OCR GCSE Computer Science Quiz

What are the different types of networks?

• Red, Blue, Green, Yellow

• LAN, WAN, WLAN, MAN, VPN

• Apple, Banana, Orange, Grape

• Math, Science, History, English

What is the difference between LAN and WAN?

• LAN connects devices over a large geographical area, while WAN connects devices within a limited area.

• LAN is used for wireless connections, while WAN is used for wired connections.

• LAN connects devices within a limited area, while WAN connects devices over a large geographical area.

• LAN and WAN are the same and can be used interchangeably.

What are the common network topologies?

• Square

• Triangle

• Hexagon

• The common network topologies are bus, star, ring, mesh, and hybrid.

What are the functions of an operating system?

• Cooking meals and recipes

• Playing music and videos

• Managing social media accounts

• Manage computer hardware and software resources, provide a user interface, facilitate communication between software and hardware, manage files and folders, and provide security and protection.

What is the role of a file management system in an operating system?

• Creating new files

• Managing network connections

• Running software applications

• Organizing, storing, and retrieving files on the computer

What are the different types of secondary storage?

• RAM, ROM, Cache memory, Virtual memory

• Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Printer

• CPU, GPU, Motherboard, Power supply

• Hard disk drives, solid-state drives, optical storage, magnetic tape

Explain the difference between magnetic and optical storage devices.

• Magnetic storage devices use sound waves to store data, while optical storage devices use light to store data.

• Magnetic storage devices use magnetic fields to store data, while optical storage devices use light to store data.

• Magnetic storage devices use heat to store data, while optical storage devices use light to store data.

• Magnetic storage devices use electricity to store data, while optical storage devices use light to store data.

What is the purpose of a hard disk drive in a computer system?

• To store and retrieve digital information

• To play music and videos

• To provide internet connection

• To cook food for the user

What are the advantages of using solid state drives (SSD) over traditional hard disk drives (HDD)?

• SSD consume more power than HDD

• SSD have more moving parts than HDD

• SSD are slower and less durable than HDD

• SSD are faster, more durable, consume less power, and have no moving parts.

What is the function of a USB flash drive as a secondary storage device?

• It serves as a portable, removable storage device for storing and transferring data.

• It serves as a communication device for making phone calls

• It acts as a musical instrument for playing songs

• It functions as a cooking utensil for preparing meals