Week 3 & 4 Vocabulary Quiz

What is the base of the binary number system?

• 10

• 2

• 8

• 16

What is the primary difference between data and information?

• Data is always numerical, while information is always textual.

• Data is raw and unprocessed, while information is data given meaning.

• Data is always correct, while information can be incorrect.

• Data is always stored digitally, while information is stored physically.

How many different combinations of 0s and 1s are possible with a string of 4 bits?

• 8

• 12

• 16

• 20

Which device connects your home network to your Internet Service Provider (ISP)?

• Router

• Switch

• Hub

• Modem

What is the purpose of a Domain Name Server (DNS)?

• To store data packets

• To convert URLs into IP addresses

• To connect LANs to WANs

• To manage network security

Which of the following is a visual representation of a process or algorithm?

• Pseudocode

• Flowchart

• Binary code

• ASCII

What is the main advantage of a switch over a hub in networking?

• It connects to the Internet.

• It reduces data collisions by identifying the correct destination.

• It increases the speed of data transmission.

• It stores data packets for future use.

In a flowchart, what shape is used to represent a decision?

• Rectangle

• Parallelogram

• Diamond

• Circle

What is the role of an algorithm in computer programming?

• To store data

• To provide a set of rules or steps to solve a problem

• To connect devices to a network

• To convert binary to decimal

Which of the following is an example of an input in an IPO chart?

• Displaying a message

• Typing a message

• Sending a message

• Receiving a message