Introduction to Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Introduction to Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q641: What must be coordinated during DMA operations to avoid issues?
- A: The amount of data to be stored
- B: The speed of the CPU
- C: The activity on the computer's bus
- D: The external device’s compatibility
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C
Q642: What is the main difference between parallel and serial communication?
- A: Parallel transfers data one bit at a time, serial transfers multiple bits at once
- B: Serial transfers data one bit at a time, parallel transfers multiple bits at once
- C: Parallel uses less complex architecture, serial uses more
- D: Serial is faster than parallel
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B
Q643: What is a major advantage of parallel communication?
- A: Requires less complex architecture
- B: Transfers data one bit at a time
- C: Has a slower data transfer rate
- D: Requires simpler data paths
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A
Q644: Which communication method is typically slower but simpler?
- A: Parallel communication
- B: Serial communication
- C: Ethernet communication
- D: USB communication
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B
Q645: What is an example of a high-speed data transfer over short distances?
- A: Ethernet
- B: DSL
- C: Fiber Optics
- D: USB
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D
Q646: What technology is used for faster long-distance communication?
- A: Modem
- B: DSL
- C: Fiber Optics
- D: Coaxial cables
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B
Q647: What is the rate at which bits are transferred measured in?
- A: Bits per minute
- B: Bits per hour
- C: Bits per second
- D: Bits per day
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C
Q648: How does a USB compare to traditional voice lines?
- A: USB is slower
- B: Traditional voice lines are faster
- C: USB provides several hundred Mbps
- D: Traditional voice lines offer higher speeds
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C
Q649: How many kilobits (kbps) are equivalent to 1 kilobyte (KB) per second?
- A: 8 kbps
- B: 100 kbps
- C: 1000 kbps
- D: 8000 kbps
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A
Q650: Which of the following is used to convert bit patterns to audible tones?
- A: DSL
- B: Fiber Optics
- C: Coaxial cables
- D: Modem
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D