FIT Unit 2

an input device.

A stylus is classified as: A. an input device. B. a mass storage device. C. an output device. D. a processing device.

Bit

Which unit in the binary system takes up the LEAST space on the hard drive of a computer? A. Bit B. Byte C. Gigabyte D. Kilobyte

Unicode

A keyboard has keys for numbers, letters, symbols and control characters; however, a computer only accepts binary input. What encoding system is used by the computer to display the keystrokes? A. Unicode B. BCD C. Gray D. XS-3

500 GB

A mass storage device has approximately 500,000,000,000 bytes of space. How would the label read on the device? A. 500 bytes B. 500 KB C. 500 MB D. 500 GB

an input device

A microphone is classified as: A. an input device B. a mass storage device C. an output device D. a processing device

write-back

A microprocessor places the result of an arithmetic logic unit operation in RAM. Which step of CPU operation is taking place? A. fetch B. decode C. execute D. write-back

Decode

A microprocessor translates the instructions in the computer program. Which step of CPU operation is taking place? A. Fetch B. Decode C. Execute D. Write-back

an output device.

A monitor is classified as: A. an input device. B. a mass storage device. C. an output device. D. a processing device.

an output device

A printer is classified as: A. an input device B. a mass storage device C. an output device D. a processing device

an input device.

A scanner is classified as: A. an input device. B. a mass storage device. C. an output device. D. a processing device.

an output device.

A speaker is classified as: A. an input device. B. a mass storage device. C. an output device. D. a processing device.

a mass storage device.

An SSD card is classified as: A. an input device. B. a mass storage device. C. an output device. D. a processing device.

can cause permanent damage to internal computer components.

Electrostatic discharge: A. can cause permanent damage to internal computer components. B. is always a fire hazard. C. is almost always dangerous to humans. D. may result in repetitive strain injury.

Laptop

John uses his printer port when traveling to conferences. Which type of computer should John buy that has a rechargeable battery and is used as a mobile computer? A. Desktop B. Laptop C. Server D. Tablet

Face-to-Face Support

Jose bought a new Dell computer on-line. Unfortunately, when it arrived, it did not work. After chatting with a customer support agent, a technician comes to his home and repairs his computer. This repair is an example of: A. Face-to-Face Support B. Help Desk Support C. Personalized Support D. Self-Help Support

Monitor

Which output device produces visual output in real time? A. Monitor B. Printer C. Speaker D. Storage

Desktop

Which type of computer is used as a non-mobile computer in a certain location? A. Desktop B. Laptop C. Smart phone D. Tablet

Flash drive

Which type of storage is classified as permanent storage? A. Flash drive B. Monitor C. Random Access Memory D. Speaker

CD-ROM

Which type of storage is classified as permanent storage? A. Monitor B. Random Access Memory C. CD-ROM D. Speaker

SSD card

Which type of storage is classified as permanent storage? A. Monitor B. Random Access Memory C. Speaker D. SSD card

Random Access Memory

Which type of storage is classified as temporary storage? A. Flash drive B. Random Access Memory C. Read Only Memory D. SSD card

Bits, Kilobits, Megabits, Gigabits

Place the following units of measurement in order from least to greatest. A. Bits, Gigabits, Megabits, Kilobits B. Bits, Kilobits, Gigabits, Megabits C. Bits, Kilobits, Megabits, Gigabits D. Kilobits, Megabits, Gigabits, Bits

a processing device

The CPU is classified as: A. an input device B. a mass storage device C. an output device D. a processing device

a processing device.

The microprocessor is classified as: A. an input device. B. a mass storage device. C. an output device. D. a processing device.

He should determine the next step to resolve the problem.

Travis's sound stops working on his computer. He theorizes it is an issue with his sound card. To test his theory, he checks in Device Manager and finds that there is a problem with the sound card driver. What should Travis do next? A. He should determine the next step to resolve the problem. B. He should immediately reboot his computer to make the problem go away. C. He should play pinball to test the sound. D. He should ask to see who else was using the computer so that they can fix the problem.

Input

When data is entered into the computer so it can be accessed by a program, this is referring to which of the four components of the information processing cycle? A. Input B. Output C. Processing D. Storage

Storage

When data that has been processed by a program is transferred to the hard drive of the computer, this is referring to which of the four components of the information processing cycle? A. Input B. Output C. Processing D. Storage

a touchscreen

Which device can be classified as both an input and an output device? A. a flash drive B. a laser printer C. a mouse D. a touchscreen

Computer

Which is an example of a digital system? A. Computer B. Music C. Sound Waves D. Wind-up clock

Programmable thermostat

Which is an example of a digital system? A. Music B. Programmable thermostat C. Sound Waves D. Wind-up clock

Scanner

Which is an example of a peripheral device? A. CPU B. Microprocessor C. MPU D. Scanner

Touch screen

Which is an example of a peripheral device? A. CPU B. Microprocessor C. MPU D. Touch screen

Mouse

Which is an example of a peripheral device? A. CPU B. Microprocessor C. Mouse D. MPU

Music

Which is an example of an analog system? A. Computer B. DVD Player C. Music D. Programmable thermostat

Sound waves

Which is an example of an analog system? A. Computer B. DVD Player C. Programmable thermostat D. Sound waves

Microprocessor

Which is part of the Central Processing Unit? A. Keyboard B. Microprocessor C. Peripheral device D. Touch screen

Decimal

Which number system is the number, 0x93, a part of? A. Binary B. Decimal C. Hexadecimal D. Octal

Hexadecimal

Which number system is the number, 2F, a part of? A. Binary B. Decimal C. Hexadecimal D. Octal

Speaker

Which output device produces audio output? A. Monitor B. Printer C. Speaker D. Storage

Printer

Which output device produces hard-copy output? A. Monitor B. Printer C. Speaker D. Storage