Introduction to Technology

Chapter 10: Computer Technologies

Self Check Quiz

1
The code of 1s and 0s that computers use is called
A)ROM.
B)RAM.
C)numerical code.
D)binary code.
2
The smallest possible piece of binary code is one
A)byte.
B)gigabyte.
C)bit.
D)program.
3
What is a common term for computer programs?
A)software
B)hardware
C)operating systems
D)output devices
4
__________ is the type of computer memory that can lose or change its contents.
A)ROM
B)RAM
C)The operating system
D)Binary code
5
A music synthesizer is an example of a(n) __________ device.
A)input
B)output
C)input/output
D)operating system
6
What term describes networked computers that use downtime for research?
A)expert systems
B)distributed computing
C)wireless computing
D)speech recognition
7
__________ is a long-range wireless connection to the Internet.
A)WiMAX
B)Wi-fi
C)AI
D)distributed computing
8
Which of the following is NOT a danger to you or your computer?
A)spyware
B)worms
C)Trojan Horses
D)firewall
9
Which of the following is an example of an expert system?
A)Deep Fritz
B)a spreadsheet
C)an operating system
D)an artifical system
10
Computer error is often really a(n) __________ error.
A)mechanical
B)natural
C)human
D)electrical
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