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Computer Science Chapters 1-3 Quiz

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When discussing network topologies what is the main difference between a LAN and a PAN?

A PAN is a private network used only by a single person, while a LAN can be shared by multiple people. (correct)

A LAN is a personal area network.

A LAN typically connects devices in close proximity, while a PAN covers a wider area.

A PAN is a large network that often spans a city.

What is the purpose of a device driver?

To manage the flow of data between the CPU and memory.

To protect the computer from unauthorized access.

To allow communication between the operating system and a specific hardware device. (correct)

To translate machine language into instructions that the CPU can understand.

What is the difference between RAM and ROM?

RAM is volatile memory, meaning data is lost when the power is off, while ROM maintains data even when off. (correct)

RAM is used for program instructions, while ROM stores user data files.

ROM is a type of solid-state drive, while RAM is a type of magnetic storage.

ROM is used to store temporary data, while RAM stores permanent data.

What is the main purpose of a server in a computer network?

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Which type of storage uses a laser to read and write data?

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ASCII

A character encoding standard for text in computers.

Bandwidth

The maximum rate of data transfer across a network.

MAC address

A unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communications.

IPv4 & IPv6

Versions of IP addresses; IPv4 is 32-bit and IPv6 is 128-bit.

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Compression Types

Methods used to reduce file size for storage and transmission.

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Exam Topics

Chapters 1-3 are required reading material
Electronic devices are not permitted during the exam.
A scantron is required for the exam.

Acronyms

AAC
ALU
ARPANET
ASCII
Bandwidth
Binary
BMP
BN
Broadband
CISC
Compression Types
Core
CPU
Data Bus
Device Driver
DNS spoofing
Dynamic Address
Form Factor
GIF
Handshake
IPv4 & IPv6
JPEG
LAN
Laser Printer
LCD
LED
MAC address
Machine Language
Magnetic Storage
MAN
Microprocessor Clock
MIDI
MPEG
Network Topology
Niche Device
OCR
Operating System
Optical Storage
Packet
PAN
Pixelization
PNG
RAM
RAW
RFID
ROM
Sampling Rate
Server
Solid State Drive
System Unit
TCP
TIFF
Top-Level Domain
USB
Vector Graphic
Virtual Memory
WAN
WAV
WEP
WiFi
WMA
Word Size

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Test your knowledge on essential concepts covered in Chapters 1-3 of Computer Science. This quiz includes various acronyms and foundational terms related to computer systems, networking, and digital media. Prepare for the exam by reviewing these key topics thoroughly.