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1

A combination of eight bits is called a
A)byte
B)decimal
C)hexadecimal
D)megabyte
2

Which binary coding scheme is typically used for microcomputers?
A)Unicode
B)ASCII
C)EBCDIC
D)None of the above
3

The CPU resides on a large circuit board called the
A)motherboard
B)bus board
C)parallel board
D)unit board
4

The central processing unit is also called the
A)control unit
B)ALU
C)bus
D)microprocessor
5

In the CPU, this unit is responsible for handling the mathematical and logical functions
A)ALU
B)control Unit
C)smart card
D)carrier package
6

This computer component is what holds the programs and data you are currently working on
A)control unit
B)microprocessor
C)primary storage
D)bus line
7

This type of memory is temporary storage used for current programs and data
A)virtual
B)ROM
C)RAM
D)Flash
8

This type of memory is very high-speed, and it is used to store recently used data and program instructions that are likely to be used again soon
A)virtual
B)cache
C)RAM
D)ROM
9

Microcomputers that allow users to expand their system by providing slots on the system board have a(n)_______.
A)closed architecture
B)closed expansion
C)open architecture
D)open expansion
10

This computer component is located within the chassis and basically ties all the other components together
A)bus
B)control unit
C)microprocessor
D)port
11

The elementary unit of digital representation in a computer is called a bit.
A)True
B)False
12

The primary responsibility of the central processing unit is to execute machine instructions.
A)True
B)False
13

A byte is the largest number of consecutive bytes that can be accessed at one time in the main memory.
A)True
B)False
14

Volatility in semiconductor RAM means that uninterrupted electric power need not be continuous in order to retain memory in primary storage.
A)True
B)False
15

Cache memory is a form of high-speed temporary storage area which is used for storing parts of a program or data during processing.
A)True
B)False





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