WorksheetsIntegrated Systems Technology Quiz
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 35mins
What is the main purpose of integrated systems in modern devices?
To isolate each component for modularity
To allow independent software updates
To combine hardware, software, and peripherals into a cohesive unit
To operate exclusively through cloud computing
Which of the following is an example of an embedded system?
Desktop PC
Smart refrigerator
External hard drive
Projector screen
What characteristic is essential in safety-critical integrated systems like medical devices?
Portability
Personalization
Reliability
Social connectivity
In integrated systems, microcontrollers are preferred over microprocessors because they:
Are more expensive
Are general-purpose CPUs
Combine multiple functions into one chip
Require additional cooling systems
Which component of system architecture defines how hardware and software interact?
Configuration manager
System layout
System architecture
Runtime shell
What type of memory is used for storing instructions that do not change?
RAM
Cache
ROM
VRAM
Which component is responsible for executing instructions and processing data?
RAM
CPU
ROM
USB
What does the CPU speed, measured in GHz, indicate?
Number of drives
Operating voltage
Instruction cycles per second
File transfer rate
Which of the following is considered a volatile memory?
SSD
ROM
RAM
DVD
Which hardware component provides long-term data storage?
RAM
GPU
Hard drive
Cache
What is the primary function of the motherboard?
Handle web connections
Output audio signals
Connect internal components
Format storage devices
What type of device is a scanner?
Output
Processing
Storage
Input
Which is a function of a power supply unit?
Amplify network signals
Store backup power
Convert AC to DC power
Create graphical output
What is the function of a graphics card?
Provide internet connectivity
Power the motherboard
Process visual data
Translate device drivers
Which of the following is an input device?
Printer
Monitor
Mouse
Projector
The operating system’s kernel is responsible for:
User interface design
Application updates
Core resource management
Data visualization
Which operating system is open-source and used widely on servers?
Windows
macOS
Android
Linux
What is an example of application software?
BIOS
Device driver
Spreadsheet program
File system
What is the role of utility software?
Create 3D animations
Manage web servers
Maintain system performance
Act as an operating system
Firmware is typically stored in which type of memory?
VRAM
ROM
RAM
Cache
Which device forwards data packets between networks?
Repeater
Modem
Switch
Router
In a bus topology, all devices share:
Wireless signals
Ring connections
A single communication line
A private encryption key
What does TCP/IP enable?
Direct communication between GPU and CPU
File system formatting
Reliable data transmission over networks
Video compression
Which of the following protocols is used to send files between systems?
SMTP
FTP
DNS
DHCP
What type of network connects devices in a limited area like a home?
WAN
MAN
LAN
PAN
What is virtualization?
Adding hardware manually
Creating multiple OS environments on one physical system
Formatting hard drives
Encrypting web content
Which virtualization tool is free and open-source?
Hyper-V
VMware ESXi
Oracle VirtualBox
Citrix
Which of the following is a benefit of virtualization?
Increased power consumption
Limited system recovery
Efficient hardware usage
Reduced security
A hypervisor is used to:
Detect viruses
Partition a hard drive
Manage virtual machines
Encrypt wireless signals
Which type of virtualization lets apps run without being installed on a host system?
Hardware
Storage
Software/Application
Network
Which of the following is a text-based data format?
MP4
PNG
XML
JPEG
Which character encoding supports many languages including emojis?
ASCII
Base64
UTF-8
Hex
The file format best suited for displaying web images with transparency is:
BMP
JPEG
GIF
PNG
CSV is commonly used for storing:
Videos
Image metadata
Spreadsheet data
HTML web pages
Which format is most commonly used for storing audio files?
MP3
PNG
XML
HTML
What can result from incompatible data formats?
Smoother performance
Increased user satisfaction
Software crashes
Smaller file sizes
What does ASCII stand for?
American System of Characterized Integrated Information
Automated Symbol Character Identification Index
American Standard Code for Information Interchange
Algorithmic Structure for Computational Internet Interface
Structured data formats include:
JPEG
HTML
CSV
MP4
Which data format is designed specifically for exchanging data between web clients and servers?
DOCX
JSON
SVG
Metadata in image files, such as date and GPS, is typically stored in:
DOC format
CSS
EXIF
GIF
The (a) is responsible for distributing electrical power to all the internal components of the computer.
(a) memory retains data even when the computer is turned off, and is typically used to store firmware.
The (a) is the central circuit board that connects the CPU, RAM, and all other hardware components.
A (a) is a device used to capture real-world input like sound or images for digital processing.
A ______ allows computers to send and receive data over communication channels like cables or Wi-Fi.
The (a) is the part of the operating system responsible for managing the system’s core functions.
A (a) is a small software component that enables communication between the OS and a hardware device.
Communication systems rely on a set of rules called (a) to ensure devices understand each other.
In a (a) network topology, each device is connected to every other device in the network.
The (a) protocol is commonly used to transfer web pages between servers and browsers.
(a) virtualization involves combining multiple physical disks into a single logical storage unit.
The command-line interface provided by Unix systems is often called (a) .
(a) is a standard for character encoding that supports multiple languages, including emojis.
A common wireless transmission medium that uses 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies is known as (a) .
The process of checking hardware components during startup is known as ______.
A (a) is software that emulates a complete hardware environment for another OS to run.
(a) cables are known for their high-speed data transmission using light pulses.
The (a) acts as the 'traffic manager' on a motherboard, controlling data flow between components.
The acronym (a) stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.
The (a) data format is often used to describe structured configuration or data exchange between web apps.
