EDPT (Electronic Data Processing Test) Quiz 2

Question 1

In binary arithmetic, what is the result of 1011 + 0110?

Accepted Answer

10001

Answer

1011 (11) + 0110 (6) = 10001 (17) in binary.

Question 2

Which data storage concept refers to the most recently used data being kept closest to the CPU?

Accepted Answer

Cache memory

Answer

Cache memory stores recently or frequently accessed data near the CPU to reduce access latency.

Question 3

A program contains the instruction: IF X > 10 THEN Y = X * 2 ELSE Y = X + 5. If X = 10, what is Y?

Accepted Answer

15

Answer

Since X = 10 is NOT greater than 10, the ELSE branch executes: Y = 10 + 5 = 15.

Question 4

What does the term 'throughput' measure in computing?

Accepted Answer

The amount of work completed in a given time period

Answer

Throughput measures total work output (e.g., transactions or jobs completed) per unit of time.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a compiler?

Accepted Answer

A program that translates entire source code into machine code before execution

Answer

A compiler translates the complete high-level source code into machine code prior to program execution.

EDPT - Electronic Data Processing Test Practice Test