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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⇐ Gibilisco: MCQ in Wireless and Personal Communications Systems | ECE Board Exam
Choose the letter of the best answer in each questions.
1. One megabyte is the same amount of data as:
A. 1024 bytes.
B. 1024 KB.
C. 1024 GB.
D. 1/1024 KB.
Answer: Option B
Solution:
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.
Answer: Option A
Solution:
3. Image resolution can be specified in terms of:
A. Megahertz.
B. Color intensity.
C. Wavelength.
D. Dot pitch.
Answer: Option D
Solution:
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.
Answer: Option C
Solution:
5. An example of a mass-storage device is a:
A. Hard drive.
B. Microprocessor.
C. Modem.
D. Read-write head.
Answer: Option A
Solution:
6. The character string [email protected] might represent:
A. A Web site.
B. The location of data in memory.
C. An e-mail address.
D. A computer’s serial number.
Answer: Option C
Solution:
7. Bits per second (bps) is a unit of:
A. Computer memory.
B. Mass storage.
C. Image resolution.
D. Data speed.
Answer: Option D
Solution:
8. A platter is a:
A. Part of a hard drive.
B. Unit of memory.
C. Element of a digital image.
D. Semiconductor chip.
Answer: Option A
Solution:
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.
Answer: Option D
Solution:
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.
Answer: Option C
Solution:
11. A motherboard contains:
A. A microprocessor.
B. An external modem.
C. A diskette drive.
D. A display screen.
Answer: Option A
Solution:
12. Cross-referencing among web pages is done with:
A. Digital signal processing.
B. A modem.
C. Internet relay chat (IRC).
D. Links.
Answer: Option D
Solution:
13. The abbreviation FTP stands for:
A. Fast Text Packet.
B. File Transfer Protocol.
C. Frequency/Time Processing.
D. Federal Trade Program.
Answer: Option B
Solution:
14. A telephone modem contains:
A. An internal hard drive.
B. A microprocessor.
C. An A/D converter.
D. A printer interface.
Answer: Option C
Solution:
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.
Answer: Option A
Solution:
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.
Answer: Option C
Solution:
17. Which of the following is a serial-access medium?
A. Computer memory.
B. Magnetic tape.
C. A hard drive.
D. CD-ROM.
Answer: Option B
Solution:
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.
Answer: Option A
Solution:
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.
Answer: Option D
Solution:
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.
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Topics Included in the Test from Chapter 31 to Chapter 34
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