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Which component of a computer is responsible for processing binary code?

  • Memory
  • Output device
  • Input device
  • Processor (correct)

What is binary code?

  • A series of zeros and ones (correct)
  • A sequence of symbols
  • A combination of colors
  • A string of letters and numbers

What happens to the binary code after it is processed by the processor?

  • It is stored in memory (correct)
  • It is converted to text
  • It is transmitted wirelessly
  • It is displayed on the screen

Which of the following is NOT a physical medium that can be used to connect two computers?

<p>Radio waves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the processor in a computer?

<p>To process binary code (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is optical fiber transmission faster than transmission through wires?

<p>Optical fibers convert electrical signals into pulses of light (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of binary code?

<p>It is a string of ones and zeros (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a computer is similar to the brain?

<p>Processor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is used for copying large numbers of files directly to the hard drive of another computer?

<p>FTP (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of TCP/IP in computer communication?

<p>To transmit packets between computers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the internet and the World Wide Web is correct?

<p>The internet is the network of computers, while the World Wide Web is one of the many services that can run on the internet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a physical medium that can be used to connect two computers?

<p>Optical fiber (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Local Area Network (LAN)?

<p>To create a connection between two computers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is optical fiber transmission faster than transmission through wires?

<p>Because it transmits data using pulses of light (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which device is responsible for forwarding packets through a network?

<p>Router (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the protocol used on the internet to send information between computers?

<p>TCP/IP (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a network switch?

<p>To reduce the number of direct connections between computers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

<p>A network made up of LANs over a large distance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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