Computer Science Terminology Quiz

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What is the function of ALU in a computer system?

  • Handling arithmetic and logic operations (correct)
  • Establishing communication protocols
  • Transferring data asynchronously
  • Storing data temporarily

Which component provides faster access to frequently used data by connecting processors with memory?

  • Cache memory (correct)
  • BIOS
  • Control unit
  • Buffer

What does the Clock rate measure in a computer system?

  • Cycles per second (correct)
  • Data transfer speed
  • Bits per second
  • Instructions per second

What does the term 'Digital' refer to in computing?

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Which code is used for American standard data exchange?

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What type of communication mode involves data transmission in both directions, but only in one direction at a time?

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Which term refers to the generic term for random access storage?

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What does EBCDIC stand for in computing?

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What does the abbreviation LAN stand for in networking?

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What is the function of a Multiplexer in computing?

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ALU function

Handles arithmetic and logic operations in a computer.

Cache memory

Provides faster data access for frequently used data, connecting processors and memory.

Clock rate

Measures cycles per second in a computer system.

Digital

Discrete levels or valued quantification in computing.

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ASCII code

Used for American standard data interchange.

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Half-duplex

Data transmission in both directions, but only one at a time.

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Main memory

Generic term for random access storage.

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EBCDIC

Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code.

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LAN

Local Area Network.

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Multiplexer

Switches several inputs to one output.

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Arithmetic operations

Calculations (addition, subtraction, etc.).

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Logic operations

Decision making (AND, OR, NOT).

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Data access

Obtaining data from memory.

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Data transmission

Sending data from one point to another.

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Computer components

Different parts that make up a computer.

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Computer speed

How fast a computer operates.

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