IBCA Module 3

While naming a file on the computer, if we press the key corresponding to letter A on the keyboard, what process is carried out inside the CPU to display the letter on the screen?

"A" is converted to its ASCII binary code and stored in the memory unit. Then it is converted back to "A" for display.

In which format is data finally stored in computers?

Binary digits

Which of these is an optical medium of storage?

Blu-ray discs

Jason takes many photographs on his smartphone while on vacation in Italy. If Jason wants to access these pictures across multiple devices, including his computer, smartphone, and tablet, where should he store them?

Cloud Storage

What are two important components of CPU that help in processing the input into output?

Control Unit and Arithmetic Logic Unit

Which storage device does memory need to be constantly recharged to retain the contents?

Dynamic RAM (DRAM)

A joystick is a pen-type input device used to draw and tap on icons

False

All-in-one computers are easier to service and upgrade but occupy more space than destkop computers.

False

Jack needs a convenient way to browse the Internet, read emails,and store basic data when he travels. Which of the following would be the best option for him?

He should make sure to bring a tablet.

Ryan wants to install a new operating system on his laptop, but first he needs to safely store all his data-over 80 GB- so he doesn't lose any of his files. How should Ryan back up all his data?

He should use an external hard drive to store the data because the amount of data he needs to store is quite large

Manny copied a table from a MS Excel file, closed the file, and then pasted the table in an MS Word document. Where did the copied table get stored after he copied it?

In the RAM

Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?

Internal hard drive

Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your computer through ports.

True

We can use Unicode coding scheme to support a larger variety of characters including Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic

True