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The Science of Computer Technology

Created by ebanks120

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The Science of Computer Technology game quiz
"Nowadays just about everything deals with computer usage. This quiz is based of the fundamentals of general computing. Thinking about going into engineering? Well, this quiz is for you."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. Which of the following is a non-impact printer?
    dot matrix printer
    line printer
    daisy-wheel printer
    ink jet printer


2. An FTP program is application software that deals with what?
    home, personal. and education software
    graphics and multimedia software
    communications software
    business software


3. What is the first thing that happens when booting a computer?
    the power supply sends a signal to the system unit
    The BIOS performs the power on self test
    The processor chip locates the ROM chip that contains the computer’s startup instructions.
    The BIOS scans system files and the kernel of the operating system,


4. B2B, B2C, and C2C are all types of what?
    CPUs
    E-Commerce
    IP addresses
    terminals


5. What is the binary equivalent of 29?
    10111
    11001
    11101
    11100


6. Which network operating system is Solaris a version of?
    UNIX
    Mac OS X
    Netware
    Windows CE


7. What computer virus replicates itself, shutting down the computer system in the process?
    Trojan horse
    worm
    botnet
    back door


8. What technology connects a user to the internet through copper telephone lines?
    CATV technology
    satellite technology
    DSL
    Wi-Fi


9. What network connects computers all across a college campus?
    VAN
    MAN
    MESH
    LAN


10. What is the correct order of relationships of data when it comes to databases?
    characters, records, fields, files
    characters, files, fields, records
    characters, fields, records, files
    characters, records, files, fields


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