware what to do

• Show you what's happening on the computer

• Print information from the computer

We measure the speed of a CPU in... (2)

• Degrees - E.G. Celsius (oC)

• Current - E.G. Amperes (Amp)

• Bytes - E.G. Gigabytes (Gb)

• Hertz - E.G. Gigahertz (GHz)

Which of these CPUs has the most processing power? (5)

• Single Core - 4Ghz

• Dual Core - 3.6Ghz

• Quad Core - 3.2Ghz

• Octo Core - 1.5Ghz