MATSEC SEC Computing Practice Questions - Malta Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Computing - SEC 09 (2026) Exam - MATSEC SEC Computing Practice Questions - Malta Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Computing

Question 1

In a typical computer system, which component is primarily responsible for processing data and returning results?

RAM Motherboard CPU Hard disk drive

Correct Answer:

CPU

Question 2

Which statement correctly describes RAM?

It permanently stores the operating system and never loses data when power is removed It is working memory that is typically volatile and allows read and write access It only stores firmware and cannot be written to during normal use It is used solely to connect the CPU to peripheral devices

Correct Answer:

It is working memory that is typically volatile and allows read and write access

Question 3

Why can the CPU not process data directly from secondary storage in a standard von Neumann-style system?

Secondary storage is always read-only Data must first be loaded into memory (such as RAM) before the CPU can process it Secondary storage only stores images and video The motherboard blocks all storage access

Correct Answer:

Data must first be loaded into memory (such as RAM) before the CPU can process it

Question 4

Which definition best distinguishes data from information?

Data is always text; information is always numbers Data is raw unprocessed facts; information is data that has been processed into a meaningful form Data is only produced by sensors; information is only produced by humans Data and information mean exactly the same thing in computing

Correct Answer:

Data is raw unprocessed facts; information is data that has been processed into a meaningful form

Question 5

How many bits make up 1 byte?

4 8 16 1024

Correct Answer:

Question 1

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