DCIT 101: Computer Fundamentals Quiz

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When a file is deleted from the computer and the recycle bin is emptied, what happens to the file?

  • It is sent to cloud storage.
  • It is moved to a backup folder.
  • It is permanently erased from the hard drive.
  • It remains on the hard drive until overwritten. (correct)

Who is widely regarded as the modern father of computer science, contributing significantly to the development of the theoretical foundations of computing?

  • Wilhelm Schickard
  • John McCarthy
  • Charles Babbage
  • Alan Turing (correct)

Considering the progression of Intel Core processors, which of the following lists them in the correct order from highest to lowest performance?

  • Intel Core i5 > Intel Core i3 > Intel Core i7
  • Intel Core i7 > Intel Core i9 > Intel Core i3
  • Intel Core i3 > Intel Core i5 > Intel Core i9
  • Intel Core i9 > Intel Core i7 > Intel Core i5 (correct)

Which generation of computers is characterized by the use of vacuum tubes, marking a significant step in electronic computing?

<p>First generation (A)</p>
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Which of the following is NOT primarily used as a type of computer memory for active data storage and retrieval?

<p>Compiler (A)</p>
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What is the primary function of a motherboard in a computer system?

<p>Connects all hardware components. (D)</p>
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Which of the following best describes what a URL is used for?

<p>Uniform Resource Locator (A)</p>
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Which of the following figures is recognized for developing the first compiler, enabling the translation of high-level programming languages into machine code?

<p>Grace Hopper (C)</p>
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What does BIOS, a critical component of a computer system, primarily stand for?

<p>Basic Input Output System (A)</p>
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In the context of networking, what is the primary purpose of an IP address?

<p>To uniquely identify a device on a network (C)</p>
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Which type of malware is known for its ability to self-replicate without attaching itself to a host file, often spreading rapidly through networks?

<p>Worm (B)</p>
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Which of the following represents the largest unit of digital storage capacity?

<p>Terabyte (D)</p>
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Which unit of measurement is typically used to express the speed or clock rate of a processor?

<p>GHz (A)</p>
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What is the primary function of cache memory in a computer system?

<p>To store frequently accessed data for quick retrieval (C)</p>
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In digital logic, which logic gate produces a HIGH (1) output only when all of its inputs are HIGH (1)?

<p>AND (A)</p>
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Which of the following is considered an example of secondary storage in a computer system?

<p>Hard Drive (B)</p>
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Which of the following protocols is commonly used for transferring files between a client and a server on a network?

<p>FTP (D)</p>
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In the context of IP addressing, what does the acronym IP stand for?

<p>Internet Protocol (D)</p>
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What role does the operating system primarily play in managing I/O (input/output) devices?

<p>Providing an interface between applications and hardware (B)</p>
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Which of the following services is best characterized as a cloud storage solution?

<p>Google Drive (C)</p>
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Flashcards

Deleted File on Computer

Data remains until overwritten, not fully erased.

Who is Alan Turing?

Considered the modern father of computer science.

Motherboard Function

The Motherboard connects all hardware components enabling them to communicate.

What is BIOS?

Basic Input Output System

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Firewall's Primary Purpose

Protecting against unauthorized access

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Compiler's Role

Translates an entire program into machine code before execution

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Binary Numbers

Uses only 0s and 1s

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Data Representation Purpose

Storing and processing information efficiently.

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Two's Complement Advantage

Simplifies arithmetic operations.

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Basic Data Unit

The basic unit of data in a computer is a Bit.

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Two's Complement Advantage

It eliminates the problem of having both +0 and -0.

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Decimal Number System

The number system is based on 10 digits (0-9).

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Two's Complement System

Primarily used in digital computers.

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What defines Octal Number System?

Has base 8.

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LAN

A small geographic area like an office or home.

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Subnet Mask's Primary Function

Defining the network and host portions of an IP address

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Bit streaming usage

Online video streaming

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The Internet

A global network of interconnected computers

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Guided Transmission Medium

Optical fiber

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Data to Information Conversion

Processing

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Study Notes

DCIT 101 First Quiz

  • When a file is deleted from the computer and the recycle bin is emptied, it remains on the hard drive until overwritten.
  • Alan Turing is considered the modern father of computer science.
  • Intel Core i9 is faster than Intel Core i7, which is faster than Intel Core i5.
  • The first generation of computers used vacuum tubes.
  • Compiler is not a type of computer memory.
  • The function of a motherboard in a computer is to connect all hardware components.
  • URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator.
  • Grace Hopper developed the first compiler.
  • BIOS stands for Basic Input Output System.
  • The purpose of an IP address in networking is to uniquely identify a device on a network.
  • Worm is a type of malware that replicates itself without needing a host file.
  • Terabyte is the largest among the given storage units.
  • GHz measures the speed of a processor.
  • Cache memory stores frequently accessed data for quick retrieval.
  • An AND logic gate produces an output of 1 only when both inputs are 1.
  • A Hard Drive is an example of secondary storage.
  • FTP is a protocol used for file transfer.
  • IP in IP Address stands for Internet Protocol.
  • A main role of the operating system in managing I/O devices is to provide an interface between applications and hardware.
  • Google Drive is a cloud storage service.
  • Prolog is used primarily for artificial intelligence.
  • Object-Oriented Programming focuses on objects and their interactions.

DCIT 101 Second Quiz

  • The primary purpose of a firewall in computer networks is protecting against unauthorized access.
  • Linux is an example of an open-source operating system.
  • The role of a compiler in programming is to translate an entire program into machine code before execution.
  • Python is an example of a high-level programming language.
  • DVD is an example of an optical storage device.
  • Alan Turing is considered the father of computer science.
  • The most efficient way to correct consistently misspelled names is to use Find and Replace.
  • To make text stand out, apply text effects, italicize it, or bold it.
  • The APA term for a works cited list is References list.
  • The keyboard shortcut to delete an entire word is CTRL+DEL or CTRL+BACKSPACE.
  • To change SmartArt to a warm color palette, change the colors.
  • To change a table's outside border to red, use Border Pen Color to red, then Outside Borders.
  • It is true that you can create a new document with a blank or template.
  • To change footnotes to Roman numerals, change the Number Format in the Footnote and Endnote dialogue box.
  • The base of the hexadecimal number system is 16.
  • Roman Numerals is not a positional number system.
  • When you add 1 to the largest positive number in two's complement, overflow occurs.
  • The binary number system is used by most modern computers.
  • The smallest addressable unit of memory is a Byte.
  • The two's complement of 00001100 is 11110100.
  • The octal equivalent of decimal 20 is 24.
  • Roman is not a positional number system.
  • The primary purpose of data representation is to store and process information efficiently.
  • The primary characteristic of binary numbers is that it uses only 0s and 1s.
  • The main advantage of using two's complement is that it simplifies arithmetic operations.
  • 1011 in binary is 11 in decimal.
  • The number system used by digital computers is binary.
  • The binary equivalent of decimal 10 is 1010.
  • The hexadecimal number system is represented by 0-9, A-F.
  • The result of converting decimal 25 to binary is 11001.
  • A nibble consists of 4 bits.
  • Base 5 is not a standard computer number system.
  • The two's complement of 0010 is 1110.
  • Information is best defined as processed data with meaning.
  • 101010 is a binary number.
  • Hexadecimal uses 16 symbols.
  • The two's complement of -10 in 8 bits is 11110110.
  • The range for 8-bit two's complement is -128 to 127.
  • The number system used in memory addressing is hexadecimal.
  • The method that converts binary to decimal is the positional value method.
  • To convert a negative decimal to two's complement, the first step is to convert to binary.
  • The basic unit of data in a computer is a bit.
  • -7 in 8-bit two's complement is 11111001.
  • The main advantage of the two's complement over the one's complement is that it eliminates the problem of having both +0 and -0.
  • The number of digits in the decimal number system is 10.
  • The complement system primarily used in digital computers is Two's complement.
  • The decimal equivalent of hexadecimal A is 10.
  • The base 8 number system is octal.
  • -1 in two's complement using 4 bits is 1111.

DCIT 101 Third Quiz

  • A peer-to-peer network is best suited for small networks with limited users.
  • Watching a live sports match on YouTube is an example of real-time streaming.
  • Standarizing character encoding is the purpose of ASCII in data representation.
  • The range of private IP addresses starts with 192.168.0.0.
  • The main advantage of using two's complement is eliminates the problem of having both +0 and -0.
  • A thin client in a client-server model relies on the server for processing.
  • Bit streaming is used in online video streaming.
  • The internet is a global network of interconnected computers.
  • Optical fiber constitutes a guided transmission medium.
  • The process of converting raw data into meaningful information is called processing.
  • A hexadecimal number uses base 16.
  • The largest number that can be represented using 4 bits in unsigned binary is 15.
  • Tim Berners-Lee is credited with inventing the World Wide Web (WWW).
  • A LAN (Local Area Network) typically covers a small geographic area, like an office or home.
  • The primary function of a subnet mask in networking is defining the network and host portions of an IP address.

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