Intro to Computer Science Midterm
questions and answers 2025/2026 latest
update
representation - answerData _________________ refers to the format in which data is stored,
processed, and transmitted
binary - answerDigital devices often use the _______________ number system to represent numeric
data.
ASCII - answerMost computers use Unicode or Extended
_____________ code to represent character data. (Hint: Use the acronym.)
kilobyte - answerKB is the abbreviation for __________________
lossless - answerCharacter data and numeric data are compressed using _____________ compression
that reconstitutes data exactly to its original state.
lossy - answerThis type of compression is typically used for music, images, and videos because the
human ear or eye cannot discern minor changes.
computer - answerA(n) ___________ is a multipurpose device that accepts input, processes data, stores
data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored instructions
all of the above – answer The electronic components of most digital devices are mounted on a circuit
board called a ______________.
a. system board
b. motherboard
c. main board
d. all of the above
, system unit - answerThe term ________ refers to the part of a digital device that holds the system
board.
a. CPU
b. system board
c. system unit
d. form factor
lithium ion - answerThe most popular battery type used in today's electronic devices is __________.
a. nickel-cadmium
b. alkaline
c. lithium ion
d. none of the above
server - answerA computer that is primarily used to serve data to other computers on a network is
called a(n) ___________
personal computers - answerOriginally called microcomputers, _________ are designed to meet the
computing needs of individuals.
a. personal computers
b. microcomputers
c. mainframes
d. servers
smartglasses - answerHead-mounted digital devices designed to look like eyeglasses are called
_________________
compatible - answerComputers that operate in essentially the same way and use the same software are
said to be ____________
4004 - answerIn 1971, Intel introduced the world's first microprocessor called the ____________
questions and answers 2025/2026 latest
update
representation - answerData _________________ refers to the format in which data is stored,
processed, and transmitted
binary - answerDigital devices often use the _______________ number system to represent numeric
data.
ASCII - answerMost computers use Unicode or Extended
_____________ code to represent character data. (Hint: Use the acronym.)
kilobyte - answerKB is the abbreviation for __________________
lossless - answerCharacter data and numeric data are compressed using _____________ compression
that reconstitutes data exactly to its original state.
lossy - answerThis type of compression is typically used for music, images, and videos because the
human ear or eye cannot discern minor changes.
computer - answerA(n) ___________ is a multipurpose device that accepts input, processes data, stores
data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored instructions
all of the above – answer The electronic components of most digital devices are mounted on a circuit
board called a ______________.
a. system board
b. motherboard
c. main board
d. all of the above
, system unit - answerThe term ________ refers to the part of a digital device that holds the system
board.
a. CPU
b. system board
c. system unit
d. form factor
lithium ion - answerThe most popular battery type used in today's electronic devices is __________.
a. nickel-cadmium
b. alkaline
c. lithium ion
d. none of the above
server - answerA computer that is primarily used to serve data to other computers on a network is
called a(n) ___________
personal computers - answerOriginally called microcomputers, _________ are designed to meet the
computing needs of individuals.
a. personal computers
b. microcomputers
c. mainframes
d. servers
smartglasses - answerHead-mounted digital devices designed to look like eyeglasses are called
_________________
compatible - answerComputers that operate in essentially the same way and use the same software are
said to be ____________
4004 - answerIn 1971, Intel introduced the world's first microprocessor called the ____________
