RAM,

rtual Memory
Questions
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ROM & Q 8
1. For each of the following types of memory, tick
whether they are primary or secondary storage

5. As primary storage, ROM is volatile memory. Fill in one

circle.

Type of memory
Primary
Se ondary
RAM
Primary
Hard disk
Primary
[3]
USB removable
drive
2. A type of memory that loses the data stored when the
power is lost is known as what type of memory? Fill in one
circle
m Volatile

m Primary

m Nonvolatile

m Secondary
DRAM

[1]

3. Put the following types of storage into order of how

quickly data can be accessed from them.
Registers
Flash drive
Hard disk drive RAM

Cache

6. Fill in the text below with the words beneath.

Static memory
is made using capacitors
. As
capacitors slowly lose their charge, they have to be
constantly refreshed. This is why it is called dram
. transistors
(SRAM) is much
faster
and uses dynamic
. It needs power, but doesnt need to
refresh.
transistors

Type of memory
ROM
Solid State Drive
Cache

static memory

capacitors

[5]

dynamic

Primary

Secondary

[3]

[5]

4. When a computer has no more space left in RAM it can

use space on the hard disk as if it were RAM. This is called
what?
[1]
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False

7. For each of the following types of memory, tick

whether they are primary or secondary storage

Fastest

Slowest

m True

[1]

8. What development in storage technology has allowed

small, portable devices to be built that no longer need
moving parts.

[1]
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Input Devices
Questions

Q9
1. Devices which get information into a computer system
are known as what? Fill in one circle.
m Processing devices
m Output devices
m Storage Devices
m Input devices
[1]

2. Match the following input devices to their

description.
Mouse

4. Match the following input devices to their description.

Graphics tablet

The location of an eye

is watched by a camera
to type
For data entry with raised dots

Footmouse

on keys to locate

h t at is sensitive
Contains a CCD
them
to light
Eye typer

Camera
wheelchairs to

Keyboard

Joystick
Microphone

Touchpad

Senses temperature

w
Used to control
move left/right/forward/back

Braille keyboard

Used to control a pointer on the

screen

Image scanner

Used for data entry

Controls a mouse by
touching a small touch
sensitive area
Converts sound waves into an
electronic signal
[6]

Controls a mouse
using foot
pedals
Used by graphic artists with a
pressure sensitive pen

Thermocouple

[6]

5. Complete the text below using the words beneath.

A touch screen
input

3. Which of the following three options are most likely to control a mouse
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Contains a CCD that

moves along a
track

is a modern device that acts as both an

and output device. It detects differences in
capacitance

caused by one or more fingers being

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pointer on the screen? Tick three boxes.
q Mouse
q Microphone q Thermocouple
Scanner
q Keyboard q Touchpad q Graphics tablet

q
q Camera

[3]

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Software can use this input to alter what is displayed on the screen.
This
[4]
is an output
.
output touch screen
input
capacitance

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utput Devices
Questions

Q
10
1. Devices which put information back out into the world
are known as what? Fill in one circle.
m Processing devices
m Output devices
m Storage Devices
m Input devices
[1]
2. Match the following output devices to their
description.
Monito
r

Motor
Printer

Outputs text and images

onto paper

5. Match the following input devices to their description.

LED

A fine beam of very bright light

Actuator

Diodes that emit light

Laser

Used to make mechanical

movement

Outputs sound from

the computer

[3]

6. What do each of the following acronyms stand for?

Outputs images
oa
t
projector
screen

Speak
er

Outputs rotational
energy

Projector

Outputs images or video

3. Which of the following three options main output is

light? Tick three
boxes.
q Monitor
q Actuator
q Printer
q Speaker
q Projector q LEDs

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Acronym
CRT
LCD
LED

Stands for

Cathode ray tube

Liquid clear display
Light emitting diode

a computer monitor?
4.
Wha
t is
anot
her
nam
e
for
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[3]

[5]

Screen//Display
[3]

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5. Complete the text below using the words beneath.

,
Printers generally use two types of technology.
Inkjet printer w
have a print head that heats the ink in hi
a toner
to force a droplet of ink onto the page. ch
Laser printers
have a laser that scans across a print is
a
drum. Wherever the laser touches becomes charged. nozzle
[1]

fine coloured dust, is attracted onto the print drum. As the

paper passes the drum, the toner settles on it. Heat fixes
the toner to the paper.

[4]
inkjet printers

nozzle

laser printers toner

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orage Devices
Questions

Q 11
1. Hard disks and CD drives are both examples of what type
of storage?
m Magnetic storage
m Primary storage
m Optical storage
m Secondary storage
[1]
2. Connect the characteristics on the left to an explanation
or example on
the right.
Capacit
y

10MB/
s

Speed

500G
B

4. Put the following storage devices/media into order of

capacity. Put the device with the largest capacity at the
top.
CD
Hard disk drive DVD
largest capacity
smallest capacity [3]
5. Put the following storage devices/media into order of data
rate. Put the device with the largest data rate at the top.
CD
Hard disk drive DVD

fastest data rate

Portability

How long it
works
without
failing

Durability

How we ll it travels

Reliability

How robust it is to
damage

slowest data rate [3]

[5]

3. For each of the following storage devices, tick the type

of technology that it uses. The first is completed as an
example. Tick once per row.
Storage
Device
Magnetic
tape
DVD
Flash
memory
CD
Hard Disk
Drive

Optical

Magnetic

Solid State

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6. A laptop is being sold with two choices. Both have 200GB

drives with the same data transfer rate. One is magnetic
and one is solid state. Which
of the following will be true? Fill in one circle.
m The magnetic one is more reliable as no moving parts
m The magnetic one will be faster as the head has to move
[1]
m The solid state one will use less power
7. A friend wishes to transfer files from one computer to
another. Why would you suggest a USB flash drive over a
CD R.
m It will be cheaper
m More durable as doesnt scratch

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8. A DVD has two layers. What is its storage capacity?

[1]
[1]

[4]

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9. A DVD has two layers on each side. What is its

storage capacity?

[1]

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