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Computer Science Ocr Gcse Components Of A Computer System Exam Questions And Answers
Computer Science Ocr Gcse Components Of A Computer System Exam Questions And Answers
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Gcse Computer Science Ocr (Components Test Questions And Answers)
Computer 
A machine that processes data. 
 
 
 
Embedded Systems 
Computers built into other devices, like dishwashers, microwaves and TVs. 
 
 
 
 
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CPU 
Known as the 'brain' of the computer. 
It processes all of the data and instructions that make the systems work. 
 
 
 
Characteristics which affect the processing power of the CPU 
- Clock speed 
- Number of cores 
- C...
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Ocr Gcse Computer Science - Network Protocols Test Questions And Answers
TCP 
This sets how devices communicate on a network, responsible for splitting the data into packets and reassembling the packets into the original order once they reach the desired device. 
 
 
 
IP 
The protocol responsible for packet switching. 
 
 
 
 
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HTTP 
Used by web browsers to access websites and communicate with web servers. 
 
 
 
HTTPS 
A more secure version of...
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Ocr Gcse Computer Science - Paper 1 Key Terms And Definitions 2024.
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) 
Performs operations on data e.g. Addition, subtraction 
 
 
 
Control Unit (CU) 
Coordinating activities of the CPU 
 
 
 
 
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Registers 
Quick, small stores of data within the CPU 
 
 
 
Memory Address Register (MAR) 
Holds memory address for data or a instruction about to be used by the CPU 
 
 
 
Memory Data Register (MDR) 
Holds actual data o...
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Gcse Ocr J277- Computer Science Memory And Storage Test Questions With 100% Correct Answers
Primary Memory 
Memory that can be addressed and accessed directly by the processor. 
 
 
 
2 types of primary memory 
->RAM (Random Access Memory) 
-> RAM (Read Only Memory) 
 
 
 
 
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RAM (Random Access Memory) 
-> Stores parts of the OS currently being used by the computer for access by the CPU 
-> Stores programs currently running for access by the CPU 
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Ocr Computer Science Paper 1 Exam Questions And Answers Already Graded A+
What is the purpose of systems software? 
Software designed to run or maintain a computer 
 
 
 
Describe the functionality of systems software. 
It controls the operations of computer hardware 
 
 
 
 
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What is an operating system? 
A piece of software responsible for running the computer, managing hardware, applications, users and resources 
 
 
 
What are the 5 things th...
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Ocr Gcse Computer Science - Unit 2 Revision Exam Questions And Answers 2024
Define what is meant by abstraction. 
Abstraction means removing unnecessary details to focus on the important elements. 
 
 
 
What is an algorithm? 
An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure for solving problems. 
 
 
 
 
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An algorithm can be written and displayed as plain, written text. 
State two other ways of displaying algorithms. 
Pseudocode 
Flow diagrams 
 
 
 
Defi...
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Gcse Ocr Computer Science – Network Exam Questions And Answers
What is a network? 
A network is a set of connected computers and other devices in order to share resources. This includes files, application software and hardware. 
 
 
 
What are the two types of network? 
LAN and WAN 
 
 
 
What is a LAN? 
Local Area Network - covers a small geographical area 
 
 
 
What is a WAN? 
Wide Area Network - covers a large geographical area 
 
 
 
What is network infrastructure? 
Network infrastructure is the hardware and software resources of an entire network that...
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The Cpu Gcse Ocr Computer Science Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers
What does the CPU stand for? 
The Central Processing Unit. 
 
 
 
What is the CPU? 
The brain of the computer system. 
 
 
 
 
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What does the CPU do? 
Process all the data and instructions that make the computer system work. 
 
 
 
What does the processing power of a CPU depend on? 
It's: 
-Clock speed 
-Number of cores 
-Cache size 
 
 
 
What does the CPU architecture de...
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Ocr Gcse Computer Science 9 - 1 (Component 1) With 100% Correct Answers
CPU 
Central Processing Unit: The main part of the computer, consisting of the registers, ALU and control unit. 
 
 
 
Von Neumann Architecture 
Traditional computer architecture that forms the basis of most digital computer systems. Instructions are fetched, decoded and executed one at a time. 
 
 
 
 
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MAR 
Memory Address Register: Holds the address of data ready for use by the memory data register. or the address of an instruction passed from the program counter. Step 2 ...
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Ocr Gcse Computer Science - Operating Systems Exam Questions And Answers
What does the 'Operating System' do with peripheral devices? 
Allow the computer to communicate with them 
 
 
 
What does the word 'Interface' mean? 
A menu that the user can interact with 
 
 
 
 
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What is a GUI? 
Graphical User Interface 
 
 
 
If you are writing a document and you press print, does the program know how to communicate with the printer?...why? 
No, it...
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Ocr Gcse Computer Science Paper 1 Test Questions And Answers.
what is the purpose of the CPU? 
to process data by following the fetch-decode-execute cycle, it's incharge of searching, sorting, calculating and decision making 
 
 
 
what happens at the fetch stage? 
the CPU fetches data and instructions from RAM and then stores them in it's own temporary memory called registers 
 
 
 
 
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what happens at the decode stage? 
the CPU und...
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Ocr Gcse (9-1) Computer Science 1.2 Memory Test Questions And Answers
What is RAM? 
Random Access Memory 
 
 
 
What is ROM? 
Read Only Memory 
 
 
 
 
What does volatile mean? 
Loses all contents when power is lost 
 
 
 
Is RAM volatile or non-volatile? 
RAM is volatile 
 
 
 
Is ROM volatile or non-volatile? 
ROM is non-volatile 
 
 
 
What is the purpose of RAM? 
To store files/data and the part of the operating system currently in use, to be accessed by the CPU 
 
 
 
What is the purpose of ROM? 
Contains the BIOS and bootstrap loader for starting the compute...
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Ocr Gcse Computer Science Paper 2 Revision Exam Questions And Answers.
Computational thinking 
The steps you take to find rhe best solution to a complex problem 
 
 
 
Three key techniques for computational thinking 
Decomposing - breaking down into smaller problems and solving individually 
Abstraction - picking out the important bits 
Algorithmic thinking - logical way of getting from the problem to the solution - steps 
 
 
 
 
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Ocr Gcse Computer Science - Unit 1 Revision Exam Fully Solved & Updated 2024.
List two components with which the CPU works to execute program instructions. 
Memory 
Input and Output Devices 
 
 
 
Describe the role of the Control Unit in the fetch-decode-execute cycle. 
The control unit coordinates the actions of the computer. It sends out control signals to other parts of the CPU and to other components of the computer. 
 
 
 
 
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