Introduction To Computer Systems and Network: Exam Revision Questions
Introduction To Computer Systems and Network: Exam Revision Questions
Revision Questions
Introduction to Computer Systems and
Network
1. What is the main function of System Software in a computer system?
● A) Web browser
● B) Antivirus software
● C) Operating system
● D) Word processor
● A) Hard drive
● B) Monitor
● C) Central Processing Unit (CPU)
● D) Keyboard
● A) A collection of websites
● B) A group of connected computers that share resources
● C) A method to store data
● D) A device that processes data
6. What is the purpose of a Local Area Network (LAN)?
17. What is the difference between hardware and software in a computer system?
● A) Hardware is the physical components, while software is the programs and instructions
● B) Hardware refers to external devices, and software is stored on USB drives
● C) Software is tangible, while hardware is not
● D) There is no difference between hardware and software
19. Which of the following is the purpose of the memory in a computer system?
● A) Writing documents
● B) Managing memory and processor time
● C) Installing hardware components
● D) Designing software applications
16. How does the operating system control user access to files and
applications?
19. Which of the following features allows the operating system to detect
and fix file system errors?
● A) Firewall
● B) Antivirus software
● C) Disk management utilities
● D) Task manager
● A) Web browser
● B) Disk defragmentation
● C) Word processor
● D) Video editing software
● A) Disk defragmenter
● B) Firewall
● C) File manager
● D) Disk cleanup tool
19. How does a file compression utility help in managing storage space?
● A) Algorithm
● B) Program
● C) Data
● D) Hardware
6. What is the role of the Control Unit in the CPU when running
instructions?
● A) To ensure that each operation is completed correctly before the next begins
● B) To prevent memory overload
● C) To save power
● D) To run multiple programs at once
8. What is the cycle called in which the CPU fetches, decodes, and
executes instructions?
● A) Storage cycle
● B) Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle
● C) Memory cycle
● D) Boot cycle
9. What would happen if the CPU did not follow the correct sequence of
instructions?
10. Where does the CPU get its list of instructions to execute?
12. How does the CPU know which instruction to run next?
● A) It chooses randomly
● B) It asks the user
● C) It follows the order in the program’s instruction list
● D) It waits for an error to occur
● A) Fetch
● B) Decode
● C) Execute
● D) Store
12. Which of the following happens during the Fetch stage of the FDE
cycle?
15. What is the result of the execute stage in the FDE cycle?
● A) The action specified by the instruction is carried out (e.g., data manipulation,
arithmetic operation)
● B) The instruction is stored back in memory
● C) The CPU enters a rest state
● D) The program counter is cleared
19. In the FDE cycle, what does the term "fetch" refer to?
20. How does the CPU know when to stop the FDE cycle?
● A) When all instructions are fetched
● B) When the decode stage fails
● C) When it encounters a special instruction (e.g., halt or stop)
● D) When the memory is full
10. What is one reason Wi-Fi might be cheaper than a wired network?
14. Which of the following items requires the highest level of security
during transmission?
8. Which type of data would require the highest level of security measures?
11. How does a Virtual Private Network (VPN) protect remote users?
12. What type of data would require basic security measures like firewalls
and antivirus software?
Network Topology:
Bus, Star, and Ring
1. What is a network topology?
A) Bus topology
B) Ring topology
C) Star topology
D) Mesh topology
Answer: C) Data travels in one direction, and each device passes it along until it reaches the
destination
2. In even parity, what happens if the total number of 1s in the data and parity bit is odd?
A. Data is accepted as correct
B. A parity bit is added to make the total even
C. Data is compressed to remove the extra 1s
D. No action is taken
Answer: B. A parity bit is added to make the total even
3. Which type of parity requires the total number of 1s, including the parity bit, to be odd?
A. Even parity
B. Odd parity
C. Error parity
D. Reverse parity
4. If a parity bit is used and an error occurs during data transmission, what is the main
limitation of parity error detection?
A. It cannot detect any errors
B. It can only detect errors but cannot correct them
C. It can correct errors but not detect them
D. It adds significant delays in transmission
Answer: B. By checking if the total number of 1s matches the parity rule (even or odd)
8. If a system uses even parity and a data packet contains the bits 1011011, what would
be the parity bit?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. Cannot be determined
Answer: B. To define rules and standards for data exchange between devices
Answer: C. Breaking data into packets and ensuring their reliable delivery
4. Which protocol is primarily used to access web pages over the internet?
A. FTP
B. SMTP
C. HTTP
D. SNMP
Answer: C. HTTP
Answer: B. By confirming the receipt of each packet and retransmitting lost packets
6. What is the relationship between TCP and IP in the TCP/IP protocol suite?
A. TCP handles hardware communication, while IP handles software communication
B. TCP manages application data, while IP handles addressing and routing packets
C. TCP encrypts data, while IP ensures secure delivery
D. TCP and IP are identical protocols with no distinct roles
Answer: B. TCP manages application data, while IP handles addressing and routing packets
7. What does the term "stateless protocol" mean in the context of HTTP?
A. HTTP cannot transmit data
B. HTTP does not retain information about previous requests
C. HTTP encrypts every data packet independently
D. HTTP requires a continuous connection between client and server
8. Which layer of the TCP/IP model does the HTTP protocol operate at?
A. Network layer
B. Transport layer
C. Application layer
D. Data link layer
Answer: C. Application layer
Answer: B. HTTPS uses encryption to secure data, while HTTP does not
10. Which protocol in the TCP/IP suite is responsible for ensuring packets are routed to
the correct destination?
A. TCP
B. HTTP
C. IP
D. FTP
Answer: C. IP