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