Chapter 1 Quiz Flashcards
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The programming language C++ evolved from _____.
C
A(n) ___ consists of data and the operations on those data.
Object
Dividing a problem into smaller subproblems is called ___ design.
Structured
A step-by-step problem-solving process in which a solution is arrived at in a finite amount of time is called a(n) ___.
Algorithm
A program called a(n) ___ combines the object program with the programs from libraries.
Linker
A program that loads an executable program into main memory is called a(an) ___.
Loader
A program called a(an) ___ translates instructions written in high-level languages into machine code.
Compiler
___ consists of 65,536 characters.
Unicode
The term GB refers to ___.
Gigabyte
The digit 0 or 1 is called a binary digit, or ___.
Bit
A sequence of eight bits is called a ___.
Byte
____ represent information with a sequence of 0s and 1s.
Digital signals
The ____ handles the overall activity of the computer and provides services.
Operating system
____ programs perform a specific task.
Application
The devices that the computer uses to display results are called ___ devices.
Output
The devices that feed data and programs into computers are called ___ devices.
Input
Main memory is an ordered sequence of items, called ____.
Memory cells
The ___ is the brain of the computer and the single most expensive piece of hardware in your personal computer.
CPU
Main memory is called ____.
Random access memory
The basic commands that a computer performs are ____, and performance of arithmetic and logical operations.
Input, output, storage
Several categories of computers exist, such as ____.
Mainframe, midsize, and micro
When the computer is turned off, everything in second memory is lost.
False
When you compile your program, the compiler identifies the logic errors and suggests how to correct them.
False
The basic commands that a computer performs are input(get data), output(display results), storage, and performance of arithmetic and logical operations.
True
