Review (Computer Science)    CCAHS        Activity # 3
Instructor: Guillermo Moreno

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The following questions are intended to reinforce key information presented in this course. If you are unable to answer a question, review the appropriate reading material (Lesson 1: Computer Communication) and then try the question again. Answers to the questions can be found in Appendix A, "Questions and Answers."

1.    What is the definition of a bus in a computer?

2.    What is the purpose of the computer bus?

3.    Define the term decimal.

4.    Describe the difference between serial and parallel communication.

5.    What is binary code language?

6.    How does ASCII use binary code to represent numbers or characters?

7.    Define a bit.

8.    Define a byte.

9.    Which decimal number does the following binary number represent: 00001001?

10.    What do 1s and 0s represent in computer operation?

11.    Computer buses are usually made of multiples of ___________ wires or traces.