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What does the acronym OCR stand for in the context of computer science?

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Oxford Cambridge and RSA

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What is the main focus of Paper 1 in the OCR Computer Science GCSE J277?

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Computer systems

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True or False: Paper 1 is assessed through written examination.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The paper consists of _____ marks.

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80

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What is the duration of the Paper 1 examination?

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1 hour 30 minutes

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What are the four main components covered in Paper 1?

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Systems architecture, memory, storage, and networks

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of memory?

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Hard Drive

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What is the purpose of the CPU?

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To execute instructions and process data

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True or False: RAM is volatile memory.

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True

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What is the difference between primary and secondary storage?

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Primary storage is fast and temporary, while secondary storage is slower and permanent.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for managing the computer’s resources.

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Operating System

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Multiple Choice: Which protocol is commonly used for secure data transmission?

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HTTPS

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What is an IP address?

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A unique identifier for a device on a network

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True or False: A LAN is a network that covers a large geographical area.

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False

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What does the term ‘bandwidth’ refer to?

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The maximum rate of data transfer across a network

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Fill in the blank: _____ is the process of finding and fixing errors in software.

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Debugging

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a high-level programming language?

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Python

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What is an algorithm?

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A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem

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True or False: Binary code consists of only 0s and 1s.

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True

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What is the purpose of a flowchart?

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To visually represent the steps of an algorithm

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Fill in the blank: A _____ is a collection of related data.

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Database

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What is the function of a firewall?

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To protect a network from unauthorized access

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of system software?

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Operating System

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What is the role of an API?

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To allow different software applications to communicate with each other

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True or False: Open source software can be modified and distributed freely.
True
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the main circuit board in a computer.
Motherboard
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What does 'cloud computing' refer to?
The delivery of computing services over the internet
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What does the acronym OCR stand for in the context of computer science?
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
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What is the main focus of Paper 1 in the OCR Computer Science GCSE J277?
Computer systems
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True or False: Paper 1 is assessed through written examination.
True
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Fill in the blank: The paper consists of _____ marks.
80
32
What is the duration of the Paper 1 examination?
1 hour 30 minutes
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What are the four main components covered in Paper 1?
Systems architecture, memory, storage, and networks
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of memory?
Hard Drive
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What is the purpose of the CPU?
To execute instructions and process data
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True or False: RAM is volatile memory.
True
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What is the difference between primary and secondary storage?
Primary storage is fast and temporary, while secondary storage is slower and permanent.
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for managing the computer's resources.
Operating System
39
Multiple Choice: Which protocol is commonly used for secure data transmission?
HTTPS
40
What is an IP address?
A unique identifier for a device on a network
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True or False: A LAN is a network that covers a large geographical area.
False
42
What does the term 'bandwidth' refer to?
The maximum rate of data transfer across a network
43
Fill in the blank: _____ is the process of finding and fixing errors in software.
Debugging
44
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a high-level programming language?
Python
45
What is an algorithm?
A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem
46
True or False: Binary code consists of only 0s and 1s.
True
47
What is the purpose of a flowchart?
To visually represent the steps of an algorithm
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Fill in the blank: A _____ is a collection of related data.
Database
49
What is the function of a firewall?
To protect a network from unauthorized access
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of system software?
Operating System
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What is the role of an API?
To allow different software applications to communicate with each other
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True or False: Open source software can be modified and distributed freely.
True
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the main circuit board in a computer.
Motherboard
54
What does 'cloud computing' refer to?
The delivery of computing services over the internet
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What is the primary purpose of a computer system?
To process data and produce information.
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True or False: Software refers to the physical components of a computer.
False
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Fill in the blank: The CPU stands for __________.
Central Processing Unit
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What are the two main types of software?
System software and application software.
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What is an algorithm?
A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem.
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What is the binary equivalent of the decimal number 10?
1010
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is an input device? A) Monitor B) Keyboard C) Printer
B) Keyboard
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What is the function of an operating system?
To manage hardware and software resources on a computer.
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True or False: RAM is a type of permanent storage.
False
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What does the term 'network' refer to in computer science?
A collection of computers and devices connected together.
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the brain of the computer.
CPU
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What is the purpose of an algorithm in programming?
To provide a clear set of instructions to solve a problem.
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a programming language? A) Python B) HTML C) Windows
C) Windows
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What does 'debugging' refer to?
The process of finding and fixing errors in code.
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True or False: A compiler translates high-level code into machine code.
True
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What is the purpose of a database?
To store and manage data.
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Fill in the blank: A __________ is a collection of related data.
Database
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What does 'HTTP' stand for?
HyperText Transfer Protocol
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is an example of a web browser? A) Microsoft Word B) Google Chrome C) Adobe Photoshop
B) Google Chrome
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What is the function of an IP address?
To identify a device on a network.
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True or False: A firewall is used to protect a network from unauthorized access.
True
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What is the difference between RAM and ROM?
RAM is temporary storage; ROM is permanent storage.
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Fill in the blank: A __________ is a set of rules for data transmission.
Protocol
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What is the purpose of a search engine?
To help users find information on the web.
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is an example of a cloud service? A) Google Drive B) Microsoft Excel C) Adobe Reader
A) Google Drive
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What does 'open-source software' mean?
Software whose source code is available for anyone to use and modify.
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True or False: All programming languages are case-sensitive.
False
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What is a variable in programming?
A named storage location that holds a value.
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is used to display output from a computer.
Monitor
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What is the main function of a web server?
To store and serve web pages to users.
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is an example of malware? A) Antivirus software B) Computer virus C) Web browser
B) Computer virus
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What does 'data encryption' refer to?
The process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
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True or False: The internet and the World Wide Web are the same thing.
False
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What is a loop in programming?
A sequence of instructions that repeats until a condition is met.
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Fill in the blank: A __________ is a collection of related web pages.
Website
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What is the role of a compiler?
To convert high-level programming code into machine code.
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a valid email format? A) user@domain B) user@domain.com C) user@domain@com
B) user@domain.com
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What is the purpose of version control?
To manage changes to code and collaborate with others.
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True or False: HTML is a programming language.
False
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What is the function of a router?
To direct data packets between networks.
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Fill in the blank: A __________ is used to connect multiple devices to a network.
Switch
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What does 'machine learning' refer to?
A subset of artificial intelligence that enables systems to learn from data.
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a common data format? A) .exe B) .txt C) .zip
B) .txt
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What is the purpose of a user interface?
To allow users to interact with a computer system.
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True or False: Cloud computing allows for data storage on local devices only.
False

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