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Automated Systems (GCSE Computing)

The following is a GCSE Computing test covering 'Automated Systems' from the broader topic 6. Automated And Emerging Technologies. The test is geared towards the CAMBRIGE-IGCSE exam board style syllabus.
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Which type of language is described as low-level and used to write code that interacts directly with hardware?
Which two parameters determine the fidelity of a digital audio recording created by an analogue-to-digital converter?
Which of these is a common real-world sensor used for detecting darkness to switch car headlights on automatically?
What is the role of firmware (e.g., BIOS/bootloader) in an automated kiosk or embedded device?
Which storage type is best suited for frequent read/write operations in embedded data logging within automated systems?
Which description best defines the "stored program concept" used in automated systems?
What is the purpose of a parity check (odd parity) in data transmission between devices?
Which touch screen technology is an alternative to resistive that responds to a bare finger and supports multi-touch?
A parking ticket machine stores the hour and minutes in two separate 8-bit registers. If register 1 = 00010100 and register 2 = 00110010, what time is represented (HH:MM) assuming denary values?
Which security measure helps protect automated systems from brute-force attacks on login accounts?
Which of these is NOT a typical function of an operating system in an automated kiosk?