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Which computer term is best described as: Base-2 number system using digits 0 and 1?
A. Peripheral
B. Binary system
C. Booting
D. Decimal system
Correct Answer: B
Binary system is base-2 number system using digits 0 and 1.
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Which computer term is best described as: A group of four bits?
A. Nibble
B. Cold boot
C. Decode
D. Flowchart
Correct Answer: A
Nibble is a group of four bits.
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Which computer term is best described as: The smallest unit of digital data, having a value of 0 or 1?
A. User
B. Bit
C. ALU
D. Hybrid computer
Correct Answer: B
Bit is the smallest unit of digital data, having a value of 0 or 1.
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Which computer term is best described as: A graphical representation of an algorithm using standard symbols?
A. Embedded system
B. Warm boot
C. Decimal system
D. Flowchart
Correct Answer: D
Flowchart is a graphical representation of an algorithm using standard symbols.
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Which computer term is best described as: Translator that executes or translates source code statement by statement?
A. Clock cycle
B. Source code
C. Bus
D. Interpreter
Correct Answer: D
Interpreter is translator that executes or translates source code statement by statement.
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Which computer term is best described as: Translator that converts an entire program into machine/object code before execution?
A. ASCII
B. Compiler
C. Flowchart
D. Control Unit
Correct Answer: B
Compiler is translator that converts an entire program into machine/object code before execution.
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Which computer term is best described as: Human-readable program text written in a programming language?
A. Binary system
B. Nibble
C. Clock cycle
D. Source code
Correct Answer: D
Source code is human-readable program text written in a programming language.
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Which computer term is best described as: One timing pulse used to synchronize processor operations?
A. Clock cycle
B. Microcontroller
C. Output
D. Flowchart
Correct Answer: A
Clock cycle is one timing pulse used to synchronize processor operations.
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Which computer term is best described as: The CPU unit that directs and coordinates instruction execution?
A. Control Unit
B. Octal system
C. Clock cycle
D. Bus
Correct Answer: A
Control Unit is the CPU unit that directs and coordinates instruction execution.
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Which computer term is best described as: The CPU unit that performs arithmetic and logical operations?
A. ALU
B. Port
C. ASCII
D. User
Correct Answer: A
ALU is the CPU unit that performs arithmetic and logical operations.
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Which computer term is best described as: The component that executes instructions and coordinates processing?
A. Hardware
B. CPU
C. Decode
D. Storage
Correct Answer: B
CPU is the component that executes instructions and coordinates processing.
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Which computer term is best described as: A person or entity that interacts with a computer system?
A. Mainframe
B. Data
C. User
D. ASCII
Correct Answer: C
User is a person or entity that interacts with a computer system.
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Which computer term is best described as: Software stored in non-volatile memory that provides low-level device control?
A. Workstation
B. Binary system
C. Nibble
D. Firmware
Correct Answer: D
Firmware is software stored in non-volatile memory that provides low-level device control.
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Which computer term is best described as: Physical components of a computer system?
A. Compiler
B. Byte
C. Hardware
D. General-purpose computer
Correct Answer: C
Hardware is physical components of a computer system.
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Which computer term is best described as: Processed or organized data that is meaningful to a user?
A. Information
B. Hybrid computer
C. Peripheral
D. Firmware
Correct Answer: A
Information is processed or organized data that is meaningful to a user.
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Which computer term is best described as: Operations performed on input data to transform it into useful results?
A. Algorithm
B. Fetch
C. Processing
D. Compiler
Correct Answer: C
Processing is operations performed on input data to transform it into useful results.
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Which component temporarily stores data currently being processed?
A. RAM
B. DVD
C. Printer
D. Projector
Correct Answer: A
A: Correct because RAM holds active data and instructions for quick access. B: Wrong because a DVD is optical storage. C: Wrong because a printer is output hardware. D: Wrong because a projector displays output.
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Which number system is used internally by computers?
A. Decimal
B. Binary
C. Roman
D. Arabic words
Correct Answer: B
B: Correct because computers process data using binary digits 0 and 1. A: Wrong because decimal is human-friendly base 10. C: Wrong because Roman numerals are not used for digital processing. D: Wrong because Arabic words are language symbols, not machine-level representation.
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Which unit is equal to 1024 bytes?
A. 1 bit
B. 1 nibble
C. 1 kilobyte
D. 1 megabyte
Correct Answer: C
C: Correct because in basic computing, 1 kilobyte is commonly treated as 1024 bytes. A: Wrong because a bit is the smallest binary unit. B: Wrong because a nibble is 4 bits. D: Wrong because a megabyte is much larger than 1024 bytes.
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Which of the following is an output device?
A. Mouse
B. Scanner
C. Printer
D. Keyboard
Correct Answer: C
C: Correct because a printer produces printed output on paper. A: Wrong because a mouse is an input device. B: Wrong because a scanner is an input device. D: Wrong because a keyboard is an input device.