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Quiz1-Intro to Comp & Programming Flashcards

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programs that use an interpreter generally execute faster than compiled programs because they are already entirely translated into machine language when executed. (T/F)

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False

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System software typically includes applications that people normally use most often on their computers, such as word processing programs, games, or web browsers.(T/F)

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False

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3
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Assembly languages is referred to as a high-level language because it is similar to the C++ language.(T/F)

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False

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4
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The instruction set for a microprocessor is unique and is typically understood only by the microprocessors of the same brand.(T/F)

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True

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5
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The CPU understands binary instructions.(T/F)

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True

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6
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A bit that is turned off is represented by the value -1.(T/F)

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False
represented by 0

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The main reason to use secondary storage is to hold data for long periods of time, even when the power to the computer is turned off.(T/F)

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True

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8
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Ram is volatile memory which means it cannot be erased.(T/F)

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False

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9
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The term “software” refers to all the physical devices , or components, that a computer is made of.(T/F)

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False
Hardware

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10
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A syntax error does not prevent a program from being compiled and executed.(T/F)

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False
logic errors

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IDEs are specialized software packages that help programmers write programs.(T/F)

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True

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12
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Interpreted programs always execute faster than compiled programs.(T/F)

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False

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13
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A(n) _________ is a program that translates a high level language into a machine language program.

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Compiler

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13
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A bit that is turned off is represented by the value -1.(T/F)

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False
represented by 0

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A(n) _________ is a software package that usually consists of a text editor, a compiler or interpreter, and tools to test and debug programs.

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IDE: Integrated Development Enviorment

*IDEs are designed to make it easier for developers to write, test, and debug code by providing a single interface for all the tools and features needed for software development. Some popular IDEs include Visual Studio, Eclipse,

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15
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___________ is used to encode real numbers to store them in the computer’s memory.

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Floating-point notation

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A bit that is turned off is represented by the value -1.(T/F)

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False
represented by 0

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16
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_________ is an extensive encoding scheme that is compatible with ASCII

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Unicode (1991)
Unicode is an information technology standard for the consistent encoding, representation, and handling of text expressed in most of the world’s writing systems

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17
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The physical devices that make up a computer are its ___________.

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Hardware

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18
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Software refers to ___________.

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Programs

19
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Programs that make a computer useful for everday tasks are known as _________.

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application software

20
Q

Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system software?

MAC OS X, Linux, Windows, Microsoft Word.

A

Microsoft Word

21
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Which of the following is NOT an example of application software?

Windows, PowerPoint, a web browser, Microsoft Word,

A

Windows

22
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Which of the following functions does an interpreter perform with the instructions from a high-level language?

A) It compiles and Executes

B) It translates and Executes

C) It compiles

A

B) It translates and executes.

23
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___________ is the term used for a set of rules that must be strictly followed when writing a program.

A

Syntax

24
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The first high level programming language that could perform complex mathematical calculations was _____________.

A

FORTRAN (1950s)
Fortran (short for Formula Translation). Fortran was created by John Backus at IBM in the 1950s and was intended for use in scientific, mathematical, and statistical computations.

25
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The computer language that uses mnemonics for writing program is __________.

A

Assembly language

26
Q

The _________ cycle is used by the CPU to execute instructions in a program.

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Fetch, Decode, Execute

27
Q

Which of the following companies does NOT manufacture microprocessors?

A) Motorola

B) Dell

C) Intel

D) AMD

A

B) Dell

28
Q

The following is an example of an instruction written in the __________ computer language.

1011000 010100110

A

Machine Langauge

29
Q

_________ is the encoding technique used to store neative numbers in the computer’s memory.

A

Two’s complement

30
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_____________ is the coding scheme that contains a set of 128 numeric codes which are used to represent characters in a computer’s memory.

A

ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange)

ASCII was created to serve as a common language among computers. The idea was that 128 characters—letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and control codes—would each have a standard numeric value1. Before ASCII was developed, different makes and models of computers could not communicate with one another.

In 1961 Bob Bemer of IBM submitted a proposal to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for a common computer code. The X3.4 committee, with representation from key computer manufacturers of the day, was formed to work on the new code. On June 17, 1963, ASCII was approved as the American standard2. Is there anything else you would like to know?

31
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What is the largest value that can be stored in one byte?

A

255

32
Q

The smallest storage location in a computer’s memory is known as a _________.

A

bit

33
Q

A computer system consists of all of the following EXCEPT:

A) main memory

B) the CPU

C) the operating system

D) input and output devices

A

C) the operating system

34
Q

The term _______ can be used to describe anything that uses binary numbers.

A

digital

35
Q

The statements that a programmer writes in a high level language are called __________.

A

source code

36
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Main memory is also called ___________.

A

RAM (Random Access Memory)

RAM stands for random access memory and is the temporary storage component (short-term memory) of a computer. RAM holds all the data you’re currently using, from the website you’re looking at to the movement of your mouse from one side of the screen to the other

37
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USB drives store data in a special type of memory known as __________.

A

Flash memory

38
Q

Computers can do many different jobs because they are ______________.

A) programmable

B) reliable

C) electronic

A

A) programmable

39
Q

Application software refers to __________.

A) keywords

B) programs that make the computer useful to a user

C) mobile devices

A

B) programs that make the computer useful to a user

40
Q

What is syntax?

A

Rules that must be followed when writing a program

41
Q

____________ refers to the physical components that a computer is made of.

A

Hardware

42
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A computer program is _____________.

A) only used for desktop computers

B) A set of instructions that allow the computer to solve a problem or perform a task

C) the same as main memory

D) another name for an operating system

A

A set of instructions that allow the computer to solve a problem or perform a task

43
Q

A bit that is turned off is represented by the value -1.(T/F)

A

False
represented by 0

43
Q

A program is a sequence of instructions stored in ____________.

A

The computer’s memory

44
Q

Each different type of CPU has its own _______________.

A

Machine language

45
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A bit that is turned off is represented by the value -1.(T/F)

A

False
represented by 0

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