Sinclair Computer Science Exam
When was the first computer invented?
1940s
Each number in an IP address must be a value from 0 to ?
255
How many project phases n what are they?
6 of em Initiation Planning Design Implementation Testing Launch
How many team roles are there n what are they?
9 of em Shaper Implementer Completer-Finisher Coordinator Team Worker Resource Investigator Plant Monitor-Evaluator Specialist
Can a router can be used to connect two different LAN or WAN networks?
A router can do that
What kind of software is copyrighted by the author?
All of em - Freeware, Shareware, Open source, Proprietary
Which team role will lead the team by assigning tasks, resolving conflicts & keeping schedule?
Coordinator
What do we call small pieces of software that communicate between devices and your computer?
Device Driver (question: communicate between devices and computers)
What piece of software will make sure a piece of hardware is usable by the OS and applications?
Device Driver (question: usable by OS and apps)
What was the name of the first generally recognized computer? (think Imitation Game with Alan Turing)
ENIAC
Which is an example of an IPv6 address?
Eight groups of four hexadecimal digits separated by colons. 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334
Which kind of software can be freely downloaded and used, but not allowed to modify source
Freeware
What term refers to the physical components that come together to form a computer?
Hardware
Which project phase covers the actual hands-on work of creating the project?
Implementation
What team role is someone who likes doing hands-on work to finish specific tasks?
Implementer
What does ISP stand for?
Internet Service Provider
Which of the following can only be accessed by members within a private organization?
Intranet
What is true about Moore's Law?
It has been a great predictor of computer power for 40+ years
What do you get when you connect two or more LAN networks?
LAN + LAN = WAN
Which hardware component is used to join together other internal components inside the case?
Motherboard
What type of network is being used when you pay for something using your phone as payment?
Near Field Communications NFC
How many different network adapters can share the same MAC address?
Only one
Which kind of software offers free access to program source code so you can modify?
Open Source
What do we call input and output devices that are connected externally to a computer?
Peripherals
In what project phase are you most likely to create a storyboard or project timeline?
Planning
What is the largest storage device on a computer?
RAM
Which kind of software will offer a free trial for a short time before you need to pay?
Shareware
What term refers to the collection of programs that make the computer do useful work?
Software
What type of network topology connects all computers through a single central cable?
Star pattern network
Which team role is someone who gets along well with others?
Team Worker
What type of wire does an Ethernet cable use?
Twisted pair cables
