Year 9 Computer Science: Logic Gates and Hardware

Computer Science
Year 9
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This worksheet explores the basics of logic gates and their functions in computer hardware. Complete the tasks to demonstrate your understanding.

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Year 9 Computer Science: Logic Gates and Hardware

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This worksheet explores the basics of logic gates and their functions in computer hardware. Complete the tasks to demonstrate your understanding.

Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
1.
Complete the truth table for an AND gate with two inputs, A and B. Fill in the output column based on all possible input combinations.
[4 marks]
ABOutput
00
01
10
11
2.
Complete the truth table for an OR gate with two inputs, A and B. Fill in the output column for all input combinations.
[4 marks]
ABOutput
00
01
10
11
3.
Complete the truth table for a NOT gate with input A. Fill in the output column.
[3 marks]
AOutput
0
1
4.
Complete the truth table for a NAND gate with two inputs, A and B. Fill in the output for all input combinations.
[4 marks]
ABOutput
00
01
10
11
5.
Complete the truth table for a NOR gate with two inputs, A and B. Fill in the output for all input combinations.
[4 marks]
ABOutput
00
01
10
11
6.
Draw the logic circuit for an AND gate. Label the inputs and the output.
[6 marks]
Drawing / Sketch space
7.
Draw the logic circuit for an OR gate. Label the inputs and the output.
[6 marks]
Drawing / Sketch space
8.
Sketch a logic circuit that uses NOT and AND gates to produce a circuit that outputs true only when A is true and B is false.
[8 marks]
Drawing / Sketch space
9.
Describe a scenario where a combination of AND, OR, and NOT gates could be used to control a security alarm. Use verbal description only.
[8 marks]
10.
Explain the difference between a NAND gate and a NOR gate in your own words.
[6 marks]
11.
Sketch a truth table for a XOR gate with two inputs, A and B. Label the output as 'XOR'.
[6 marks]
Drawing / Sketch space

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