Computer Programming I Flashcards

1
Q

What does it mean of the term “Programming”.

A

It means to create (or develop) software.

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2
Q

Software contains?

A

the instructions that tell a computer–or a computerized device–what to do.

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3
Q

Is a set of special words, symbols and rules for constructiong a program?

A

Programming Language

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4
Q

It is an electronice device capable of performing commands.

A

Computer

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5
Q

Main Memory Is an ordered sequence of cells, called?

A

memory cells

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6
Q

Each cell has a unique location in Main Memory, called?

A

address

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7
Q

Main Memory stores everything as sequences of __s and __s.

A

0 and 1

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8
Q

The devices that stores information permanently, is called?

A

Secondary Storage

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9
Q

The device that feed data and programs into computers are called?

A

Input Devices

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10
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The devices that the computer uses to display the results arae called?

A

Output Devices

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11
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___ are programs written to perform specific tasks.

A

Software

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12
Q

It controls the computer?

A

System programs

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13
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It monitors the overall activity of the computer and provides services/

A

Operating System

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14
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It perform a specific task

A

Application Programs

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15
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It is known as software, are instructions that tell a computer what to do.

A

Computer programs

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16
Q

It is a programming language that is more user friendly.

A

High-level Programming Languages

17
Q

it is similar to machine languages

A

Assembly Language

18
Q

BCPL stand for?

A

(Basic Combined Programming Language)

19
Q

Who develop BCPL?

A

Martin Richards

20
Q

In the mid-1960s Martin Richards are known for?

A

writing an operating systems and compilers.

21
Q

the word(s) that have a specific meaning to the compiler and cannot be used in the program for other purposes.

A

Keywords, or reserved words

22
Q

Errors can be categorized into three types, what are those?

A

Syntax Errors, Runtime Errors, and Logic Errors

23
Q

Errors that are detected by the compiler are called?

A

Syntax Errors / Compile Errors

24
Q

Errors that cause a program to terminate abnormally are called?

A

Runtime errors

25
Q

This errors occur when a program does not perform the way it was intended, called?

A

Logic Errors