26 Questions
What is the fundamental data type used in computer operation?
Binary data
What is the term for a group of 8 binary digits?
Byte
What is the name of a type of memory that can be programmed and erased multiple times?
EPROM
What is the primary function of an Operating System?
To manage software
What is the term for a small group of binary digits?
Nibble
What is the name of the component that executes instructions in a computer?
CPU
How many possible values can be represented by 2 bits?
4
What is the term for 4 bits of data?
Nibble
How many possible combinations of bits can be represented by a byte?
256
How is a single character on a keyboard represented internally?
As a series of 8 bits
What is the typical approach when dealing with faulty ICs?
Replacing the component altogether
What is the primary function of computer hardware?
To run software
What is the role of transistors in digital techniques?
To construct logic gates
What are examples of circuit components?
Resistors, Transistors, Capacitors
What is the relation between logic gates and ICs?
Logic gates are used to construct ICs
What is the main difference between short-term data storage and long-term data storage in computers?
Short-term storage is for immediate use, long-term storage is for archival purposes
What does the desk in the analogy represent in a computer?
The memory
Why is primary storage able to provide fast access to data and instructions?
Because it is located on the motherboard
What is the term for the two types of storage devices?
Primary and secondary
Why is the size of the filing cabinet important in the analogy?
Because it determines the amount of data that can be stored
What type of memory retains its data even when the computer is powered down?
Read-Only Memory (ROM)
What is the main disadvantage of Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM)?
It cannot be altered or changed once programmed.
What is the process of programming a PROM called?
Burning the PROM
What is required to program a PROM?
A special device called a PROM programmer
What happens to the cells in the ROM during the programming process?
They are electrically blown
What is the benefit of using a blank PROM?
It can be programmed with any desired data
This quiz covers the basics of digital techniques and electronic instrument systems, including computer structure, operation, and terminology. It's part of the CASA Part 66 training materials.
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