Binary and Decimal Systems Quiz

What is the equivalent of 2 to the power of 1 in the binary system?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 4

What is the pattern of numbers in the decimal system as described in the text?

• 1, 10, 100, 1000

• 1, 2, 3, 4

• 2, 4, 6, 8

• 1, 3, 5, 7

What does the acronym CPU stand for?

• Central Processing Unit

• Central Power Unit

• Computer Processing Unit

• Computer Power Unit

What allows multiple programs to run simultaneously on a computer?

• A single core

• Multiple cores inside a CPU

• A large hard drive

• A high-resolution monitor

What does a CPU with multiple cores allow you to do?

• Run a single program faster

• Run multiple programs at the same time

• Store more data

• Improve video quality

What is the main role of a system on a chip in devices?

• To provide internet access

• To integrate multiple components

• To enhance graphics

• To increase battery life

What is the main function of the CPU in a computer?

• To store data

• To process information

• To provide internet access

• To enhance graphics

What is the significance of having multiple cores in a CPU?

• It allows for more efficient multitasking

• It decreases power consumption

• It reduces the need for RAM

• It increases the computer's weight

What is the primary function of the power in a hard drive when the power is off?

• To store data

• To read or write data

• To delete data

• To format the drive

What happens when a brief pulse of electricity is sent to the read-write head?

• It spins the platters faster

• It flips on a tiny electromagnet

• It increases storage capacity

• It cools the system