Chapter 1 Vocab/Binary

Match the following

• ESD

• A static shielding bag that new computer components are shipped in.

• Chassis

• A strap worn around the wrist and attached to a computer case, ground mat, or another ground so that ESD is discharged from the body before touching sensitive components inside a computer.

• ESD Mat

• Another name for static electricity, which can damage chips and destroy motherboards, even though it might not be felt or seen with the naked eye.

• ESD Strap

• A mat that dissipates ESD and is commonly used by technicians who repair and assemble computers at their workbenches or in an assembly line.

• Antistatic Bag

• A case for any type of computer.

Match the following

• VGA

• A port that transmits digital or analog video.

• Analog

• A continuous signal with infinite variations which is a series of binary values—1s and 0s.

• Tower Case

• A 15-pin analog video port popular for many years.

• Digital

• A signal consisting of a series of binary values— 1s and 0s.

• DVI

• The largest type of personal computer case; stands vertically and can be up to two feet tall. Tower cases have more drive bays and are a good choice for computer users who anticipate making significant upgrades.

2

• 00

• 01

• 10

• 11

11

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

10000

• 4

• 8

• 16

• 32

Which of these are the correct place values for binary?

• 128,64,32,16,8,4,2,1

• 128, 68,34,12,6,4,2,1

• 1,0

• 0,1

Convert 128 to binary

• 10000000
• 01111110
• 10000001
• 11001100

Convert 196 to binary

• 11000110
• 11100100
• 11000100
• 11010100

Binary uses 1’s & 0’s to represent data

• True
• False

What kind of 'base' system is binary known as?

• Base 12

• Base 8

• Base 2

• Base 10