Computer Systems Work Sheet 2

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Activity 1- "Computer Quiz"
A new computer magazine called "KidZ PC" is being sold in bookshops.  Each month, the magazine has a competition called  "Computer Quiz" which involves selecting  words to match sentences about computer systems. 

Here is this month's quiz - see how you get on.........

WORD LIST


analogue
backing storage
cables
digital
input
file server
filing system
hierarchical filing system
folders
local area network
modem
modulator-demodulator
network
operating system
output
printer server
stations
sub-folders
wide area network

KidZ PC - Computer Quiz

Use the words from the word list to answer the questions in the quiz.  Copy the questions, then pick the correct word, then send in your entry.

a) This program controls the operation of the computer and must always be running when the computer is switched on.

b) Name the program that controls the loading and saving of data.

c) These two programs are example of SYSTEMS SOFTWARE - True or False?

d) What is the name of a the filing system which allows you to file your work in folders within folders?

e) What is the name given to a group of computers linked together with cables?

f) What name is given to a group of computers linked together in one office?

g) If computers in two offices in different cities were linked, what would this be called?

h) What are the different parts of a network called?  (Hint - you need 4 answers for this!)

i) In order to allow computers in a wide area network to communicate, you need a special piece of hardware.  What is it called?

j) Give THREE reasons why it is good to use networks instead of stand alone computers.

k) What is MODEM short for?

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