Multiple Choice 06.17

1. Which of the following are considered computer hardware?

• a) Data
• b) Programs
• c) Operating systems
• d) Output devices

2. What does 64-bit mean in this specification?

• A) The processor can process 8 characters at one time.
• B) The processor can process 4 characters at one time.
• C) The processor can access 8 characters at one time.
• D)The processor can access 4 characters at one time.

3. In modern personal computers, the CPU speed is measured in

• A) nanoseconds
• B) milliseconds
• C) megahertz
• D) gigahertz

4. Which of the following devices produce a soft copy?

• A) Printer
• B) Plotter
• C) Monitor
• D) Microfilm

5. The smallest unit of storage in a computer is a

• A) bit
• B) byte
• C) kilobyte
• D) gigabyte

6. Which of the following is a hardware interface specifically designed for use by a visually impaired person

• A) Natural language
• B) Braille keyboard
• C) Touch screen
• D) Sensor

7. How many states can a bistable device assume?

• A) Zero
• B) One
• C) Two
• D) Three

8. The task of keeping a company's data files and software organized through the cataloguing and storing of tapes and disks is that of

• A) an IT manager
• B) a file librarian
• C) a systems analyst
• D) a database administrator

9. What does the spellcheck feature attempt to do?

• A) Indicate spelling errors
• B) Restrict unwanted words
• C) Restrict unwanted characters
• D) Indicate spelling and grammatical errors

10. Which of the following is NOT a function of the control unit (CU)?

• A) To perform arithmetic operations
• B) To read and interpret machine instructions
• C) To coordinate the operation of the internal registers
• D) To control the sequencing of machine instruction