Computer Terminology Vocabulary TEST

What is a 'Port' in computer terminology?

• A) A connection point for data transfer between a computer and other devices.

• B) A type of software.

• C) A computer program.

• D) A storage device.

Refers to any data or instructions that are sent to a computer for processing.

• Output

• Storage

• Input

• Transmission

The result of processed data sent out by a computer is called __________.

The smallest unit of information in computing and digital messaging is a ________.

What is a 'Byte'?

• A) A group of eight bits used to store computer information.

• B) A group of sixteen bits used to store computer information.

• C) A group of eight kilobytes bits used to store computer information.

• D) A group of sixteen kilobytes bits used to store computer information.

The maximum rate of data transfer across a given path, usually measured in bits per second.

• Bitwidth

• Internet

• bandwith

• megawith

What is 'Cache' in computer terminology?

• A) A piece of hardware or software that stores data for faster access.

• B) A type of input device.

• C) A storage unit.

• D) A software application.

A type of interface that lets people use electronic devices by using icons and other visual cues.

• Grounded User Interface

• Graphical User Interface

• Graphical User Interfold

• Graphical User Internet

What is an 'ISP'?

• A) A company that provides services for accessing, using, or participating in the Internet.

• B) A type of software.

• C) A computer program.

• D) A storage device.

A computer program at the heart of an operating system that controls everything else in the system.

• Kernel

• network

• hardware

• application