Question 1

The ____________________ is the most important component in a computer because without it,the computer could not run software.

Accepted Answer

CPU

Question 2

The smallest storage location in a computer's memory is known as a ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A) byte 
B) word 
C) letter 
D) switch 
E) bit 
A) byte 
B) word 
C) letter 
D) switch 
E) bit E

Question 3

A _____________ is a list of instructions that cause the central processing unit to perform operations to complete a task.

Accepted Answer

program

Question 4

RAM is a volatile memory used for temporary storage while a program is running.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Most programs written in a high-level language need to be translated into machine language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The entire set of instructions that a central processing unit can execute is known as the ______________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The entire set of instructions that a...

Question 7

The process known as the ___________ cycle is used by the CPU to execute instructions in a program.

Accepted Answer

A) Decode- fetch-execute 
B) Decode-execute-fetch 
C) Fetch-decode-execute 
D) Fetch-execute-decode 
E) Execute-fetch-decode 
A) Decode- fetch-execute 
B) Decode-execute-fetch 
C) Fetch-decode-execute 
D) Fetch-execute-decode 
E) Execute-fetch-decode

Question 8

Which of the following devices is a computer?

Accepted Answer

A) iPods 
B) Car navigation systems 
C) BlackBerries 
D) Cell phones 
E) All of the above 
A) iPods 
B) Car navigation systems 
C) BlackBerries 
D) Cell phones 
E) All of the above

Question 9

Computers are designed to do just one job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The term _____________ stands for a binary digit

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term _____________ stands for a binary...

Question 11

In ____________________,all numeric values are written as a sequence of 1s and 0s.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ____________________,all numeric values are written as...

Question 12

A _____________ language allows the programmer to create very powerful and complex programs without knowing how the CPU works.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _____________ language allows the programmer to...

Question 13

The ______________ coding scheme contains a set of 128 numeric codes that are used to represent characters in a computer's memory.

Accepted Answer

A) Unicode 
B) ASCII 
C) ENIAC 
D) Binary numbering 
E) Twos compliment 
A) Unicode 
B) ASCII 
C) ENIAC 
D) Binary numbering 
E) Twos compliment

Question 14

What term can be used to describe anything that uses binary numbers?

Accepted Answer

A) digital 
B) computer 
C) processor 
D) machine language 
E) mnemonic 
A) digital 
B) computer 
C) processor 
D) machine language 
E) mnemonic

Question 15

The term used for a set of rules that must be strictly followed when writing a program is:

Accepted Answer

A) Semantics 
B) Syntax 
C) Grammar 
D) Key words 
E) Punctuations 
A) Semantics 
B) Syntax 
C) Grammar 
D) Key words 
E) Punctuations

Question 16

A bit that is turned off is represented by the value -1.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Programs that make a computer useful for everyday tasks are known as ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) System Software 
B) Operation System 
C) Application Software 
D) Utility Programs 
E) None of the above 
A) System Software 
B) Operation System 
C) Application Software 
D) Utility Programs 
E) None of the above

Question 18

The following is an example of an instruction written in which computer language?
10110000

Accepted Answer

A) C++ 
B) Assembly language 
C) JAVA 
D) Machine language 
E) C # 
A) C++ 
B) Assembly language 
C) JAVA 
D) Machine language 
E) C #

Question 19

The instruction set for a microprocessor is unique and is typically understood only by the microprocessors of the same brand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A computer system consists of all of the following,except ______________________.

Accepted Answer

A) Central processing system 
B) Main memory 
C) Operating System 
D) Input and Output devices 
E) Secondary storage devices 
A) Central processing system 
B) Main memory 
C) Operating System 
D) Input and Output devices 
E) Secondary storage devices

The ____________________ is the most important component in a computer because without it,the computer could not run software.

The smallest storage location in a computer's memory is known as a ___________________.

A _____________ is a list of instructions that cause the central processing unit to perform operations to complete a task.

RAM is a volatile memory used for temporary storage while a program is running.

Most programs written in a high-level language need to be translated into machine language.

The entire set of instructions that a central processing unit can execute is known as the ______________________.

The process known as the ___________ cycle is used by the CPU to execute instructions in a program.

Which of the following devices is a computer?

Computers are designed to do just one job.

The term _____________ stands for a binary digit

In ____________________,all numeric values are written as a sequence of 1s and 0s.

A _____________ language allows the programmer to create very powerful and complex programs without knowing how the CPU works.

The ______________ coding scheme contains a set of 128 numeric codes that are used to represent characters in a computer's memory.

What term can be used to describe anything that uses binary numbers?

The term used for a set of rules that must be strictly followed when writing a program is:

A bit that is turned off is represented by the value -1.

Programs that make a computer useful for everyday tasks are known as ___________.

The following is an example of an instruction written in which computer language? 10110000

The instruction set for a microprocessor is unique and is typically understood only by the microprocessors of the same brand.

A computer system consists of all of the following,except ______________________.

Input, processing, and Output

Modules

Decision Structures and Boolean Logic

Repetition Structures

Functions

Input Validation

Arrays

Sorting and Searching Arrays

Files

Menu-Driven Programs

Text Processing

Recursion

Object-Oriented Programming

Gui Applications and Event-Driven Programming

Filters

Exam 1: Introduction to Computers and Programming

The ____________________ is the most important component in a computer because without it,the computer could not run software.

The smallest storage location in a computer's memory is known as a ___________________.

A _____________ is a list of instructions that cause the central processing unit to perform operations to complete a task.

RAM is a volatile memory used for temporary storage while a program is running.

Most programs written in a high-level language need to be translated into machine language.

The entire set of instructions that a central processing unit can execute is known as the ______________________.

The process known as the ___________ cycle is used by the CPU to execute instructions in a program.

Which of the following devices is a computer?

Computers are designed to do just one job.

The term _____________ stands for a binary digit

In ____________________,all numeric values are written as a sequence of 1s and 0s.

A _____________ language allows the programmer to create very powerful and complex programs without knowing how the CPU works.

The ______________ coding scheme contains a set of 128 numeric codes that are used to represent characters in a computer's memory.

What term can be used to describe anything that uses binary numbers?

The term used for a set of rules that must be strictly followed when writing a program is:

A bit that is turned off is represented by the value -1.

Programs that make a computer useful for everyday tasks are known as ___________.

The following is an example of an instruction written in which computer language? 10110000

The instruction set for a microprocessor is unique and is typically understood only by the microprocessors of the same brand.

A computer system consists of all of the following,except ______________________.

Input, processing, and Output

Modules

Decision Structures and Boolean Logic

Repetition Structures

Functions

Input Validation

Arrays

Sorting and Searching Arrays

Files

Menu-Driven Programs

Text Processing

Recursion

Object-Oriented Programming

Gui Applications and Event-Driven Programming

Filters