Types of Computer Systems
What type of computer is designed to handle large volumes of data, often used by organizations like banks?
Mainframe
What device allows multiple computers to connect to a network wirelessly?
Wireless Router
What is the term for a small, portable storage device often used for data transfer?
Flash Drive
What does the acronym WAN stand for?
Wide Area Network
How many bytes are in a kilobyte (in binary)?
1024 bytes
Which computer system is experimental and uses qubits for data manipulation?
Quantum Computer
What hardware component connects a computer to a network via a cable?
Network Interface Card (NIC)
What type of storage is typically built into a computer and used to store the operating system?
Internal Hard Drive
What is the main purpose of a firewall in a network?
To protect the network by controlling incoming and outgoing traffic
What is the unit used to measure data transmission speed, typically for internet connections?
Mbps (Megabits per second)
What kind of computer is embedded into devices like washing machines and cars to control functions?
Embedded System
What device converts digital data into analog signals for transmission over a telephone line?
Modem
What is the name for a cloud-based storage solution that allows data to be accessed remotely?
Cloud Storage
What kind of protocol ensures secure communication over the internet, such as in HTTPS?
SSL (Secure Socket Layer)
How many gigabytes are in a terabyte?
1024 GB
Which system combines multiple processor cores to enhance computing power?
Multicore Processor
What type of network communication uses light to send signals between devices?
Laser Network
What type of storage is non-volatile and used in USB drives and SSDs?
Flash Memory
What device divides data into packets before sending them over a network?
Router
What is the binary unit equivalent to 1024 petabytes?
Exabyte
What type of computing involves a network of computers working together to perform tasks?
Distributed Computing
What communication method uses microwave towers to transmit signals?
Microwave Communication
What term refers to organizing fragmented files on a disk to improve performance?
Disk Defragmentation
What network protocol is responsible for the reliable transmission of data across networks?
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
What is the value of 1 nibble in bits?
4 bits