How computers work 1

Images made up from lines and shapes, uses maths to create them.

• Bitmap

• Vector

• Pixel

• Raster

What is the base of the binary number system?

• 2

• 8

• 10

• 16

What is the smallest unit of data in a computer?

• A. Byte

• B. Bit

• C. Kilobyte

• D. Megabyte

A bit has a single binary value. What are the possible values?

• A. 0 or 2

• B. 1 or 2

• C. 0 or 1

• D. 1 or 3

How many bits are there in a byte?

• A. 4

• B. 6

• C. 8

• D. 10

What is the binary representation of the letter 'a'?

• A. 01100001

• B. 01100010

• C. 01100011

• D. 01100100

What is the binary value of a bit?

• A. 0 or 2

• B. 1 or 2

• C. 0 or 1

• D. 1 or 3

How many bits are there in a byte?

• A. 4

• B. 6

• C. 8

• D. 10

Which component is responsible for taking in data in a computer system?

• Processing

• Storage

• Input

• Output

What is the purpose of the 'Storage' component in a computer system?

• To execute commands

• To take in data

• To hold data

• To output information