Quiz#1 (CSC312)
Answer Key
1. which of the following is NOT the main task of operating system?
Select one:
a.
manage computer memory
b.
manage CPU time
c.
provide user interface
d.
perform specific tasks
Clear my choice
2. ———— is just above the hardware
Select one:
a.
software
b.
application software
c.
Operating System
d.
none of the above
Clear my choice
3. ________ is a computer's temporary memory that stores data and program instructions waiting to be
processed.
Select one:
a.
Read Only Memory (ROM)
b.
Hard Disk
c.
Random Access Memory (RAM)
d.
Cache Memory
4. A _______ computer uses advanced handwriting-recognition technology and often speech-recognition
technology.
Select one:
a.tablet
b.laptop
c.desktop
d.gaming
5. Some computer and chip manufacturers use the term _____ to refer to a personal computer processor
chip.
Select one:
a.dual core
b.microprocessor
c.coprocessor
d.parallelprocessor
6. The CD or DVD is a form of _____ storage
Select one:
a.magnetic
b.optical
c.flash
d.none of the above
7. A mouse, keyboard, scanner, printer, and monitor are all examples of ________ devices
Select one:
a.output
b.input
c.peripheral
d.programmable
8. A(n) ________ is a computer found in large businesses, organizations, and government agencies where
thousands of users can simultaneously use the data and resources of their institution
Select one:
a.supercomputer
b.tablet
c.desktop
d.mainframe
9. A specialized computer that manages network resources through the use of administrative software is a
________.
Select one:
a.mainframe
b.server
c.desktop
d.laptop
10. A(n) ________ is a network or part of a network in which access is restricted to authorized users
Select one:
a.intranet
b.LAN
c.Internet
d.WAN
11. Operating system communicates with the ____________ to command attached devices
Select one:
a.Unicode
b.Application software
c.Utility drive
d.Unicode
12. Each tick of the system clock equates to a _____
Select one:
a.clock shot
b.clock tick
c.clock cycle
d.all of the above
13. Computer systems measure memory size in ________
Select one:
a.MHZ
b.GB
c.bit
d.all of the above
14. One gigahertz (GHz) equals one _____ ticks of the system clock per second
Select one:
a.thousands
b.millions
c.billions
d.trillions
15. Memory stores _____
Select one:
a.the operating system and other system software
b.application programs
c.the data being processed and the resulting information
d.all of the above
16. on a _____ disc you can be written once and read many times.
Select one:
a.CD-R
b.CD-RW
c.Either a) or b)
d.Neither a) or b)
17. In ASCII, each letter of the alphabet, each number and each special character is made up of a unique
combination of:
Select one:
a.eight bytes
b.eight bits
c.eight characters
d.1 bits
18. Storage devices that retain data, information, and programs until the user deletes or overwrites it are
referred to as ________.
Select one:
a.random access memory
b.permanent memory
c.temporary memory
d.volatile memory
19. The number of pixels on a screen determines a monitor's ________
Select one:
a.resolution
b.size
c.dot pitch
d.refresh rate
20. What does HTML stand for?
Select one:
a.Hypertext Markup language
b.Hyperlink Text Markup Language
c.Hyper Text Markup Language
d.Hypertext Manipulation Language
