Ws4 Reading Quiz - Computer Concepts Unit D

10 Questions | By Sseaton | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 162

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Computers and computer systems can be very confusing at time. The concepts especially to newbie can be very challenging. Why not test you abilities in regards to the subject with this quiz? All the best.

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1.

Character Data is represented by coding schemes, which use a series of 1s and 0s.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

A processor is typically the most important and the most expensive single component of a computer
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

Upgrading your computer's processor is an inexpensive and easy way to enhance your computer's performance
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

The _______ system uses 1s and 0s to represent data
- A.
  
  Morse Code
- B.
  
  Binary Number
- C.
  
  ASCII
- D.
  
  Data Representation
5.

_____ is a type of coding scheme used to represent character data.
- A.
  
  ASCII
- B.
  
  Unicode
- C.
  
  EBCDIC
- D.
  
  All of the above are examples
6.

______ is the world's largest chipmaker
- A.
  
  Apple
- B.
  
  IBM
- C.
  
  AMD
- D.
  
  Intel
7.

Files you delete from your hard disk are sent to the windows _____.
- A.
  
  Trash can
- B.
  
  Transfer Station
- C.
  
  Recycle Bin
- D.
  
  None of the above; they are permanently deleted from the hard drive.
8.

File size is usually measure in ___
- A.
  
  Bytes
- B.
  
  Kilobytes
- C.
  
  Megabytes
- D.
  
  Any of the above
9.

RAM holds data in circuitry that's directly connected to the motherboard; whereas, the hard drive stores data on ___ media.
- A.
  
  Volatile
- B.
  
  Solid-State
- C.
  
  Optical
- D.
  
  Magnetic
10.

For good basic performance, a computer running Windows Vista should have at least ___ of RAM
- A.
  
  512 MB
- B.
  
  1 GB
- C.
  
  2 GB
- D.
  
  3 GB