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Computer Science: Middle School: Grades 6, 7 and 8 Quiz - Processes 1 (Questions)

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A 'process' is where Input is transformed into Output. In computing, a process is an instance of a computer program that is being executed. It contains the program code and its current activity.

Try our first quiz on the subject of Processes.

Computer systems process Input changing it into .......

[ ]	garbage
[ ]	outgoings
[ ]	outpourings
[ ]	output

Processing takes place in a computer's .......

[ ]	central processing unit
[ ]	feedback loop
[ ]	hard drive
[ ]	output device

The term CPU stands for .......

[ ]	Central Processing Unit
[ ]	Central Programming Unit
[ ]	Computer Processing Unit
[ ]	Core Presentation Unit

....... is another name for computer programs.

[ ]	Hardware
[ ]	Headwear
[ ]	Homewear
[ ]	Software

Computer programs are .......

[ ]	courses teaching you about computers
[ ]	instructions telling the computer user what to do
[ ]	instructions telling the computer what to do
[ ]	programmes on TV about computers

Applications software performs jobs .......

[ ]	in the operating system
[ ]	which control the hardware
[ ]	which control the users
[ ]	which help a user

Computer programs are usually made of .......

[ ]	procedures
[ ]	processes
[ ]	processors
[ ]	procurers

Procedures are building blocks for programs which .......

[ ]	can be written at different times
[ ]	can be written by different people at the same time
[ ]	must all be written at the same time
[ ]	must all be written by the same person

Procedures are building blocks for programs which .......

[ ]	should be tested separately
[ ]	have to be tested all together
[ ]	are really basic so do not need testing
[ ]	None of the above

10.

After a period of time a program may need .......

[ ]	re-evaluating
[ ]	refuelling
[ ]	regurgitating
[ ]	relining

Computer Science: Middle School: Grades 6, 7 and 8 Quiz - Processes 1 (Answers)

Computer systems process Input changing it into .......

[ ]	garbage
[ ]	outgoings
[ ]	outpourings
[x]	output

Processing takes place in a computer's .......

[x]	central processing unit
[ ]	feedback loop
[ ]	hard drive
[ ]	output device

The term CPU stands for .......

[x]	Central Processing Unit
[ ]	Central Programming Unit
[ ]	Computer Processing Unit
[ ]	Core Presentation Unit

....... is another name for computer programs.

[ ]	Hardware
[ ]	Headwear
[ ]	Homewear
[x]	Software

Computer programs are .......

[ ]	courses teaching you about computers
[ ]	instructions telling the computer user what to do
[x]	instructions telling the computer what to do
[ ]	programmes on TV about computers

Applications software performs jobs .......

[ ]	in the operating system
[ ]	which control the hardware
[ ]	which control the users
[x]	which help a user

Examples: office, graphics and accountancy software

Computer programs are usually made of .......

[x]	procedures
[ ]	processes
[ ]	processors
[ ]	procurers

Large programs may contain thousands of procedures

Procedures are building blocks for programs which .......

[x]	can be written at different times
[ ]	can be written by different people at the same time
[ ]	must all be written at the same time
[ ]	must all be written by the same person

Procedures are building blocks for programs which .......

[x]	should be tested separately
[ ]	have to be tested all together
[ ]	are really basic so do not need testing
[ ]	None of the above

Test separately, in groups and then in the final program

10.

After a period of time a program may need .......

[x]	re-evaluating
[ ]	refuelling
[ ]	regurgitating
[ ]	relining

Does it still meet its objectives?