AP CSP Vocab Quiz

What does the term "Binary" refer to in digital information?

• A type of digital error

• A method of lossy compression

• A way of representing information using only two options

• A data storage device

What is a "Bit"?

• A process of data compression

• The single unit of information in a computer, typically represented as a 0 or 1

• A type of data that changes smoothly over time

• A tool used in data sampling

Which of the following best describes "Analog Data"?

• Data that changes in discrete steps

• Data that is compressed without losing information

• Data with values that change continuously or smoothly over time

• Data that is thrown away during compression

What is "Digital Data"?

• Data represented through continuous changes

• Data that changes discretely through a finite set of possible values

• Data that is always compressed

• Data that cannot be copyrighted

What does "Lossless Compression" imply?

• The process is reversible and no information is lost

• The process is not reversible and some data is lost

• The process involves changing analog data to digital

• The process only applies to intellectual property

What is the primary characteristic of "Lossy Compression"?

• It enhances the quality of data

• It is a reversible process

• It results in some data loss and is not reversible

• It applies only to analog data

What is "Intellectual Property"?

• Data that can be easily compressed

• A type of error in digital data representation

• A work or invention that is the result of creativity, eligible for rights like copyright

• A method of sampling data

What is the primary function of an IP Address in a computing network?

• To monitor network performance

• To assign unique numbers to each device on the Internet

• To increase network security

• To manage network bandwidth

Which protocol is used for transmitting web pages over the Internet?

• SMTP

• FTP

• HTTP

• IMAP

What does the term 'Bandwidth' refer to in the context of the Internet?

• The number of devices connected to a network

• The speed of the network processor

• The maximum amount of data that can be sent in a fixed amount of time

• The physical width of the network cables