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?

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

    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?

    <p>Main memory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does EBCDIC stand for in computing?

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    What does the abbreviation LAN stand for in networking?

    <p>Local Area Network (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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