Strathaven Academy
Computing Science
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Software De
sign and Development
National 4 and 5
1
TECHNICAL IMPLICATION (HARDWARE & SOFTWARE)
Worksheet 15
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ame
1.(a) If a processor is capable of running at 1.8 MHz, how many hertz can it execute in 1 second?
(b) If a processor is capable of running at 1.4 GHz,
how many hertz can it execute in 5 seconds?
2.
SLC DigEdit
is a large digital media editing company. The computers used in the company must be
able to process and store large amounts of data. Find a computer and list its characteristic
s (processor
speed, RAM, backin
g storage capacity)
below. Justify why each characteristic is important.
Computer Name
Processor Speed
This is important because……
RAM
This is important because…
…
Backing Storage
This is important because……
3. What is the difference between a mainframe computer and a super computer?
4. For each scenario state the type of computer you would recommend and
justify
your answer
.
Desktop PC v Laptop
–
Playing the latest video games.
Smartphone v Laptop
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Browsing the Internet
Laptop v Tablet
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For creating a database and inserting information
Desktop PC v Smartphone
–
L
istening to music
5. The following shows all of the operating systems that Abobe Reader can be installed on:
Strathaven Academy
Computing Science
–
Software De
sign and Development
National 4 and 5
2
How many
platforms
can it be installed on?
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