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1

Which binary coding scheme is typically used for microcomputers?
A)Unicode
B)ASCII
C)EBCDIC
D)None of the above
2

Which type of memory holds only the program and data that the CPU is presently processing?
A)CMOS
B)ROM
C)RAM
D)ASCII
3

Microcomputers that allow users to expand their system by providing slots on the system board have _______.
A)closed architecture.
B)closed expansion.
C)open architecture.
D)open expansion.
4

Which of the following is another name for a chip?
A)Silicon chip
B)Integrated circuit
C)Semiconductor
D)All of the above
5

Expansion cards that are used to connect a computer to one or more other computers are called ________.
A)network adapter cards.
B)group system cards.
C)PC cards.
D)loop cards.
6

Computers require ______ _______ to power their electronic components and to represent data and instructions.
A)direct concurrency (DC).
B)direct current (DC).
C)direct adapters (DC).
D)direct units (DU).
7

A variety of specialized processing chips has been developed called
A)central processing unit (CPU).
B)microprocessor chips.
C)coprocessor chips.
D)control units.
8

One of the most common ways that users interact with a computer's CMOS chip is to
A)reset the sound card.
B)reset the graphics card.
C)reset the system date and time settings.
D)reset the plug-in card.
9

How many bits are there in a byte?
A)20
B)4
C)16
D)8
10

Memory cards contain a microprocessor combined with input, output, and storage capabilities.
A)True
B)False
11

Unicode is a 16-bit code designed to support international languages that have too many characters to be represented by ASCII or EBCDIC codes.
A)True
B)False
12

A smart card is a credit card-sized expansion board designed to meet the size and constraints of portable computers.
A)True
B)False
13

Bus lines are used to connect input and output devices to the system unit.
A)True
B)False
14

Individual 0's and 1's in the binary system are called bits.
A)True
B)False





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