Introduction to Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Introduction to Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 10
Q161:
Which technology enabled the construction of totally electronic computers?
A. Punch cards
B. Gears
C. Vacuum tubes
D. Transistors
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 10
Q162:
What major advancement in computing occurred in 1944 at Harvard University?
A. Completion of the ENIAC
B. Development of the Mark I
C. Creation of punch cards
D. Invention of the abacus
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q163:
What is the basic unit of storage in a computer?
A. Byte
B. Bit
C. Kilobyte
D. Megabyte
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q164:
What does the term "bit" stand for?
A. Binary Integer
B. Binary Digit
C. Basic Integer
D. Basic Digit
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q165:
How many values can one bit represent?
A. 0 or 1
B. 0 or 2
C. 1 or 2
D. 0 or 3
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 11
Q166:
What can bits represent in a computer?
A. Numbers
B. Text
C. Audio and Video
D. All of the above
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 11
Q167:
How many bits are there in 1 byte?
A. 4 bits
B. 8 bits
C. 16 bits
D. 32 bits
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q168:
How many bytes are there in 1 Kilobyte (KB)?
A. 1000 bytes
B. 1024 bytes
C. 100 bytes
D. 1024 bits
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q169:
How many Kilobytes are there in 1 Megabyte (MB)?
A. 1000 KB
B. 1024 KB
C. 512 KB
D. 2048 KB
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q170:
How many Megabytes are there in 1 Gigabyte (GB)?
A. 100 MB
B. 512 MB
C. 1000 MB
D. 1024 MB
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 11
Q171:
How many Gigabytes are there in 1 Terabyte (TB)?
A. 1000 GB
B. 512 GB
C. 1024 GB
D. 2048 GB
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 11
Q172:
What is the number of patterns possible with 2 bits?
A. 2 patterns
B. 4 patterns
C. 8 patterns
D. 16 patterns
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q173:
How many different patterns can 3 bits represent?
A. 4
B. 8
C. 16
D. 32
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q174:
What is the number of patterns possible with 4 bits?
A. 8 patterns
B. 16 patterns
C. 32 patterns
D. 64 patterns
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q175:
How many patterns can be represented with 5 bits?
A. 16 patterns
B. 32 patterns
C. 64 patterns
D. 128 patterns
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q176:
How many patterns can 6 bits represent?
A. 32
B. 64
C. 128
D. 256
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q177:
What is the number of patterns possible with 7 bits?
A. 64 patterns
B. 128 patterns
C. 256 patterns
D. 512 patterns
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q178:
How many patterns can be represented with 8 bits, also known as 1 byte?
A. 128 patterns
B. 256 patterns
C. 512 patterns
D. 1024 patterns
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q179:
What is the smallest unit of digital storage?
A. Byte
B. Bit
C. Kilobyte
D. Terabyte
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q180:
In a chip, how is a bit represented?
A. As a color
B. As an electric charge
C. As a temperature
D. As a sound wave
Correct Answer:
B