Computer Systems Quiz

What is the primary language used by computers?

• Decimal

• Binary

• Hexadecimal

• Octal

What is a byte?

• A single bit

• A group of 8 bits

• A group of 16 bits

• A group of 32 bits

You are working with a circuit board and need to control the flow of current through a component. What type of component would you use for this task?

• Resistor

• Transistor

• Capacitor

• Inductor

Which of the following symbols represents a light-emitting diode (LED)?

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What is the primary function of a transistor in a simple amplifier circuit?

• To store electrical energy

• To control a larger current with a smaller current

• To resist the flow of current

• To convert AC to DC

What is the binary prefix for a million?

• Kilo

• Mega

• Giga

• Tera

You are working with a circuit board and need to store electrical energy. What type of component would you use for this task?

• Resistor

• Capacitor

• Inductor

• Diode

You are installing a network cable and need to verify that the wiring is correct. Which measuring instrument would you use for this task?

• Multimeter (continuity tester)

• Network cable tester

• Oscilloscope

• Logic probe

What is the purpose of a capacitor in a circuit?

• To store electrical energy

• To amplify electrical signals

• To restrict the flow of current

• To convert electrical energy into mechanical energy

What is the purpose of a recycle symbol in a technical drawing?

• To indicate a question

• To indicate a warning

• To indicate a setting that can be adjusted

• To indicate that an item can be recycled