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What is the term for the process of preparing a storage device for use by erasing existing data?
ACompression
BFormatting
CEncryption
DBackup
What is the device called that verifies identity using a fingerprint or face scan?
ABiometric device
BScanner
CPlotter
DJoystick
Which type of computer memory is used only once during manufacturing and generally cannot be changed later?
ARAM
BROM
CCache
DFlash storage
A computer network is best described as what?
AA single computer
BConnected computers sharing data
CA type of printer
DA type of software
Which hardware part cools down the CPU to stop it from overheating?
AHeat sink and fan
BSound card
CNetwork card
DHard disk
Which term describes connecting a computer to power and other devices using cables?
AWireless connection
BWired connection
CCloud connection
DVirtual connection
Which slot on a motherboard is commonly used to add a separate graphics card?
APCIe slot
BUSB port
CHDMI port
DEthernet port
Which number system uses 16 symbols, including letters A to F, often used as a shortcut for binary?
ADecimal
BOctal
CHexadecimal
DBinary
What is the general term for a device that lets a computer send and receive information from the outside world?
ASoftware
BApplication
CFirmware
DPeripheral device
What is the smallest unit of data in a computer, represented as 0 or 1?
AByte
BBit
CKilobyte
DNibble