Computer Skills: System Unit Overview

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What is the smallest unit of data that a binary computer can recognize?

Bit

How many bits are there in a byte?

8

Which prefix is commonly used to express a larger quantity of bytes than a kilobyte?

Gigabyte

What does the prefix 'KB' stand for in the context of representing data size?

Kilobyte

What is the traditional coding system used with personal computers for text-based data?

ASCII

Which numbering system uses 10 symbols (0-9) to represent numbers?

Decimal

How many colors can a monochrome graphic have?

Two

What does MP3 stand for?

MPEG Audio Layer 3

Which language is binary-based and used for representing computer programs that the computer can execute directly?

Machine language

What is another way to say 'one million bytes'?

One megabyte

This quiz covers the representation of data and program instructions in computers, the arrangement of CPU and memory with other components inside the system unit, the processing tasks of a CPU, and strategies for creating faster and better computers in the future.

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