Introduction to Computers and Binary Language

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What is the basic unit of binary language?

4 digits

16 digits

2 digits (correct)

8 digits

How many bits make up one byte in a computer?

8 bits (correct)

10 bits

16 bits

4 bits

What is the purpose of an input device in computing?

To display data

To process data

To enter data into the computer (correct)

To send data out of the computer

Which output device is commonly used to display text, graphics, and video as soft copies?

Monitor Signup and view all the answers

What type of copies do printers generally produce?

Hard copies Signup and view all the answers

Which device is used to input sounds into a computer system?

Microphone Signup and view all the answers

What are speakers and earphones considered in a computer system?

Output devices Signup and view all the answers

Which device can be used to create digital images for input into a computer?

Scanner Signup and view all the answers

How many oscillations per second are referred to when the prefix mega is used?

Millions Signup and view all the answers

A 1.2 GHz chip is how many times faster than a chip with a 400 MHz clock?

Three times Signup and view all the answers

What does a 400 MHz chip's clock do 400 million times per second?

Receives electricity and switches on and off Signup and view all the answers

What does the speed of a personal computer depend on, besides the CPU speed?

Size of RAM and speed of the hard disk Signup and view all the answers

What type of computer is specially designed to be used by a single end-user?

Personal computer Signup and view all the answers

Which type of computer chip resides in another device, is self-contained, and has its own programming?

Embedded computer chip Signup and view all the answers

What does a supercomputer mainly focus on?

Performing complex calculations rapidly Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a mouse as mentioned in the text?

To input user responses and commands Signup and view all the answers

How many binary digits (bits) make up one byte in the context of computers?

8 Signup and view all the answers

Which device creates copies that can be touched and are considered hard copies?

Printer Signup and view all the answers

What does an input device enable you to do in computing?

Enter data and instructions into your computer Signup and view all the answers

Which device is commonly used to display text, graphics, and video as soft copies?

Monitor Signup and view all the answers

What is the most fundamental unit of binary language called?

Bit Signup and view all the answers

Which device is used for sound output in a computer system?

Speaker Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a microphone as an input device?

Input sounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed of a 200 MHz clock chip compared to a 1.2 GHz chip?

6 times slower Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an embedded computer?

Execute complex calculations rapidly Signup and view all the answers

If a computer has a CPU operating at 1.6 GHz and a bus speed of 50 MHz, what slows the computer down?

Speed of the bus Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a supercomputer from other types of computers?

Executing complex calculations rapidly Signup and view all the answers

How does coupling the prefix giga with Hertz affect the oscillations per second?

Refers to billions of oscillations per second Signup and view all the answers