Question 1

``` In binary language, each letter of the alphabet, each number, and each special symbol is made up of a unique combination of eight ________. A) bytes B) kilobytes C) characters D) bits ```

Accepted Answer

D) bits

Question 2

``` Which of the following is the smallest unit of measure? A) Megabyte B) Gigabyte C) Petabyte D) Terabyte ```

Accepted Answer

A) Megabyte

Question 3

``` Which of the following computers is large, expensive and supports many simultaneous users and manages large amounts of data? A) Desktop computer B) Supercomputer C) Mainframe computer D) Embedded computer ```

Accepted Answer

C) Mainframe computer

Question 4

``` Each of these is a basic type of a touch screen, EXCEPT ________. A) resistive B) reflective C) capacitive D) surface acoustic wave ```

Accepted Answer

B) reflective

Question 5

``` The area that holds all the startup instructions the computer needs to start is the ________. A) RAM B) ROM C) USB D) CPU ```

Accepted Answer

B) ROM

Question 6

``` A(n) ________ CPU has two processing paths, allowing it to process more than one instruction at a time. A) all-in-one B) bimodal C) dual-core D) dual-mode ```

Accepted Answer

C) dual-core

Question 7

``` Dropbox is an example of ________. A) SSD B) cloud storage C) optical storage D) Bluetooth technology ```

Accepted Answer

B) cloud storage

Question 8

``` Which of the following optical storage media has the greatest storage capacity? A) DVD DL B) DVD C) CD D) BD ```

Accepted Answer

D) BD

Question 9

``` Which computer port transmits audio and video without the need for compression? A) VGA B) USB C) HDMI D) LCD ```

Accepted Answer

C) HDMI

Question 10

All of the following are ways to avoid injuries when working on computers EXCEPT ________. A) placing a monitor at least 12" from the eyes B) purchasing an adjustable chair C) ensuring proper lighting D) taking breaks

Accepted Answer

A) placing a monitor at least 12'' from the eyes

Question 11

________ is a representation of a fact, a figure, or an idea and can be a number, a word, a picture, or even a recording of sound.

Accepted Answer

Data

Question 12

________ is the set of computer programs that allows the hardware to perform different tasks.

Accepted Answer

Software

Question 13

A(n) ________ is a computer that performs complex calculations very rapidly.

Accepted Answer

supercomputer

Question 14

A(n) ________ device is a component, such as a keyboard, that connects to the computer.

Accepted Answer

peripheral

Question 15

A kilobyte is exactly ________ bytes.

Accepted Answer

1024

Question 16

Microphones and scanners are examples of ________ devices.

Accepted Answer

input

Question 17

________ is a wireless transmission standard that lets you connect mobile computing devices to peripheral devices over short distances.

Accepted Answer

Bluetooth

Question 18

Display screens that respond to commands initiated with your finger or a stylus are called ________ screens.

Accepted Answer

Touch

Question 19

A desktop computer's ________ is the case that houses the main components of the computer plus peripheral devices.

Accepted Answer

system unit

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