A Level Computer Science Quiz 2015 Part 1

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This A Level Computer Science Quiz 2015 Part 1 quiz contains 15 multiple choice questions designed to help you revise and test your A level Computer Science Quizzes knowledge. Select an answer for each question and click “Submit Answer” to see instant feedback. Take your time and try to score as high as possible!

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With the new age of technology, we must have come across so many definitions about the word computer. Now in relation to its studies, computer science can be defined/said to be defined as the study of computer and algorithmic processes, including their applications, their hardware and software designs. The knowledge of computer science benefits the business and the personal world efficiently.

The quiz applies the principle of the following topics: binary conversions, logic gates, knowledge of the key concepts in programming and algorithm, knowledge about the components of a computer such as the CPU etc.With regard to this , this quiz has been put together for students going in for the Advanced level Computer science examinations or other computer science related exams. It is made up of 15 questions. For more of these quizzes click more or you can also visit our website to get more quizzes on different subjects.

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Question 1 of 15

A de-multiplexer has

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Question 2 of 15

Convert the fractional decimal number 6.75 to binary

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Question 3 of 15

What is the equivalent in hexadecimal representation of the decimal number 973?

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Question 4 of 15

A personal computer program counter is also called

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Question 5 of 15

A three input NOR gate gives logic high output only when

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Question 6 of 15

In which addressing mode is the operand given explicitly in the instruction?

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Question 7 of 15

Pipelining strategy is also known as

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Question 8 of 15

In a virtual system, the address used by the programmer belongs to

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Question 9 of 15

The speed of the microprocessor depends on

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Question 10 of 15

On receiving an interrupt from an I/O device, the CPU

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Question 11 of 15

What is the function of the control unit in the CPU?

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Question 12 of 15

The time that elapses between the initiation of an operation and completion of that operation is called;

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Question 13 of 15

A time sharing system implies

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Question 14 of 15

In terms of minimizing the average waiting time of a given set of processes, the optimal scheduling algorithm is;

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Question 15 of 15

A process in the blocked state is moved to the ___ state when the event for which it has been waiting occurs.

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