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Computer System Fundamentals

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

Which of the following are known as the “linking cells” of the human brain?
A.
Neurons.
B.
Protons.
C.
Neutrons.
D.
Electrons
 

 2. 

Which of the binary numbers below is equal to 6 in the decimal system of notation?
A.
0111
B.
1110
C.
0110
D.
1111
 

 3. 

Technician A says in computer language a 0 or 1 is called a bit. Technician B says in computer language a 0 or 1 is called a byte. Who is right?
A.
A only.
B.
B only.
C.
Both A and B.
D.
Neither A nor B.
 

 4. 

To comply with the Clean Air Act of 1977, “self-adjusting” engines were introduced in _____.
A.
1978
B.
1979
C.
1980
D.
1981
 

 5. 

In which type of logic gate must both inputs be “on” to produce an output voltage?
A.
NOT.
B.
NAND.
C.
AND.
D.
OR.
 

 6. 

Which of the following is not a type of computer memory?
A.
ROM.
B.
RAM.
C.
PROM.
D.
PRAM.
 

 7. 

Which of the following is another name for an automotive computer?
A.
Electronic Control Unit.
B.
Electronic Control Module.
C.
Electronic Control Assembly.
D.
All of the above.
 

 8. 

Technician A says both inputs of an AND gate must be one (1) to produce an output. Technician B says both inputs of an AND gate must be zero (0) to produce an output. Who is right?
A.
A only.
B.
B only.
C.
Both A and B.
D.
Neither A nor B.
 

 9. 

Most automotive computer systems use a signal amplitude of about _____ volts.
A.
0.5–2
B.
3–5
C.
6–7.5
D.
12
 

 10. 

Which type of computer memory loses its contents if power is interrupted?
A.
EPROM.
B.
RAM.
C.
ROM.
D.
KAM.
 

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 11. 

The interaction between the different computers in a vehicle's computer network is referred to as multiplexing.
 

 12. 

The three stages of computer operation are input, programming, and output.
 

 13. 

In the binary system, 1 designates off and 0 designates on.
 

 14. 

Automotive computers can be located in the passenger or engine compartment, in the trunk, or under the seats.
 

 15. 

An active sensor is one that generates its own voltage signal.
 

 16. 

The term microprocessor means small computer.
 

 17. 

Wheel speed sensors provide necessary information for the anti-lock braking system.
 

 18. 

Beginning with the 2011 model year, diagnostic systems in all new vehicles were required to be CAN-compliant.
 

 19. 

A solenoid is an actuator that reacts to a small control signal from the computer to control a much higher current flow to large components or systems.
 

Matching
 
 
Match the following terms and identifying phrases.
A.
Ignition module.
B.
Climate control module.
C.
Instrumentation module.
D.
HV Power control module.
E.
Powertrain control module.
F.
Vehicle control module.
 

 20. 

Alters current and routes it between the battery pack and motor-generator.
 

 21. 

Large, powerful computer that coordinates functions such as engine, transmission, and traction control.
 

 22. 

Uses sensor inputs to control ignition timing and spark plug firing.
 

 23. 

Small computer that uses sensor inputs to operate a digital dash display.
 

 24. 

Controls operation of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
 

 25. 

Powerful computer used to control and monitor the engine and transmission.
 
 
Match the following computer gate symbols with their names.
grp002-1.jpg
 

 26. 

AND gate
 

 27. 

OR gate
 

 28. 

NOT gate
 

 29. 

NOR gate
 

 30. 

NAND gate
 
 
Match each of the following waveforms with their names.
grp003-1.jpg
 

 31. 

DC ramp wave
 

 32. 

DC square wave
 

 33. 

DC with noise
 

 34. 

DC sine wave
 

 35. 

Complex sine wave
 
 
Identify each of the parts of the analog signal shown.
grp004-1.jpg
 

 36. 

Peak top
 

 37. 

Negative AC voltage
 

 38. 

Valley bottom
 

 39. 

AC voltage off
 

 40. 

Slope
 



 
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