Computer Basics Quiz Review

Question 1

A compile time error is an error where an executable version of the program has not been created

Accepted Answer

true

Question 2

A run-time error is an error that occurs when a program runs, but produces incorrect results

Accepted Answer

false

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an output device?

Accepted Answer

Camera

Question 4

What does CPU stand for?

Accepted Answer

Central Processing Unit

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an input device?

Accepted Answer

printer

Question 6

Which is not a step in problem solving?

Accepted Answer

create a programming language

Question 7

How are monitors measured?

Accepted Answer

diagonally

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a secondary storage device?

Accepted Answer

RAM

Question 9

How many bits are in a byte?

Accepted Answer

8

Question 10

A CPU is on a chip called a ....

Accepted Answer

microprocessor

Question 11

In a screen, the more pixels, the better the resolution

Accepted Answer

true

Question 12

Which is not a step in the cycle that CPUs follow?

Accepted Answer

control

Question 13

Which of the following is not contained in the CPU?

Accepted Answer

Execute Unit

Question 14

random access can also be called

Accepted Answer

direct access

Question 15

Which unit is the largest?

Accepted Answer

terabyte

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