Image and Sound File Formats Quiz

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Which type of storage is known for being reliable but not very durable and noisy?

Solid State

Optical

Secondary Storage

HDD (correct)

What is the effect of an overflow error in binary arithmetic?

The result is always correct

The result is rounded up

The result is converted to hexadecimal

The result takes up more storage space than is possible (correct)

What does a right shift of 1 do in binary shifts?

Halves the value (correct)

Reverses the bits

Doubles the value

Causes an overflow error

How many characters can be represented by an ASCI character set with 8 bits per character?

256 characters Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is used for sending files?

FTP Signup and view all the answers

What type of attack involves flooding a device with traffic to cause it to crash?

DoS Signup and view all the answers

Which security measure simulates an attack to find vulnerabilities?

Penetration Testing Signup and view all the answers

What component of the CPU coordinates the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) and Decodes instructions?

Control Unit (CU) Signup and view all the answers

In the Fetch-Execute Cycle, what step involves fetching the instruction from memory using the address in the Program Counter?

Fetch Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of the CPU refers to the rate at which the Fetch-Execute cycle is carried out?

Clock Speed Signup and view all the answers

What type of storage is RAM classified as?

Volatile Signup and view all the answers

In an Embedded System, what is a common characteristic?

Single purpose Signup and view all the answers

What function does ROM serve during computer boot-up?

Contains the boot program Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of compression in terms of data storage?

To reduce file size by representing the file in a more efficient way Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Bit depth' refer to in the context of sound samples?

Number of bits per sample Signup and view all the answers

In a WAN, who owns the network infrastructure?

Multiple entities Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of DNS in computer networks?

To locate devices on the Internet geographically Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)?

Splits data into packets and handles errors Signup and view all the answers

What do MAC addresses represent in network hardware?

Unique hardware addresses Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ANTI-MALWARE software?

To scan and remove known malware Signup and view all the answers

Which utility software function involves reducing file size?

Data compression Signup and view all the answers

What does the Data Protection Act focus on?

Securing personal data Signup and view all the answers

Which law makes hacking and malware illegal?

Computer Misuse Act Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between OPEN SOURCE and PROPRIETARY software?

Free vs. paid for Signup and view all the answers

What does ENCRYPTION software do?

Scramble data for secure access Signup and view all the answers