Which of the Following Best Describes a Transistor

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a transistor?

• A)a cable that transmits bits by means of light pulses along a glass or plastic fiber instead of electrical signals over a conductor
• B)an electronic device that can accept, manipulate, store, and output data, and whose instructions can be programmed
• C)an older information system that remains in use because it still functions and is costly to replace
• D)a small electrical circuit made from a semiconductor material such as silicon

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Definitions:

Dominant Eye

The eye that provides a slightly greater degree of input to the visual cortex and is preferred over the other for detailed activities.

Flip-Flop

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The mental activities of which an individual is aware, involving thoughts, perceptions, and feelings that are actively being thought about or manipulated.

Unconscious Processing

Mental processes that occur without conscious awareness, influencing perceptions, thoughts, and behaviors.