Computers and the Internet - MCQs in Electronics

This is the Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in Chapter 33: Computers and the Internet from the book Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics, 5th edition by Stan Gibilisco. If you are looking for a reviewer in Electronics Engineering this will definitely help you before taking the Board Exam.

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1. One megabyte is the same amount of data as:

• A. 1024 bytes.
• B. 1024 KB.
• C. 1024 GB.
• D. 1/1024 KB.

2. The Web would probably work fastest for a user in New York at:

• A. 2:00 a.m. local time on a Tuesday.
• B. 4:00 p.m. local time on a Wednesday.
• C. 12:30 p.m. local time on a Thursday.
• D. Any of the above times; it does not matter.

3. Image resolution can be specified in terms of:

• A. Megahertz.
• B. Color intensity.
• C. Wavelength.
• D. Dot pitch.

4. A cluster is a unit of:

• A. Frequency on a hard drive.
• B. Data on the Internet.
• C. Data on a hard drive.
• D. Bandwidth on the Internet.

5. An example of a mass-storage device is a:

• A. Hard drive.
• B. Microprocessor.
• C. Modem.
• D. Read-write head.

6. The character string froyd@froydwess.com might represent:

• A. A Web site.
• B. The location of data in memory.
• C. An e-mail address.
• D. A computer’s serial number.

7. Bits per second (bps) is a unit of:

• A. Computer memory.
• B. Mass storage.
• C. Image resolution.
• D. Data speed.

8. A platter is a:

• A. Part of a hard drive.
• B. Unit of memory.
• C. Element of a digital image.
• D. Semiconductor chip.

9. Protocol ensures that:

• A. A hard drive runs smoothly.
• B. A monitor reproduces color accurately.
• C. A printer generates a clear image.
• D. Computers can exchange data.

10. A packet is:

• A. A computer memory module.
• B. A unit of 210 bytes.
• C. A piece of a file sent over the Net.
• D. A picture element in a computer monitor.

11. A motherboard contains:

• A. A microprocessor.
• B. An external modem.
• C. A diskette drive.
• D. A display screen.

12. Cross-referencing among web pages is done with:

• A. Digital signal processing.
• B. A modem.
• C. Internet relay chat (IRC).
• D. Links.

13. The abbreviation FTP stands for:

• A. Fast Text Packet.
• B. File Transfer Protocol.
• C. Frequency/Time Processing.
• D. Federal Trade Program.

14. A telephone modem contains:

• A. An internal hard drive.
• B. A microprocessor.
• C. An A/D converter.
• D. A printer interface.

15. An asset of a dot-matrix printer is:

• A. Low operating cost.
• B. Excellent image detail.
• C. Resemblance to a photocopy machine.
• D. Compatibility with most modems.

16. Which of the following types of mass storage provide the fastest access time?

• A. Magnetic tape.
• B. CD-ROM.
• C. Flash memory.
• D. Hard drive.

17. Which of the following is a serial-access medium?

• A. Computer memory.
• B. Magnetic tape.
• C. A hard drive.
• D. CD-ROM.

18. When computer data is sent over long-distance telephone circuits, the digital highs and lows are generally represented by:

• A. Audio tones.
• B. A series of clicks.
• C. Positive and negative direct currents.
• D. Pixels.

19. For animated graphics involving fast motion, you should ideally use:

• A. A laser printer.
• B. A hard drive.
• C. Hypertext.
• D. A noninterlaced monitor.

20. A thermal printer might be the best type of printer for:

• A. Someone who travels a lot.
• B. Someone who works with animated graphics.
• C. Someone who needs to print huge text documents.
• D. Someone who needs top-quality printouts.

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