CS 1 Review Questions

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What does the term "Binary" refer to in digital information?

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A way of representing information using only two options

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How many bits are there in a byte?

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8 bits

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What is the main difference between lossless and lossy compression?

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Lossless compression is reversible, while lossy compression is not.

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What is the purpose of a computing network?

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To connect computing devices capable of sending or receiving data

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What is the primary function of an IP Address in Internet technology?

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To assign a unique identifier to each device on the Internet

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Which of the following best describes the term 'Router'?

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A device that manages the flow of data between networks

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What does the term 'Bandwidth' refer to in a networking context?

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The maximum amount of data that can be sent in a fixed amount of time

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What is the role of the Domain Name System (DNS)?

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To translate domain names into IP addresses

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Which term describes a system that can continue to operate even when some components fail?

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Fault Tolerant

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What is a Program Statement in computer programming?

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A command or instruction in a program.