Day 5 Practice 1 CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ Certification Quiz

What are the core functions of a computer system governed by the Input, Output, Processing, and Storage Cycle (I/O Cycle)?

• Input, Processing, Output, and Storage

• Input, Processing, Output, and Retrieval

• Input, Calculation, Output, and Storage

• Input, Calculation, Output, and Retrieval

Which stage of the I/O Cycle is responsible for entering data into the computer system?

• Output

• Processing

• Input

• Storage

What does the CPU perform during the processing stage?

• Data entry

• Calculations, comparisons, and other operations

• Data storage

• Data retrieval

Which stage of the I/O Cycle involves displaying or transmitting the results of processing?

• Input

• Processing

• Output

• Storage

What is the purpose of the storage stage in the I/O Cycle?

• To enter data into the computer system

• To perform calculations and comparisons

• To display the results of processing

• To save data for later use

Which notational system uses a base-10 system with ten unique symbols?

• Binary Notation

• Decimal Notation

• Hexadecimal Notation

• Octal Notation

What are the two different integer values used in Binary Notation?

What is each digit in a binary number known as?

• Byte

• Bit

• Nibble

• Word

What base does the hexadecimal notation use?

• Base-2

• Base-8

• Base-10

• Base-16

Why is hexadecimal commonly used in computer programming?

• It is easier to understand than binary.

• It uses fewer symbols than decimal.

• It is commonly used for memory addressing and debugging processes.

• It is the same as binary notation.