Question 1

Once a value has been stored in a variable it cannot be changed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The CPU includes

Accepted Answer

A) the I/O unit and the control unit. 
B) the arithmetic and logic unit (ALU)and the control unit. 
C) the ALU and the main memory unit. 
D) the ALU and the I/O unit. 
E) all of the above. 
A) the I/O unit and the control unit. 
B) the arithmetic and logic unit (ALU)and the control unit. 
C) the ALU and the main memory unit. 
D) the ALU and the I/O unit. 
E) all of the above.

Question 3

High- level programming languages include

Accepted Answer

A) C++ and Java. 
B) C++ and JavaScript. 
C) C++ and Visual Basic. 
D) all of the above. 
E) A and B, but not C. 
A) C++ and Java. 
B) C++ and JavaScript. 
C) C++ and Visual Basic. 
D) all of the above. 
E) A and B, but not C.

Question 4

A set of well- defined steps for performing a task or solving a problem is known as

Accepted Answer

A) a flowchart. 
B) an algorithm. 
C) a hierarchy chart. 
D) a solution engine. 
E) software engineering. 
A) a flowchart. 
B) an algorithm. 
C) a hierarchy chart. 
D) a solution engine. 
E) software engineering.

Question 5

Words with a special meaning that may be used only for their intended purpose are known as

Accepted Answer

A) programmer- defined identifiers. 
B) single purpose words.. 
C) syntax words. 
D) keywords. 
E) none of the above. 
A) programmer- defined identifiers. 
B) single purpose words.. 
C) syntax words. 
D) keywords. 
E) none of the above.

Question 6

The purpose of a memory address is

Accepted Answer

A) to locate a program. 
B) to prevent multitasking. 
C) to identify the location of a memory cell. 
D) to allow multitasking. 
E) none of the above. 
A) to locate a program. 
B) to prevent multitasking. 
C) to identify the location of a memory cell. 
D) to allow multitasking. 
E) none of the above.

Question 7

Mistakes that allow a program to run, but cause it to produce erroneous results are called

Accepted Answer

A) syntax errors. 
B) compiler errors. 
C) linker errors. 
D) logic errors. 
E) none of the above. 
A) syntax errors. 
B) compiler errors. 
C) linker errors. 
D) logic errors. 
E) none of the above.

Question 8

C++ is an example of a programming language.

Accepted Answer

A) high- level 
B) mid- level 
C) non- structured 
D) low- level 
E) binary 
A) high- level 
B) mid- level 
C) non- structured 
D) low- level 
E) binary

Question 9

is an example of volatile memory, used for temporary storage while a program is running.

Accepted Answer

A) RAM 
B) A flash drive 
C) A hard disk 
D) The ALU 
E) The CPU 
A) RAM 
B) A flash drive 
C) A hard disk 
D) The ALU 
E) The CPU

Question 10

Before a computer can execute a program written in a high level language, such as C++, it must be translated into object code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If a new value is stored in a variable, it replaces whatever value was previously there.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The coordinates the computer's operations by fetching the next instruction and using control signals to regulate the other major computer components.

Accepted Answer

A) instruction manager 
B) traffic controller 
C) operating system 
D) control unit 
E) arithmetic and logic unit (ALU) 
A) instruction manager 
B) traffic controller 
C) operating system 
D) control unit 
E) arithmetic and logic unit (ALU)

Question 13

Most of the lines in a program contain something meaningful; however, some of the lines may contain nothing at all.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The purpose of the compiler is to convert object code into source code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Executable code is computer code that contains no errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

List five elements that are common to all programming languages.

Accepted Answer

keywords, programmer

Question 17

Three primary activities of a typical program are

Accepted Answer

A) creating variables, operators, and keywords. 
B) reading, writing, and arithmetic. 
C) executing lines, statements, and keywords. 
D) compiling, linking, and debugging. 
E) input, processing, and output. 
A) creating variables, operators, and keywords. 
B) reading, writing, and arithmetic. 
C) executing lines, statements, and keywords. 
D) compiling, linking, and debugging. 
E) input, processing, and output.

Question 18

A software package that includes a text editor, compiler, debugger, and assorted utilities for creating, testing, and running software is called

Accepted Answer

A) a high- level programming language. 
B) a software utility package (SUP). 
C) an operating system. 
D) a low- level programming language. 
E) none of the above. 
A) a high- level programming language. 
B) a software utility package (SUP). 
C) an operating system. 
D) a low- level programming language. 
E) none of the above.

Question 19

IDE stands for

Accepted Answer

A) initial development error. 
B) internal direct execution. 
C) integrated development environment. 
D) internal data engine. 
E) interactive data entry. 
A) initial development error. 
B) internal direct execution. 
C) integrated development environment. 
D) internal data engine. 
E) interactive data entry.

Question 20

Internally, the central processing unit (CPU)consists of two parts:

Accepted Answer

A) software and hardware. 
B) the compiler and the linker. 
C) single- task devices and multi- task devices. 
D) input devices and output devices. 
E) the arithmetic and logic unit (ALU)and the control unit. 
A) software and hardware. 
B) the compiler and the linker. 
C) single- task devices and multi- task devices. 
D) input devices and output devices. 
E) the arithmetic and logic unit (ALU)and the control unit.

Once a value has been stored in a variable it cannot be changed.

The CPU includes

High- level programming languages include

A set of well- defined steps for performing a task or solving a problem is known as

Words with a special meaning that may be used only for their intended purpose are known as

The purpose of a memory address is

Mistakes that allow a program to run, but cause it to produce erroneous results are called

C++ is an example of a programming language.

is an example of volatile memory, used for temporary storage while a program is running.

Before a computer can execute a program written in a high level language, such as C++, it must be translated into object code.

If a new value is stored in a variable, it replaces whatever value was previously there.

The coordinates the computer's operations by fetching the next instruction and using control signals to regulate the other major computer components.

Most of the lines in a program contain something meaningful; however, some of the lines may contain nothing at all.

The purpose of the compiler is to convert object code into source code.

Executable code is computer code that contains no errors.

List five elements that are common to all programming languages.

Three primary activities of a typical program are

A software package that includes a text editor, compiler, debugger, and assorted utilities for creating, testing, and running software is called

IDE stands for

Internally, the central processing unit (CPU)consists of two parts:

Introduction to C++

Expressions and Interactivity

Making Decisions

Looping

Functions

Introduction to Classes and Objects

Arrays

Searching, Sorting, and Algorithm Analysis

Pointers

More About Classes and Object-Oriented Programming

More on C-Strings and the String Class

Advanced File and Io Operations

Recursion

Polymorphism and Virtual Functions

Exceptions, Templates, and the Standard Template Library STL

Linked Lists

Stacks and Queues

Binary Trees

Filters

Exam 1: Introduction to Computers and Programming

Once a value has been stored in a variable it cannot be changed.

The CPU includes

High- level programming languages include

A set of well- defined steps for performing a task or solving a problem is known as

Words with a special meaning that may be used only for their intended purpose are known as

The purpose of a memory address is

Mistakes that allow a program to run, but cause it to produce erroneous results are called

C++ is an example of a programming language.

is an example of volatile memory, used for temporary storage while a program is running.

Before a computer can execute a program written in a high level language, such as C++, it must be translated into object code.

If a new value is stored in a variable, it replaces whatever value was previously there.

The coordinates the computer's operations by fetching the next instruction and using control signals to regulate the other major computer components.

Most of the lines in a program contain something meaningful; however, some of the lines may contain nothing at all.

The purpose of the compiler is to convert object code into source code.

Executable code is computer code that contains no errors.

List five elements that are common to all programming languages.

Three primary activities of a typical program are

A software package that includes a text editor, compiler, debugger, and assorted utilities for creating, testing, and running software is called

IDE stands for

Internally, the central processing unit (CPU)consists of two parts:

Introduction to C++

Expressions and Interactivity

Making Decisions

Looping

Functions

Introduction to Classes and Objects

Arrays

Searching, Sorting, and Algorithm Analysis

Pointers

More About Classes and Object-Oriented Programming

More on C-Strings and the String Class

Advanced File and Io Operations

Recursion

Polymorphism and Virtual Functions

Exceptions, Templates, and the Standard Template Library STL

Linked Lists

Stacks and Queues

Binary Trees

Filters