Vocabulary Quiz 2 (Computer Tech - 2/13)

Question 0

Bit

Answer 0

Each 0 or 1 in the binary number system.

Question 1

Binary numbers (system)

Answer 1

A method for representing letters or numbers using only two digits. 0 and 1.

Question 2

Boot process

Answer 2

Sequence of events that occurs between the time you turn on a computer and the time that it becomes ready to accept commands.

Question 3

Byte

Answer 3

8 bits

Question 4

Central processing unit (CPU)

Answer 4

The brains of the computer.

Question 5

Computer

Answer 5

A device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output.

Question 6

Gigabyte

Answer 6

Approximately 1 billion bytes

Question 7

Gigahertz

Answer 7

One billion cycles (or pulses) per second.

Question 8

Kilobyte

Answer 8

Approximately 1,000 bytes

Question 9

Megabyte

Answer 9

Approximately 1 million bytes

Question 10

Megahertz

Answer 10

One million cycles (or pulses) per second.

Question 11

RAM

Answer 11

Random access memory

Question 12

ROM

Answer 12

Read only memory

Question 13

Storage devices

Answer 13

Provides for the permanent storage of programs, data, and information. (hard drive, CD’s, USB, flash drives.)

Question 14

Terabyte

Answer 14

Approximately 1 trillion bytes.