Introduction to Computers and Programming- Chapter 1 Exam Questions and Correct Answers (Rated A+)
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Introduction to Computers and Programming- Chapter 1 Exam Questions and Correct Answers (Rated A+)
A(n) _________ is a set if instructions that a computer follows to perform a task.
a. compiler
b. program
c. interpreter
d. programming language - Answers b. program
The physical devices that ...
Introduction to Computers and Programming- Chapter 1 Exam Questions and Correct Answers (Rated
A+)
A(n) _________ is a set if instructions that a computer follows to perform a task.
a. compiler
b. program
c. interpreter
d. programming language - Answers b. program
The physical devices that a computer is made of are referred to as __________.
a. hardware
b. software
c. the operating system
d. tools - Answers a. hardware
The part of a computer that runs programs is called __________.
a. RAM
b. secondary storage
c. main memory
d. the CPU - Answers d. the CPU
Today, CPUs are small chips known as __________.
a. ENIACs
b. microprocessors
c. memory chips
d. operating systems - Answers b. microprocessors
, The computer stores a program while the program is running, as well as the data that the program is
working with, in __________.
a. secondary storage
b. the CPU
c. main memory
d. the microprocessor - Answers c. main memory
This is a volatile type of memory that is used only for temporary storage while a pro-
gram is running.
a. RAM
b. secondary storage
c. the disk drive
d. the USB drive - Answers a. RAM
A type of memory that can hold data for long periods of time, even when there is no
power to the computer, is called
__________
.
a. RAM
b. main memory
c. secondary storage
d. CPU storage - Answers c. secondary storage
A component that collects data from people or other devices and sends it to the com-
puter is called
__________
.
a. an output device
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