1. Bit in short for ?

binary system

digital byte

binary digit

binary unit

Answer: binary digit

Explanation:

The correct answer is (c) binary digit. The term "bit" is short for "binary digit," which is the basic unit of information in digital computing. A bit can have a value of either 0 or 1, representing the binary digits of the digital language used by computers to process information. Multiple bits are combined to create larger units of information, such as bytes (a group of 8 bits) and words (a group of 16, 32, or 64 bits).


2. The smallest unit in a digit system is ?

Byte

Kilobyte

Word

Bit

Answer: Bit

Explanation:

The smallest unit in a digit system is a bit.


3. When you save to this, your data will remain when the computer is turned off ?

RAM

motherboard

secondary storage device

primary storage

Answer: secondary storage device

Explanation:

When you save to this, your data will remain when the computer is turned off is (c) secondary storage device. Secondary storage devices, such as hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and external USB drives, are used to store data permanently on a computer. When you save data to a secondary storage device, the data remains on the device even when the computer is turned off, allowing you to access the data later. This is in contrast to primary storage, such as RAM, which is volatile and temporary, meaning that the data is lost when the computer is turned off.


4. A disk’s content that is recorded at the time of manufacture and that cannot be changed or erased by the user is —— ?

memory-only

write-only

read-only

run-only

Answer: read-only

Explanation:

The content that is recorded at the time of manufacture and cannot be changed or erased by the user is known as "read-only" memory. Therefore, the correct option is (c) read-only.


5. During the –– portion of the Information Processing Cycle, the computer acquires data from some source ?

storage and output

storage

input

output

Answer: input

Explanation:

During the input phase of the Information Processing Cycle, the computer acquires data from some source such as a keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone, or any other input device. The acquired data is then stored in the computer's memory for processing and manipulation in the subsequent phases of the cycle.


6. The computer abbreviation KB usually means ?

Key Block

Kernel Boot

Key Byte

Kilo Byte

Answer: Kilo Byte

Explanation:

The computer abbreviation KB usually means (d) Kilo Byte. In computing, kilobyte (KB) is a unit of digital information that is equal to 1024 bytes. It is commonly used to measure the size of files and storage devices, such as hard disk drives, USB drives, and memory cards. Kilobytes are often abbreviated as KB or kB, with the uppercase K indicating the use of the binary prefix, which denotes 1024 rather than 1000.


7. Which of the following storage media provides sequential access only ?

Floppy disk

Magnetic disk

Magnetic tape

Optical disk

Answer: Magnetic tape

Explanation:

Magnetic tape. Magnetic tape can only be accessed sequentially, meaning data must be read or written in a sequential order rather than randomly accessing specific parts of the tape. Floppy disks, magnetic disks, and optical disks can all be accessed randomly as well as sequentially.


8. Which type of memory holds only the program and data that the CPU is presently processing ?

CMOS

ROM

RAM

ASCII

Answer: RAM

Explanation:

The correct answer is (c) RAM (Random Access Memory), which holds only the program and data that the CPU (Central Processing Unit) is presently processing. RAM is a type of volatile memory that is used to store data and programs that are currently in use by the computer. When the computer is turned off or restarted, the contents of RAM are cleared, which is why it is referred to as "temporary" memory. In contrast, ROM (Read-Only Memory) holds data that cannot be changed or modified, and CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) is a type of memory used to store system configuration data. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a character encoding standard used to represent text in computers.


9. The part of a computer that coordinates all its functions is called its ?

ROM program

system board

arithmetic logic unit

control unit

Answer: control unit

Explanation:

The correct answer is (d) control unit. The control unit is a component of the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer that manages and coordinates all the computer's functions. The control unit is responsible for directing the flow of data and instructions to and from the CPU, memory, and input/output devices. It is also responsible for managing the computer's timing and synchronization, ensuring that each component of the computer system is working together in a coordinated and efficient manner. The other options listed are also components of a computer system: ROM (Read-Only Memory) is a type of non-volatile memory used to store firmware and other permanent data; the system board (also known as the motherboard) is the main circuit board that connects and controls all the other components of the computer; and the arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is a component of the CPU that performs mathematical and logical operations on data.


10. A group of 8 bits is known as a __________ ?

byte

kilobyte

binary digit

megabit

Answer: byte

Explanation:

The correct answer is (a) byte. A byte is a group of 8 bits that represents a single character or other unit of information in a computer system. Bytes are the fundamental building blocks of digital information and are used to represent all kinds of data, from text and numbers to images, sounds, and videos. The other options listed are also units of digital information, but they refer to different quantities of data: a kilobyte is 1024 bytes, a megabit is 1 million bits, and a binary digit is a single bit.