Computer Science Quiz #1

How many bits are in a byte?

• 4 bits

• 16 bits

• 8 bits

• 2 bits

What is an overflow error?

• Error from attempting to represent a number that is too precise

• Error from attempting to represent a number that is too large

• Error from attempting to represent a number that is too small

• Error from attempting to represent a number that is too complex

What is digital data?

• Data that changes continuously

• Data that changes discretely

• Data that is always analog

• Data that is always binary

Which of the following is an example of analog data?

• A digital clock

• A binary code

• Music

• A byte

What is a computing network?

• A machine that can run a program

• A group of interconnected computing devices capable of sending or receiving data

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

• The unique number assigned to each device on the Internet

What does the term "bandwidth" refer to?

• A protocol for sending data across the Internet

• The maximum amount of data that can be sent in a fixed amount of time, usually measured in bits per second

• A type of computer that forwards data across a network

• A system responsible for translating domain names into IP addresses

What is the Internet?

• A system of linked pages, programs, and files

• A computer network consisting of interconnected networks that use standardized, open communication protocols

• A protocol for sending data across the Internet

• A machine that can run a program

What does HTTP stand for?

• HyperText Transfer Protocol

• High Transfer Protocol

• HyperText Transmission Protocol

• High Transmission Protocol

What does "fault tolerant" mean in computing systems?

• Can continue to function even in the event of individual component failures

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

• The unique number assigned to each device on the Internet

• A protocol used for transmitting web pages over the Internet

What is a user interface?

• A command or instruction

• The inputs and outputs that allow a user to interact with software

• A collection of program statements

• A form of program documentation