Year 9 Computer Science: Memory and Logic Gates Worksheet
Computer Science
Year 9
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This worksheet explores different types of memory in hardware and the basics of logic gates. Complete the tasks to demonstrate your understanding of these topics.
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Year 9 Computer Science: Memory and Logic Gates Worksheet
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This worksheet explores different types of memory in hardware and the basics of logic gates. Complete the tasks to demonstrate your understanding of these topics.
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
1.
Describe two common types of memory used in computers and explain their main differences.
[4 marks]2.
Explain what is meant by 'volatile memory' and give an example.
[3 marks]3.
Complete the following truth table for an AND gate:
| Input A | Input B | Output |
|---------|---------|---------|
| 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 1 | |
| 1 | 0 | |
| 1 | 1 | |
[4 marks]| A | B | Output |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 1 | |
| 1 | 0 | |
| 1 | 1 |
4.
Complete the truth table for an OR gate:
| Input A | Input B | Output |
|---------|---------|---------|
| 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 1 | |
| 1 | 0 | |
| 1 | 1 | |
[4 marks]| A | B | Output |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 1 | |
| 1 | 0 | |
| 1 | 1 |
5.
Draw a logic circuit for a circuit with two inputs that outputs true only when both inputs are true. Label each part clearly.
[6 marks]Drawing / Sketch space
6.
Sketch a simple memory module that contains a register to store a binary digit. Label the key components.
[6 marks]Drawing / Sketch space
7.
What is the main difference between primary memory and secondary memory? Provide one example of each.
[4 marks]8.
Describe what happens in a computer when data is moved from RAM to the hard drive.
[4 marks]9.
Explain why logic gates are important in computer hardware.
[3 marks]10.
Complete the truth table for a NOT gate:
| Input | Output |
|-------|---------|
| 0 | |
| 1 | |
[3 marks]| A | Output |
|---|---|
| 0 | |
| 1 |
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