Computer Quiz

Q1. A computer is accurate but if the result of a computation is wrong, this is mainly due to
a. power failure
b. the computer circuits
c. incorrect data entry
d. distraction 
e. All of the above

Q2. Which one of the following groups contains graphical file extensions?
a. JPG, CPX, GCM
b. GIF, TCF, WMF
c. TCP, JPG, BMP
d. JPG, GIF, BMP
e. None of these

Q3. The smallest addressable portion of a disk is called a 
a. sector
b. track
c. i node
d. bit
e. None of these

Q4. Optical disks use reflected light to represent 1s and 0s, and thee 1s and 0s are represented by flat areas called ________ and bumpy areas called pits.
a. fields
b. tracks
c. lands
d. sectors
e. None of these

Q5. A package, which can be used for a short period before purchasing it is termed as 
a. try and buy
b. freeware
c. shareware
d. borrow-ware
e. None of these

Q6. MHz is same as 
a. 1000000GHz
b. 1000Hz
c. 1000000Hz
d. 1000000kHz
e. 10000kHz

Q7. A way of minimizing downtime in a system is to have _______ components that are very resistant to failure.
a. breakdown-resistant 
b. fault-tolerant
c. consistent
d. trailer
e. All of the above

Q8. A type of file label that identifies the contents of a separate data recording medium such as a disk to ensure that the correct disk is in use before updating is called a(n) _______ label.
a. external
b. internal
c. volume
d. trailer
e. None of the above

Q9. In which major piece of equipment is the highest residual charge stored?
a. The power unit of the system
b. The chip
c. The UPS
d. The monitor
e. The CPU

Q10. File extensions are used in order to 
a. name the file
b. ensure the filename is not lost
c. identify the file
d. identify the file type
e. All of the above

Answers:

1. c
2. d
3. a
4. c
5. c
6. c
7. b
8. c
9. c
10. d