12 Questions
What is the term used to describe the number of bits a computer's processor can handle at one time?
Word size
Which numbering system do computers use?
Base 2
What is the term for the performance doubling of GPUs every two years according to Huang's Law?
Huang's Law
Which company is mentioned as one of the two primary CPU manufacturers in the text?
AMD
What does a kilohertz measure in terms of CPU speed?
Thousand cycles per second
In computer memory, how many bits make up a byte?
64 bits
What is the function of a motherboard in a computer system?
Connecting various computer components
Which type of memory is considered the 'working memory' of a computer?
Random-access memory (RAM)
What happens to data stored in random-access memory (RAM) when there is no power?
Data is lost
Which type of memory is typically used for long-term data storage in a computer system?
Hard disk
What does a Network Interface Card (NIC) enable in a computer system?
Network connection
Which communication technology requires both communicating devices to have a compatible chip installed?
Bluetooth
Learn about computer hardware basics, such as digital devices, bits, bytes, word size, and base 2 numbering system. Understand the difference between discrete and analog signals and the significance of bits and bytes in computing.
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