
Understanding Binary and Transistors

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Amelia Wright
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do computers primarily use the binary system?
Because it allows for more complex calculations
Due to the limitations of transistors
Because it is the oldest number system
Because it is the most efficient for human understanding
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do transistors play in a computer?
They act as switches controlling electrical signals
They provide power to the computer
They are used for cooling the system
They store data permanently
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many states can a switch have in a computer system?
One
Four
Two
Three
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In binary, what does the state 'on' represent?
3
0
1
2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do computers use billions of transistors to represent complex data?
By converting binary to decimal
By using transistors as memory units
By switching states rapidly to represent different data
By storing data in a single transistor
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a pixel on a screen represented by in a computer?
A decimal number
A binary code stored in memory
A combination of transistors switching states
A single transistor
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is binary preferred over other number systems in computing?
It aligns with the on/off nature of transistors
It is easier for humans to understand
It is faster to process
It requires less memory
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