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Binary System Fundamentals

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

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1.

Which statement best explains why computers use the binary system?

a)

Computers can store more colors with decimals

b)

Computers prefer symbols that resemble letters

c)

Computers naturally count using base ten digits

d)

Computers process information using two stable states

2.

What does each binary digit (bit) represent in a computer?

a)

An ON or OFF state

b)

A number from zero to nine

c)

A letter of the alphabet

d)

A random electrical noise

3.

What is the denary value of the binary number 111?

a)

Seven in base ten

b)

Three in base ten

c)

Nine in base ten

d)

Five in base ten

4.

Which place values correspond to the first five positions from right to left in binary?

a)

1, 2, 4, 8, 16

b)

1, 3, 6, 9, 12

c)

0, 1, 2, 3, 4

d)

10, 20, 30, 40, 50

5.

Using place values, what is the denary value of 10110?

a)

Eighteen in denary

b)

Twenty-four in denary

c)

Twenty-two in denary

d)

Sixteen in denary

6.

Which sequence shows correct steps for converting 38 to binary using repeated division by 2?

a)

38→20 r−2, 20→10 r0, 10→5 r0, 5→2 r1, 2→1 r0

b)

38→18 r2, 18→9 r0, 9→3 r0, 3→1 r0, 1→0 r1

c)

38→19 r1, 19→9 r0, 9→4 r1, 4→2 r0, 2→1 r1, 1→0 r0

d)

38→19 r0, 19→9 r1, 9→4 r1, 4→2 r0, 2→1 r0, 1→0 r1

7.

When reading the result of denary-to-binary conversion by division, which direction should the remainders be read?

a)

From right to left

b)

From left to right

c)

From top to bottom

d)

From bottom to top

8.

What is 1011010 + 1010001 in binary?

a)

10110101

b)

11110001

c)

10011101

d)

10101011

9.

In binary addition, what is the result of 1 + 1?

a)

0 with no carry

b)

0 with a carry of 1

c)

2 with no carry

d)

1 with a carry of 0

10.

Which statement about binary addition is correct?

a)

1 + 0 equals 1 with no carry

b)

1 + 1 + 1 equals 0 with no carry

c)

0 + 0 equals 1 with a carry

d)

1 + 1 equals 1 with no carry

11.

To multiply a binary number by 2, what operation should be performed?

a)

Shift the number right by one place

b)

Invert all of the bits

c)

Shift the number left by one place

d)

Add a zero to the right end

12.

Multiplying a binary number by 8 can be done by which single operation?

a)

Shift left by eight places

b)

Shift right by three places

c)

Shift right by one place

d)

Shift left by three places

13.

During left shifts for multiplication, what fills the new rightmost positions?

a)

Original left bits wrap around

b)

Ones are inserted on the right

c)

Zeros are inserted on the right

d)

Random bits appear on the right

14.

For binary division by 4, which operation is equivalent?

a)

Shift the number right by two places

b)

Shift the number right by four places

c)

Shift the number left by one place

d)

Shift the number left by two places

15.

When shifting right for division, what happens if a bit moves past the 2^0 place?

a)

That bit turns into a carry

b)

That bit becomes the new MSB

c)

That bit changes from 1 to 0

d)

That bit is lost permanently

16.

Which pair correctly matches operation and shift direction?

a)

Divide by 2 → shift right one

b)

Multiply by 8 → shift right three

c)

Multiply by 4 → shift left two

d)

Divide by 8 → shift left three

17.

What is the result of shifting the 8-bit value 01101100 one place to the left?

a)

00110110 with truncation

b)

11011000 with zero filled

c)

01101100 unchanged

d)

11101101 with wraparound

18.

What risk occurs when left-shifting an 8-bit value too far?

a)

Gaining precision by adding more bits

b)

Losing the most significant bit due to overflow

c)

Duplicating the least significant bit repeatedly

d)

Creating decimal digits inside binary

19.

In an 8-bit register, excessive right shifts mainly risk losing which part of the number?

a)

Bits always reappear on the left

b)

The least significant bit repeatedly

c)

The most significant bit repeatedly

d)

The middle two bits only

20.

Which statement about CPU registers in this context is true?

a)

They cannot hold binary zeros at any time

b)

They store data only during division pipeline

c)

They always store unlimited-length numbers

d)

They often have an 8-bit limit for stored values

21.

Which statement best describes the hexadecimal number system?

a)

It is base 16 using sixteen symbols

b)

It is base 2 using two symbols

c)

It is base 10 using ten symbols

d)

It is base 8 using eight symbols

22.

Why is hexadecimal commonly used when working with binary data?

a)

It makes numbers always smaller

b)

It shortens long binary representations

c)

It increases calculation accuracy

d)

It avoids using digits above nine

23.

According to the standard hexadecimal digits, what denary value does the hex digit A represent?

a)

Ten in denary form

b)

Fifteen in denary form

c)

Eight in denary form

d)

Twelve in denary form

24.

Which binary nibble corresponds to the hexadecimal digit F?

a)

1111 in binary form

b)

1000 in binary form

c)

1010 in binary form

d)

1101 in binary form

25.

Which is the correct mapping between binary, hexadecimal, and denary for the value 1100?

a)

1100 = C = twelve

b)

1100 = E = fourteen

c)

1100 = D = thirteen

d)

1100 = B = eleven

26.

When converting a binary number to hexadecimal, how should the bits be grouped?

a)

Into groups of four from the right

b)

Into groups of eight from the right

c)

Into groups of four from the left

d)

Into groups of two from the left

27.

Fill missing leading bits with zeros when binary groups are incomplete. Which rewritten form is correct for 111010110011?

a)

1011 1000 1100 0011

b)

0001 1101 0110 0011

c)

1110 1011 0011 0000

d)

0011 1010 1100 0011

28.

Convert the binary number 1110 0101 1011 to hexadecimal.

a)

D7C in hexadecimal form

b)

E6A in hexadecimal form

c)

EB5 in hexadecimal form

d)

E5B in hexadecimal form

29.

Which step is NOT part of converting binary to hexadecimal?

a)

Read groups from right to left

b)

Convert each nibble using a table

c)

Group bits into nibbles first

d)

Multiply by powers of sixteen

30.

Convert the hexadecimal number F4B to binary.

a)

1111 0100 1011

b)

1110 0101 1101

c)

1101 0111 0010

d)

1011 1110 0101

31.

Which is the correct binary for the hexadecimal digit 4?

a)

0010 exactly four bits

b)

0100 exactly four bits

c)

0110 exactly four bits

d)

1000 exactly four bits

32.

When converting denary to hexadecimal using repeated division by 16, how are the hex digits read?

a)

From bottom remainder to top remainder

b)

From top remainder to bottom remainder

c)

From left remainder to right remainder

d)

From right remainder to left remainder

33.

Convert the denary number 2004 to hexadecimal using remainders 4, 13, and 7.

a)

47D as hexadecimal result

b)

74D as hexadecimal result

c)

7D4 as hexadecimal result

d)

D74 as hexadecimal result

34.

Which pair correctly converts a single hex digit to denary?

a)

D equals thirteen

b)

E equals fifteen

c)

C equals eleven

d)

B equals twelve

35.

Which pair correctly matches a hexadecimal digit with its binary nibble?

a)

A ↔ 1000 binary

b)

E ↔ 1010 binary

c)

B ↔ 1100 binary

d)

9 ↔ 1001 binary

36.

Select all statements that are true about hexadecimal digits.

a)

They require grouping bits in pairs only

b)

Each hex digit maps to four binary bits

c)

They represent values zero through fifteen

d)

They include digits 0–9 and letters A–F

37.

Which is the correct hex value for the binary groups 0010 1111?

a)

3E as the hexadecimal

b)

1F as the hexadecimal

c)

2F as the hexadecimal

d)

2E as the hexadecimal

38.

Which method will correctly convert the denary number 125 to hexadecimal?

a)

Divide by 16 to get 7 remainder 13

b)

Divide by 15 to get 8 remainder 5

c)

Divide by 8 to get 15 remainder 5

d)

Multiply by 16 to reduce value

39.

Which hexadecimal color code shows a lot of red, some green, and slightly less blue?

a)

2233FF in RGB notation

b)

33FF22 in RGB notation

c)

22FF33 in RGB notation

d)

FF3322 in RGB notation

40.

Which statement about nibble-based grouping is correct when converting binary to hex?

a)

Start grouping from the rightmost bit

b)

Start grouping from the leftmost bit

c)

Always use groups of five bits

d)

Insert ones to fill groups

41.

Which best explains why error codes are often shown in hexadecimal?

a)

Hex fits memory addresses compactly

b)

Hex is easier than decimal to speak

c)

Hex avoids all typing mistakes

d)

Hex displays with more colors

42.

In computer error messages, what do the hexadecimal numbers usually indicate?

a)

The memory location of the error

b)

The username that caused the error

c)

The temperature of the CPU

d)

The time zone of the computer

43.

Who needs to interpret hexadecimal error codes most frequently?

a)

Programmers diagnosing system problems

b)

Casual users browsing social media

c)

Network gamers configuring audio

d)

Graphic designers choosing fonts

44.

What does MAC in MAC address stand for?

a)

Modular address chip

b)

Media access control

c)

Master allocation code

d)

Machine authentication certificate

45.

Which statement about a MAC address is correct?

a)

It uniquely identifies a device on a network

b)

It changes daily to improve privacy

c)

It labels the user’s internet plan

d)

It stores the device’s battery health

46.

Where is a device’s MAC address associated?

a)

The network interface card

b)

The cloud storage folder

c)

The computer screen saver

d)

The power supply adapter

47.

Why are MAC addresses rarely changed?

a)

Devices can be identified anywhere

b)

Routers require hourly updates

c)

Batteries last longer with static IDs

d)

Colors on screens stay consistent

48.

Which statements about IP addressing are true?

a)

Every networked device gets an IP address

b)

IPv4 uses 32 bits per address

c)

IPv6 can be written with hexadecimal

d)

IPv6 is smaller than IPv4 in bits

49.

How is an IPv6 address structured in terms of size?

a)

128 bits split into 16-bit chunks

b)

32 bits written as four chunks

c)

64 bits split into 8-bit chunks

d)

256 bits stored as 32-bit chunks

50.

Which best contrasts IPv4 and IPv6?

a)

IPv4 is newer and more secure

b)

IPv6 replaces decimal with binary

c)

IPv6 is an improved, larger format

d)

IPv4 allows more devices than IPv6

51.

In web design, what are HTML color codes primarily used for?

a)

Measuring screen resolution

b)

Specifying colors on web pages

c)

Compressing website images

d)

Encrypting web page scripts

52.

Which is true about HTML as mentioned?

a)

It runs the computer operating system

b)

It is a markup language, not programming

c)

It is only for mobile app coding

d)

It is a database query language

53.

In a 24-bit color code like #RRGGBB, what do the pairs represent?

a)

Hex values for red, green, blue

b)

File sizes in megabytes

c)

Monitor refresh rate units

d)

Keyboard shortcut numbers

54.

Which hexadecimal code represents pure blue in 24‑bit RGB?

a)

#0000FF

b)

#FF0000

c)

#00FF00

d)

#FFFF00

55.

Which codes match the color names shown in the example?

a)

#FF00FF is orange

b)

#0000FF is blue

c)

#FF0000 is red

d)

#00FF00 is green

56.

In a Local Area Network, what does a MAC address primarily do?

a)

Measure the speed of the network connection

b)

Assign internet service to each device

c)

Uniquely identify a device on the LAN

d)

Encrypt all data sent over the LAN

57.

Which statement best describes the two common written forms of a MAC address?

a)

Dash-separated and colon-separated hexadecimal pairs

b)

Words showing device brand and model

c)

Decimal numbers separated by commas

d)

Binary digits grouped by spaces only

58.

Which pair shows the SAME MAC address written in two accepted forms?

a)

00-1C-B3-4F-25-FE and 00:1C:B3:4F:25:FE

b)

00-1C-B3-4F-25-FE and 00-1C-B4:4F:25:FE

c)

00-1C-B3-4F-25-FE and 00-1C-B3-4F-25-FF

d)

00:1C:B3:4F:25:FE and 00:1C:B3:4F:25:EF

59.

On the diagram, two laptops have MAC addresses 00_1C_B3_4F_25_FE and 00_1C_C3_4F_23_AE. What point is being illustrated?

a)

Both devices share the same manufacturer code

b)

Each device has a different unique identifier

c)

MAC addresses change every time you send data

d)

The last block always shows the network name

60.

A MAC address is made of six pairs of hexadecimal characters. What do the first three pairs typically represent?

a)

Identity number of the manufacturer

b)

The device’s IP subnet address

c)

The Wi‑Fi network channel used

d)

The encryption key for messages

61.

In the example 00-1C-B3-4F-25-FE, what do the last three pairs usually indicate?

a)

Country code of the user’s location

b)

Serial number specific to the device

c)

Date when the device was manufactured

d)

Physical port used on the router

62.

Which option shows a correctly formatted MAC address using dashes?

a)

AB-CD-EF-12-34-56

b)

AB CD EF 12 34 56

c)

AB.CD.EF.12.34.56

d)

AB:CD:EF:12:34:56

63.

Which are valid hexadecimal characters that can appear in a MAC address pair?

a)

G–Z

b)

0–9

c)

a–f

d)

A–F

64.

Why can two devices from the same manufacturer still have different MAC addresses?

a)

The LAN renames devices automatically

b)

Manufacturers reuse the exact same address

c)

Routers assign random MAC addresses

d)

Each device has a unique serial portion

65.

Which description matches the role of MAC addresses compared to IP addresses within a LAN?

a)

MAC identifies the router; IP identifies the cable type

b)

MAC identifies the website; IP identifies the password

c)

MAC identifies the user; IP identifies the username

d)

MAC identifies the hardware; IP identifies the network location

66.

Choose all strings that could be MAC addresses in colon format.

a)

12:34:56:78:9A:BC

b)

00:1C:B3:4F:25:FE

c)

0G:1C:B3:4F:25:FE

d)

AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF

67.

What does the phrase 'Mac Address comes with 2 forms' most likely refer to in the diagrams?

a)

Two networks used by the same device

b)

Two different manufacturers per device

c)

Two different addresses for one device

d)

Two ways to write the same address pairs

68.

If a device’s manufacturer code is 00-1C-B3, which part would change to keep each device unique?

a)

The last three pairs like 4F-25-FE

b)

The first pair only like 00

c)

None of the pairs should ever change

d)

The middle dash characters only

69.

Which statement is TRUE about MAC addresses on a LAN?

a)

Switches use them to direct frames locally

b)

They are mainly used for routing across the internet

c)

They store usernames for Wi‑Fi networks

d)

They show the current battery level of devices

70.

In an 8-bit two’s complement system, what does the most-significant bit (left-most bit) represent?

a)

It indicates the sign of the number

b)

It is always a place value 128

c)

It doubles the next bit’s value

d)

It stores parity for error check

71.

Which statement correctly defines two’s complement representation for signed 8-bit numbers?

a)

Uses an extra ninth bit for sign

b)

Uses left-most bit as sign bit

c)

Uses Gray code for negatives

d)

Uses base-three place values

72.

In two’s complement 8-bit, what is the denary value of 10010011? Use place values −128, 64, 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, 1 as appropriate.

a)

−115 after inverting all bits

b)

−109 after summing active places

c)

+109 after ignoring the sign bit

d)

+147 after adding 128 and 19

73.

Which step comes first when converting an 8-bit two’s complement number to denary?

a)

Check the left-most bit

b)

Strip leading zeros only

c)

Subtract smallest place value

d)

Invert bits and add one

74.

In two’s complement, which of these indicates a negative number in 8-bit form?

a)

Left-most bit equals 1

b)

Right-most bit equals 1

c)

Sum of bits is odd

d)

There are two consecutive ones

75.

In an 8-bit two’s complement system, which place value list is correct when the sign bit is set?

a)

−256, 128, 64, 32, 16, 8, 4, 2

b)

−128, 64, 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, 1

c)

−1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128

d)

128, 64, 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, 1

76.

When the required number is positive in two’s complement, what should the sign bit be set to?

a)

Always set to one

b)

Alternates every byte

c)

Copied from least bit

d)

Always set to zero

77.

Which option correctly interprets 01100101 in 8-bit two’s complement?

a)

Overflow because too many ones

b)

Zero because bits are balanced

c)

Negative because sign bit is 1

d)

Positive because sign bit is 0

78.

Choose all true statements about two’s complement in 8-bit representation.

a)

A sign bit of 1 always means zero

b)

The sign bit uses the −128 place value

c)

A sign bit of 0 means positive

d)

Add active place values to get denary

79.

What is the range of denary values representable in 8-bit two’s complement?

a)

0 to +255 inclusive

b)

−127 to +128 inclusive

c)

−128 to +127 inclusive

d)

−255 to +255 inclusive

80.

Which action is needed to convert a negative two’s complement number to denary using place values?

a)

Replace 128 with −128 when MSB is 1

b)

Ignore all zeros and add ones

c)

Flip bits then subtract one

d)

Divide the sum of bits by two

81.

Which binary equals −1 in 8-bit two’s complement?

a)

11111111

b)

00000001

c)

01111111

d)

10000000

82.

Which binary equals +1 in 8-bit two’s complement?

a)

11111111

b)

01111111

c)

00000001

d)

10000001

83.

What is the denary value of 11110110 in 8-bit two’s complement?

a)

−10 using −128+64+32+16+4+2

b)

−122 using −128+4+2

c)

+122 using 64+32+16+8+2

d)

+246 using 128+64+32+16+4+2

84.

If a processor treats the 8th column as a sign bit, which interpretation is correct for 10000000?

a)

It represents −0 in denary

b)

It represents +128 in denary

c)

It represents −128 in denary

d)

It represents 0 in denary

85.

Which statement best explains why computers use character sets for text?

a)

They ensure characters share common binary codes

b)

They make typing faster on all keyboards

c)

They store images with fewer pixels

d)

They allow speakers to play louder sounds

86.

How many bits does standard ASCII use to represent each character?

a)

Seven bits per character

b)

Eight bits per character

c)

Six bits per character

d)

Four bits per character

87.

Which items are included in the 128-character ASCII set?

a)

All emojis

b)

Digits 0–9

c)

Uppercase letters A–Z

d)

Lowercase letters a–z

88.

What was the main reason for creating Extended ASCII?

a)

To represent 256 characters including extra symbols

b)

To make binary numbers shorter and simpler

c)

To replace Unicode on modern systems

d)

To remove punctuation from the character set

89.

Why did Unicode become necessary after Extended ASCII?

a)

To cover many languages and thousands of symbols

b)

To compress files more efficiently than ASCII

c)

To improve audio quality of recordings

d)

To store images with better color depth

90.

How many bits per character does the basic Unicode form described here use?

a)

Twelve bits per character

b)

Thirty-two bits per character

c)

Sixteen bits per character

d)

Seven bits per character

91.

Roughly how many characters can be represented using 16-bit Unicode?

a)

Less than five hundred characters

b)

About one thousand characters

c)

Exactly one hundred twenty-eight characters

d)

Over sixty-five thousand characters

92.

Which sequence shows the correct process for representing sound in a computer?

a)

Software guesses tones, microphone converts binary, sound becomes analog

b)

Speaker samples microphone input, software prints waveform, binary makes music

c)

Binary digits create analog waves, microphone records them, software plays them

d)

Microphone captures analog sound, software samples it, binary digits store it

93.

What does sampling do when turning sound into digital form?

a)

Converts text characters into tones

b)

Adds echoes to create depth in audio

c)

Changes pitch to match a standard key

d)

Measures amplitude at set time intervals

94.

In sound sampling, what does each sample become inside the computer?

a)

A hardware voltage spike

b)

A musical note symbol

c)

A colorful image pixel

d)

A series of binary digits

95.

Which factor increases the accuracy of a digital recording?

a)

Sampling once per minute only

b)

Turning off the recording software

c)

Using fewer bits for each sample

d)

More available values for binary digits

96.

Sampling rate is measured in hertz (Hz). What does 1 Hz mean here?

a)

One sample per second

b)

One byte per sample

c)

One cycle per minute

d)

One bit per character

97.

Select the true statements about higher sampling rates.

a)

They increase file size

b)

They can improve sound quality

c)

They always reduce distortion to zero

d)

They may require more processing power

98.

Which is a drawback of higher sampling rate when recording music?

a)

Takes longer to transmit or download files

b)

Eliminates the need for microphones

c)

Reduces the dynamic range of recordings

d)

Prevents capturing quiet sounds accurately

99.

Which benefit is linked with higher sampling rate and bit depth in audio?

a)

Larger dynamic range with less distortion

b)

Guaranteed smaller audio file size

c)

Instant transmission over any network

d)

Perfectly accurate analog reproduction

100.

Which statement best describes a bitmap image?

a)

A list of colors in a palette

b)

A map of bits arranged as pixels

c)

A stream of compressed audio

d)

A vector of scalable shapes

101.

In a computer, each pixel is stored as:

a)

A string of decimal digits

b)

A series of binary numbers

c)

A continuous analog signal

d)

A mix of letters and symbols

102.

How many colors can be represented with an n-bit color depth?

a)

n^2 color options

b)

2n colors at most

c)

n×2 colors total

d)

2n2^n possible colors

103.

Modern 24-bit color can represent approximately how many colors?

a)

Exactly 24 million colors

b)

About 1.6 million colors

c)

Around 24 thousand colors

d)

Over 16 million colors

104.

Black-and-white bitmap images typically require how many bits per pixel?

a)

2 bits per pixel

b)

8 bits per pixel

c)

1 bit per pixel

d)

16 bits per pixel

105.

Which change increases image file size the most, assuming the other factor stays the same?

a)

Shorter image dimensions

b)

Fewer color channels used

c)

Lower resolution in pixels

d)

Higher resolution in pixels

106.

Which statements are true about higher image resolution?

a)

Usually increases download time

b)

Requires more storage space

c)

Reduces image detail shown

d)

Decreases the number of pixels

107.

According to the SI system, 1 megabyte (MB) equals:

a)

1,000,000 bytes

b)

1,048,576 bytes

c)

1,024,000 bytes

d)

1,073,741,824 bytes

108.

In the IEC (kibi) system, which is correct?

a)

1 GiB = 1024 MiB

b)

1 MiB = 1024 KiB

c)

1 KiB = 1000 bytes

d)

1 KiB = 1024 bytes

109.

Convert 72 GiB to bytes using the IEC system.

a)

77,309,411,328 bytes

b)

1,099,511,627,776 bytes

c)

73,741,824 bytes

d)

72,000,000,000 bytes

110.

What is the formula to estimate image file size in bits (uncompressed bitmap)?

a)

Resolution in pixels × color depth

b)

Pixels per inch × megabytes

c)

Color depth ÷ resolution value

d)

File size in bytes × kilobytes

111.

A certain amount of quality reduction may be unnoticeable. This most closely relates to:

a)

Perceptual limits in compression

b)

Increased binary precision

c)

Analog signal sampling

d)

Vector path smoothing

112.

What is the main purpose of data compression?

a)

To reduce file size for efficiency

b)

To increase file size for backups

c)

To encrypt files for security

d)

To convert files into text only

113.

Which is a common benefit of compressing files?

a)

Higher color depth in images

b)

Reduced streaming time and costs

c)

Slower upload and download times

d)

Larger storage requirement overall

114.

Which statement best describes lossy compression?

a)

It stores every bit for perfect recovery

b)

It removes some data that cannot be recovered

c)

It adds extra bits to improve quality

d)

It only applies to spreadsheets and text

115.

Which change is typical when using lossy compression for sound?

a)

Removal of background noise only

b)

Increased number of audio channels

c)

Conversion from MP3 to WAV format

d)

Reduced sampling rate or resolution

116.

Which image format mentioned uses lossy compression for bitmap images?

a)

JPEG for bitmap images

b)

PNG for vector images

c)

GIF for raw images

d)

TIFF for text scans

117.

Which description fits MPEG-3 in the notes?

a)

Designed only for still image compression

b)

Removes only sounds within human hearing

c)

Increases sound file size about ten percent

d)

Reduces sound file size about ninety percent

118.

What is a feature of MPEG-4 according to the material?

a)

Cannot be used for internet streaming

b)

Supports streaming movies in MP4 format

c)

Always loses noticeable understanding

d)

Only stores still images without audio

119.

What happens to the original file after lossy compression?

a)

It cannot be fully reconstructed again

b)

It can be restored perfectly anytime

c)

It doubles in size when restored

d)

It becomes a spreadsheet automatically

120.

Which statement is true about lossless compression?

a)

All original data can be reconstructed

b)

It only works on music and videos

c)

It always reduces quality for speed

d)

Some color information is removed

121.

For which files is lossless compression especially important?

a)

Casual photos where quality is flexible

b)

Streaming movies where bandwidth is high

c)

Temporary logs where accuracy is unneeded

d)

Complex spreadsheets where loss is disastrous

122.

Which technique is given as an example of lossless compression?

a)

MPEG psychoacoustic model

b)

JPEG subsampling method

c)

Run-length encoding method

d)

Downscaling image resolution

123.

In run-length encoding, how is a repeated string stored?

a)

As a color table with entries

b)

As each symbol individually again

c)

As a checksum and a header

d)

As the count and the data item

124.

RLE works best under which condition?

a)

With mixed audio and video frames

b)

With encrypted binary-only values

c)

With entirely random unique values

d)

With many adjacent repeated values

125.

A sequence of sixteen bytes contains runs: aaaaa, bbbbb, cc, ddddd. Using RLE where each count and value take one byte, what total size results?

a)

Twelve bytes after compression

b)

Four bytes after compression

c)

Sixteen bytes after compression

d)

Eight bytes after compression

126.

Which limitation of run-length encoding is noted?

a)

It does not work well with no repeats

b)

It cannot represent any digits at all

c)

It only compresses audio waveforms

d)

It always increases image color depth

127.

Which actions imitate JPEG’s lossy approach when doing it yourself?

a)

Reduce colour depth of the image

b)

Add extra identical pixels to edges

c)

Reduce the image resolution

d)

Increase sampling rate of audio

128.

Which are typical overall benefits of compression listed in the notes?

a)

Reduce streaming time for media

b)

Save storage space on devices

c)

Increase total file processing time

d)

Lower transfer time for uploads

129.

Which statement best describes a data packet in computer networks?

a)

A small unit of data sent separately

b)

A complete message sent as one piece

c)

A security code added to messages

d)

A hardware device that routes signals

130.

What is a common approximate size for each data packet mentioned in class notes?

a)

About sixty-four kibibytes

b)

About six hundred kilobytes

c)

About six kibibytes total

d)

About sixty-four bytes only

131.

Which item is typically found in the header of a packet?

a)

Sender IP address information

b)

The entire application program

c)

CRC results from other packets

d)

Physical cable specifications

132.

What is the main role of the payload in a data packet?

a)

It records physical link speed

b)

It holds network timing signals

c)

It stores routing table entries

d)

It carries the actual data content

133.

Which pair belongs in the trailer of a packet?

a)

End identification and error check

b)

Encryption keys and passwords

c)

IP addresses and subnet mask

d)

Sequence numbers and timestamps

134.

What does the sequence number in a packet help ensure?

a)

Correct ordering of packets

b)

Higher wireless signal strength

c)

Faster router processing speed

d)

Stronger encryption for security

135.

In Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC), what does the receiver do to detect errors?

a)

Removes trailers after delivery

b)

Recalculates one-bits and compares

c)

Sends packets again automatically

d)

Encrypts headers before routing

136.

If the receiver’s CRC value differs from the trailer’s value, what is concluded?

a)

The router shortened the message

b)

The data is authenticated correctly

c)

The data was corrupted in transit

d)

The bandwidth limit was exceeded

137.

Which statement best describes packet switching?

a)

A dedicated line connects two computers

b)

All packets follow the exact same route

c)

Data is sent without being split up

d)

Packets travel independently through routers

138.

Routers in packet switching choose routes mainly based on which factors?

a)

Network traffic conditions

b)

Shortest available path

c)

Sender’s CPU temperature

d)

Wallpaper color on devices

139.

Which is a benefit of packet switching?

a)

All packets arrive in sequence

b)

Instant reassembly at destination

c)

Guaranteed zero packet loss

d)

No dedicated line is required

140.

Which is a drawback of packet switching?

a)

Blocks CRC from being used

b)

Needs parallel transmission only

c)

Requires three-way handshakes

d)

Possible packet loss or reordering

141.

Which statement about serial transmission is accurate?

a)

One bit at a time on one wire

b)

Multiple bits simultaneously only

c)

Fastest over very short ranges

d)

Cheapest but unreliable always

142.

Why is serial transmission preferred for long distances?

a)

It is more reliable with fewer errors

b)

It avoids using any physical wires

c)

It sends entire files at once

d)

It eliminates the need for routers

143.

Which statement about parallel transmission is correct?

a)

Free from timing skew problems

b)

Always better for long distances

c)

Only one bit sent at once on fiber

d)

Multiple bits sent at once through wires

144.

A likely issue in parallel transmission over distance is called skew. What is skew?

a)

Packets lost in the network

b)

Routers looping a message

c)

Bits arriving at different times

d)

Extra CRC bits being added

145.

Match each communication mode to its description:

a)

Simplex: both directions always

b)

Full-duplex: simultaneous directions

c)

Half-duplex: alternating directions

d)

Simplex: one-way only

146.

Which example correctly matches the mode of communication?

a)

Radios are always full-duplex

b)

Walkie-talkies are half-duplex

c)

Printers are full-duplex only

d)

Broadband is usually simplex

147.

Which statement compares modes accurately?

a)

Simplex always slower than full-duplex

b)

Full-duplex requires packet switching only

c)

Half-duplex means no data can be sent

d)

Simplex uses full bandwidth without return

148.

Which statement best describes USB in computers?

a)

A serial transmission port for peripherals

b)

An analog audio port for speakers

c)

A parallel transmission port for displays

d)

A wireless port for network devices

149.

A standard USB cable has four wires. Which pairing correctly matches their functions and common colors?

a)

Power: red, white; Data: green, black

b)

Power: white, green; Data: red, black

c)

Power: red, black; Data: white, green

d)

Power: green, black; Data: red, white

150.

What happens when you plug a new USB device into a computer?

a)

The system detects voltage changes on data lines

b)

The system automatically loads the correct driver

c)

The device only works after a full system reboot

d)

The user may be prompted to install a missing driver