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Questions and Answers
Which system does a computer use to communicate?
Which system does a computer use to communicate?
- Hexadecimal system
- Base-10 system
- Binary system (correct)
- Decimal system
What is a group of 8 bits called?
What is a group of 8 bits called?
- Megabyte
- Byte (correct)
- Gigabyte
- Kilobyte
What is character encoding used for?
What is character encoding used for?
- To compress data
- To assign binary values to characters (correct)
- To encrypt data
- To convert characters to numbers
What is the definition of a computer?
What is the definition of a computer?
What is the term for coding and hiding messages from third parties?
What is the term for coding and hiding messages from third parties?
How many possible numbers are there in the decimal system?
How many possible numbers are there in the decimal system?
What does the term 'digital divide' refer to?
What does the term 'digital divide' refer to?
What is the use of digital technology, like computers and the internet, to store and process data into useful information called?
What is the use of digital technology, like computers and the internet, to store and process data into useful information called?
Which operating system is one of the largest open source operating systems used heavily in business infrastructure and in the consumer space?
Which operating system is one of the largest open source operating systems used heavily in business infrastructure and in the consumer space?
What do logic gates allow transistors to do?
What do logic gates allow transistors to do?
Which component connects the CPU to the MCC and sends the location of data?
Which component connects the CPU to the MCC and sends the location of data?
What is the most common interface for hard drives?
What is the most common interface for hard drives?
Which form factor is the most common for motherboards?
Which form factor is the most common for motherboards?
What is the purpose of BIOS?
What is the purpose of BIOS?
What does BYOD refer to?
What does BYOD refer to?
What is cache?
What is cache?
What is a charge cycle?
What is a charge cycle?
What does the chipset determine?
What does the chipset determine?
What is a clock cycle?
What is a clock cycle?
What does clock speed represent?
What does clock speed represent?
Study Notes
Key Terms and Definitions in Computer Components
- Address bus connects CPU to MCC and sends location of data
- ATA is the most common interface for hard drives
- ATX is the most common form factor for motherboards
- BIOS is software that initializes hardware and starts operating system
- BYOD refers to using personal devices for work
- Cache is a storage location for frequently accessed data
- Charge cycle is a full charge and discharge of a battery
- Chipset determines how components communicate on a machine
- Clock cycle is when voltage is sent to the clock wire
- Clock speed is the maximum number of cycles a processor can handle
- CPU is the central processing unit
- DDR SDRAM is a type of faster and more power-efficient RAM
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Test your knowledge on key terms and definitions in computer components with this quiz. From addressing buses to clock speeds, this quiz will challenge your understanding of important concepts in computer hardware. Whether you're a computer enthusiast or just looking to expand your knowledge, this quiz is a great way to learn more about the inner workings of computers.
