Tech+ 8.1-8.2

What is the term used for storage that holds data even when the power is turned off?

• Volatile storage

• Non-persistent storage

• Persistent storage

• Temporary storage

How many bytes are in a gigabyte (GB)?

• One million bytes

• One billion bytes

• One thousand bytes

• One trillion bytes

What is the smallest unit of digital data?

• Kilobyte (KB)

• Megabyte (MB)

• Byte

• Gigabyte (GB)

What is throughput in the context of networking?

• The highest amount of data transferred in a second

• The total amount of data transferred over a certain period

• The speed of a single data packet

• The number of users on a network

How is network speed typically measured when checking Internet speed?

• Bytes per second

• Kilobytes per second

• Megabits per second

• Gigabytes per second

What does bandwidth describe in the bus analogy?

• The number of trips the bus makes

• The bus's seating capacity

• The speed of the bus

• The number of passengers the bus carries in a day

What does an Internet Service Provider (ISP) provide?

• Unlimited data

• A certain amount of bandwidth

• Free internet access

• Hardware for networking

Why is it difficult to get CPU speeds faster than they are now?

• Lack of materials

• High cost

• Excessive heat generation

• Limited demand

What is the primary function of a motherboard in a computer?

• To store data permanently

• To link all the parts together and send electrical signals

• To provide internet connectivity

• To display graphics on the screen

What does a proprietary motherboard mean?

• It fits any case or system

• It is made to fit a specific case or system

• It is the cheapest option available

• It is the fastest type of motherboard