What is a Computer?

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What is the primary function of a computer?

To output data in a specific format

To receive and store data only

To process data solely based on user input

To execute applications and provide solutions (correct)

What is the basis of a computer's operation?

A set of instructions (programs) (correct)

A set of algorithms

A set of user inputs

A set of hardware components

What is the result of a computer combining its hardware and software components?

A specific output format

A set of programs

A variety of solutions (correct)

A single, integrated system

What is the purpose of a computer's hardware components?

To integrate with software components Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of a computer's processing?

Based on a set of instructions (programs) Signup and view all the answers

How many characters can the ASCII encoding standard represent?

128 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of Unicode over ASCII?

It can represent more characters Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of encoding tables in computers?

To provide a standardized way to map characters to numbers Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of bits required to represent a character in the ASCII encoding standard?

7 Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the encoding standard that uses either one or two 16-bit code units per character?

UTF-16 Signup and view all the answers

Which type of computer is used for complex, high-end computations such as weather forecasting and molecular research?

Supercomputer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of encoding tables like ASCII and Unicode in computers?

To represent and manipulate textual information Signup and view all the answers

In the RGB color model, what is the range of values for each component in decimal notation?

0 to 255 Signup and view all the answers

What is the prefix symbol used to represent hexadecimal colors in web design?

<h1></h1> Signup and view all the answers

How are the red, green, and blue components represented in hexadecimal format?

Each component is converted into a two-digit hexadecimal number Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of converting RGB colors into hexadecimal format in web design?

To make the colors more accessible to computers Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of concatenating the three two-digit hexadecimal numbers in hexadecimal color representation?

A six-digit hexadecimal number Signup and view all the answers

What is the factor by which each unit of measurement increases beyond Gigabyte (GB)?

1,024 Signup and view all the answers

Why is the hexadecimal system widely used in computing?

Because of its concise representation of binary data and ease of conversion Signup and view all the answers

What is the actual capacity of a '500GB' hard drive in binary terms?

536,870,912,000 bytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the decimal equivalent of the letter 'A' in the hexadecimal system?

10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of the capacities of storage devices, such as hard drives or SSDs?

Binary system Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of manufacturers using decimal prefixes when marketing storage devices?

To make the capacities easier for humans to understand Signup and view all the answers