TECHNICAL IMPLICATION (HARDWARE & SOFTWARE)

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Computing Science

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Software De
sign and Development

National 4 and 5


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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
–

Browsing the Internet







Laptop v Tablet
–

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

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Software De
sign and Development

National 4 and 5


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How many
platforms

can it be installed on?