Fundamentals of Computing and Digital Systems Quiz

Which of the following best describes analog signals?

• Continuous signals that vary smoothly over time and can represent changes in physical quantities.

• Discrete signals represented by binary numbers.

• A coding system using the binary digits 0 and 1.

• The smallest unit of data in computing.

What is the smallest unit of data in computing, representing a binary value of 0 or 1?

• Byte

• Bit

• Data

• Feedback

Which technology allows users to access and store data and applications over the internet instead of on local hardware?

• Bluetooth technology

• Cloud computing

• Haptic device

• Hardware

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What is the main function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer?

• Storing data

• Transmitting information wirelessly

• Performing most of the processing and managing hardware operations

• Providing tactile feedback

Which of the following is an example of a short-range wireless communication standard used to exchange data between devices?

• HTTP

• Bluetooth technology

• Cloud computing

• Digital signals

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How does distributed computing differ from traditional computing?

• It uses only one computer for all tasks.

• It spreads processing power and data across multiple computers connected through a network.

• It only processes analog signals.

• It is limited to wireless communication.

Which protocol is used by web browsers to communicate with websites and retrieve content over the internet?

• Bluetooth

• HTTP

• CPU

• Feedback

What is the primary purpose of feedback in a system?

• To store data

• To inform or adjust its performance for stability or accuracy

• To transmit information wirelessly

• To provide tactile sensations

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Which of the following best defines a byte?

• The smallest unit of data in computing

• A group of 8 bits, commonly used to store a single character of data

• A coding system using binary digits

• A tool for tactile feedback

Why are digital signals preferred in computing and electronics?

• They are continuous and can represent sound and light.

• They are precise and noise-resistant, represented by binary numbers.

• They are used for tactile feedback.

• They are used only for transmitting data wirelessly.

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