Mock 1- Char sets, embed and SecS

Which of the following is a type of secondary storage?

• RAM

• SSD

• CPU

• GPU

What is an advantage of using embedded systems?

• They are more expensive than general-purpose computers.

• They consume more power.

• They are designed for specific tasks, making them more efficient.

• They require frequent updates.

Which character set uses 8 bits to represent each character?

• Unicode

• ASCII

• UTF-16

• EBCDIC

What is the main advantage of Unicode over ASCII?

• Unicode uses less memory.

• Unicode can represent characters from multiple languages.

• Unicode is faster to process.

• Unicode is older than ASCII.

Which of the following is NOT a type of secondary storage?

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• Solid State Drive (SSD)

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• Optical Disc

Which of the following is a characteristic of embedded systems?

• They are always connected to the internet.

• They have a user interface similar to desktop computers.

• They are designed to perform a dedicated function.

• They can run multiple applications simultaneously.

How many bits are used to encode a standard ASCII character?

• 7 bits

• 8 bits

• 16 bits

• 32 bits

Which of the following is a benefit of using SSDs over HDDs?

• Higher power consumption

• Slower data access speeds

• More moving parts

• Faster data access speeds

What is the primary purpose of secondary storage?

• To process data

• To store data permanently and long-term

• To execute instructions

• To provide power to the computer

Which of the following is a common use of embedded systems?

• Word processing

• Web browsing

• Controlling a microwave oven

• Video editing