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This document contains a practice test for an Information & Communication Technology exam with 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions. The multiple choice questions cover topics like the history of computers, components of the CPU, types of memory, input/output devices, and storage devices. The short answer questions ask about types of memory, differences between RAM and ROM, types of ROM, and advantages of direct entry input devices.

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Grade 11 ICT Unit Test Paper

This document contains a practice test for an Information & Communication Technology exam with 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions. The multiple choice questions cover topics like the history of computers, components of the CPU, types of memory, input/output devices, and storage devices. The short answer questions ask about types of memory, differences between RAM and ROM, types of ROM, and advantages of direct entry input devices.

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  • Part 1 - Multiple Choice Questions
  • Part 2 - Short Answer and Diagram Questions

NALANDA COLLEGE – COLOMBO 10

G.C.E. (A/L) EXAMINATION – 2020


Unit Test
Unit 2

Information & Communication Technology

Index Number/ Name : …………………..…………………………………………………

Part - 1
A - Select the most suitable answer for the following questions

1) The ‘Input, process, output’ concept was introduced by?


(i). Blaise Pascale
(ii). Charles P. Babbage
(iii). Ada Augusta
(iv). Allen Turing
(v). John Vonn Neumann

2) Consider the following statements about the Difference Engine.


a) Was the first mechanical computer.
b) Was created by Allen Turing.
c) Was invented in the Electronic era.

Which of the above can be considered true?

(i). A only (iii). C only (v). All of the above


(ii). A and B only (iv). A and C only

3) The technology used in Third Generation computers was:


(i). Transistor
(ii). Vacuum Tube
(iii). Integrated Circuits
(iv). Microprocessor
(v). Artificial Intelligence

4) Select the correct statement regarding Super computers.


(i). Employed for specialized applications that require immense amounts of
computing power.
(ii). A very large and expensive computer capable of supporting hundreds, or even
thousands, of users simultaneously.
(iii). Handle a specific problem or to perform a specific task.

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(iv). Mid-size computers mainly used as small or mid-range servers operating


business and scientific applications.

5) Which part of the CPU carries out the mathematical and logical operations?
(i). ALU
(ii). CU
(iii). Registers
(iv). Cache memory
(v). Schedulers

6) consider the following storage devices ;


a) CD, DVD, Blue Ray Disc
b) Hard disk, Floppy disk, Magnetic tape
c) Flash drive, Memory card

Which of the above can be considered as an example for magnetic storage devices?

(i). A only
(ii). A and B only
(iii). C only
(iv). A and C only
(v). B only

7) From the following which device cannot be considered as a scanning device?


(i). optical mark reader (OMR)
(ii). optical character reader (OCR)
(iii). Barcode reader
(iv). Digitizer
(v). Magnetic ink character reader(MICR)

8) “.......................................was the first automatic computer invented by Professor


Howard Aiken in 1939.”.
Select the correct answer needed to complete the above sentence.
(i). EDVAC
(ii). ENIAC
(iii). Mark 1
(iv). Analytical engine
(v). Pascaline

9) “................................. is used for cache memory and register memory and will retain
data bits in its memory as long as power is being supplied while.............................
has the capability to hold saved data even if the power is turned off.”

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Select the correct set of answers that will complete the above sentence.

(i). ROM, RAM


(ii). SRAM, DRAM
(iii). EPROM, PROM
(iv). RAM, ROM
(v). EPROM, SRAM

10) Consider the following statements about the Difference Engine.


a) Solid-state storage (SSS) is a type of computer storage media made from
silicon microchips.
b) Optical storage is any storage method in which data is written and read
with a laser.
c) Magnetic storage is the manipulation of lasers on a medium in order to
record audio, video or other data..
d) Examples for Solid state storage are CDs , DVDs and flash drives.

Which of the above can be considered true?

(i). A & B only (iii). A & D only (v). All of the above
(ii).B & C only (iv). A & C only

11) Consider the following computer classifications:


a) Super ,mainframe , mini , micro
b) Digital , Analog, Hybrid
c) Personal , Laptop, Palmtop, Desktop
d) General purpose, Special purpose

Which of the above cannot be considered as true classification of computers:

(i). A (iii). C (v). All of the above


(ii).B (iv). D

12) Which of the following devices could be considered to have the highest access speed?
(i). Compact Disk
(ii). Digital Versatile Disk
(iii). Internal Hard Disk
(iv). Magnetic Tape
(v). Flash drive

13) The stored Program Concept was introduced by:


(i). Charles Babbage
(ii). Ada Augusta Lovelase

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(iii). John Von Neumann


(iv). Howard Aiken
(v). John Vincent Atanasoff

14) Select the answer that depicts the ascending order of the capacity of the storage devices.
(i). CD, DVD, Blue Ray Disc, Hard Drive.
(ii). Blue Ray Disc, CD, DVD, Had Disc.
(iii). DVD, CD, Flash Drive, Hard Drive.
(iv). Hard Disc, Flash Drive, DVD, CD.
(v). Hard Drive, DVD, Blue Ray Disc, CD.

15) Consider the following memory types


A. RAM
B. ROM
C. Cache
D. Registers

Which of the following can be considered as non - volatile memory?

(i). A only (iii). C only (v). B only


(ii). A and B only (iv). A and C only

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B- Provide suitable answers for the following questions.

1) List Volatile and Non Volatile Memories of a computer.

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2) Explain the differences between SRAM and DRAM.


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3) Give the difference between RAM and ROM.


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4) Give the four types of Read Only Memory (ROM).


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5) Which type of ROM can be erased by exposing it to ultraviolet light?

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6) Give two advantages of using direct entry input devices over keyboard entry input
devices..
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7) Briefly explain the Basic Input Output System (BIOS).
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8) Give the two types of software and briefly explain them.


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9) Give 4 examples for application (instances) of automatic data processing


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(iii). ...............................................................................................................
(iv). ...............................................................................................................

10) Briefly explain the following:


a) Parallel Computing.

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b) Grid Computing

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c) Schedulers

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d) Data bus and Control bus.

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e) Optical Storage Devices.


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f) Licensed / unlicensed software

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Part 2
1.
1) Illustrate the memory hierarchy using a suitable diagram.
2) Give the types of cache memories.
3) Give the two memory access methods and briefly explain them using suitable
diagrams.

2.
1) Draw a diagram to depict the fetch and execute cycle of an instruction.
2) What are multi core processors?
3) Briefly describe and depict the need for multi core processors in computing. Explain
using suitable examples.
3.

1) Give the main technology used in each computer generation.


2) Give the classifications of computer according to the following conditions:
a) Size
b) Technology
c) Purpose of use

4.
1) Illustrate the Vonn Neumann Architecture using a suitable diagram.
2) Briefly explain the functionality of the components of the Vonn Neumann
Architecture.
3) Name the medium that carries the instructions, data and information to and from the
above components: explain how it is carried out.

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Two types of ROM are PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), which can be programmed once and is used in applications requiring unchangeable firmware, and EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), which can be erased with UV light and rewritten, suitable for situations where firmware updates are necessary . These ROM types offer permanence and reliability, critical for embedded systems and bios firmware storage.

Computers can be classified by size into supercomputers, mainframes, minicomputers, and microcomputers . By technology, classifications include digital, analog, and hybrid computers . Based on purpose, they are divided into general-purpose and special-purpose computers . Each classification reflects the varying capacity, speed, and applications, with supercomputers being the most powerful for numeric computations, digital for discrete data, and general-purpose for versatile tasks.

Volatile memory, such as RAM, requires power to maintain the stored information and loses data when the power is turned off . Non-volatile memory, like ROM, retains data even when the power is off . Thus, RAM is volatile while ROM, which includes types like PROM and EPROM, is non-volatile.

Direct entry input devices, such as barcode readers and electromagnetic data entry systems, provide advantages like speed and accuracy in data input, reducing human entry errors common in keyboard use . These devices optimize the processing of large volumes of data efficiently, as seen in inventory systems and transactional processing, leading to improved operational workflows and minimized manual intervention.

SRAM (Static RAM) uses bistable latching circuitry to store each bit and retains data as long as power is supplied, offering faster access times, making it suitable for cache memory . DRAM (Dynamic RAM) stores bits in cells consisting of a capacitor and a transistor, requires periodic refreshing to maintain data, and is used for main memory due to its higher density and lower cost .

The third generation of computers, characterized by the use of integrated circuits (ICs), offered significant improvements in processing speed, reliability, and size reduction compared to the previous vacuum tubes and transistors . ICs reduced the need for manual assembly of circuits, increasing operational speed and reducing costs. However, the complexity of design and higher initial production costs posed limitations, although these were outweighed by the efficiency gains in processing.

The 'Input, Process, Output' concept, introduced by John von Neumann, outlines a fundamental data processing cycle in computer operation . This concept has historically guided the design of computing architectures and systems, highlighting the sequential process of reading input, processing it to produce output, and is crucial in fields such as computer science education and system development, underpinning the working principles of both early and modern computer systems.

Parallel computing allows multiple processing resources to perform computations simultaneously, significantly increasing speed and efficiency for large computations and demanding tasks . Grid computing uses a distributed network of computers to work on tasks collaboratively, optimizing resource usage and enabling complex computations across heterogeneous systems . Both paradigms enhance computational capacity and performance in scientific, engineering, and business applications.

The Von Neumann architecture underlies modern computer design with its structured organization into a CPU, memory, and input/output units . The architecture's key feature is the use of a single memory space for both instructions and data, influencing the linear execution model and enabling ease of instruction set architecture. This model supports the stored-program concept, allowing for versatile programming and efficient processing, forming a backbone for contemporary computing systems.

The Difference Engine, invented by Charles Babbage, marked a monumental step in the evolution of computing by being the first mechanical computer intended to compute polynomial functions . It laid the groundwork for later advancements in mechanical calculation, pushing the boundaries of automated computation. Although never completed in Babbage's time, the design principles influenced future generations of computing machinery and enriched the understanding of programmable machines.

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