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A(n) __________ is a set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task.
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compiler
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program
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interpreter
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programming language
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The physical devices that a computer is made of are referred to as __________.
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hardware
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software
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the operating system
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tools
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The part of a computer that runs programs is called __________.
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RAM
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secondary storage
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main memory
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the CPU
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Today, CPUs are small chips known as __________.
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ENIACs
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microprocessors
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memory chips
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operating systems
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The computer stores a program while the program is running, as well as the data
that the program is working with, in __________.
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secondary storage
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the CPU
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main memory
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the microprocessory
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__________ is a volatile type of memory that is used only for temporary storage
while a program is running.
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RAM
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secondary storage
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the disk drive
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the USB drive
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A type of memory that can hold data for long periods of time—even when there is
no power to the computer—is called __________.
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RAM
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main memory
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secondary storage
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CPU storage
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A component that collects data from people or other devices and sends it to the
computer is called __________.
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an output device
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an input device
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a secondary storage device
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main memory
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A video display is a(n) __________ device.
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output device
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input device
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secondary storage device
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main memory
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A __________ is enough memory to store a letter of the alphabet or a small number.
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a byte
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bit
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switch
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transisitor
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A byte is made up of eight __________.
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CPUs
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instructions
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variables
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bits
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In the __________ numbering system, all numeric values are written as sequences of
0s and 1s.
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hexadecimal
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binary
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octal
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decimal
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A bit that is turned off represents the following value: __________.
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1
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-1
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0
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"no"
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A set of 128 numeric codes that represent the English letters, various punctuation
marks, and other characters is __________.
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binary numbering
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ASCII
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Unicode
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ENIAC
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An extensive encoding scheme that can represent the characters of many of the lan-
guages in the world is __________.
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binary numberin
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Unicode
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ASCII
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ENIAC
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Negative numbers are encoded using the __________ technique.
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two's complement
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floating point
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ASCII
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Unicode
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Real numbers are encoded using the __________ technique.
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two's complement
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floating point
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ASCII
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Unicode
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The tiny dots of color that digital images are composed of are called __________.
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bits
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bytes
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color packets
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pixels
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If you were to look at a machine language program, you would see __________.
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c# code
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a stream of binary numbers
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English words
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circuits
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In the __________ part of the fetch-decode-execute cycle, the CPU determines which
operation it should perform.
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fetch
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decode
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execute
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immediately after the instruction is executed
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Computers can execute only programs that are written in __________.
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C#
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assembly language
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machine language
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Java
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The __________ translates an assembly language program to a machine language
program.
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assembler
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compiler
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translator
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interpreter
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The words that make up a high-level programming language are called __________.
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binary instructions
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mnemonics
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commands
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keywords
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The rules that must be followed when writing a program are called __________.
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syntax
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punctuation
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keywords
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operators
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A(n) __________ is a program that translates a high-level language program into a
separate machine language program.
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assembler
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compiler
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translator
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utility
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A __________ is any hypothetical person using a program and providing input for
it.
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designer
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user
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guinea pig
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test subject
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A __________ error does not prevent the program from running but causes it to
produce incorrect results.
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syntax
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hardware
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logic
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fatal
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A(n) __________ is a set of well-defined logical steps that must be taken to perform
a task.
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logarithm
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plan of action
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logic schedule
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algorith
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An informal language that has no syntax rules and is not meant to be compiled or
executed is called __________.
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faux code
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pseudocode
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C#
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a flowchart
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A __________ is a diagram that graphically depicts the steps that take place in a
program.
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flowchart
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stepchart
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code graph
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program graph
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Objects that are visible in a program’s graphical user interface are commonly re-
ferred to as __________.
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buttons
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controls
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forms
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windows
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A __________ is code that describes a particular type of object.
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namespace
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blueprint
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schema
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class
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The __________ is a collection of classes and other code that can be used, along with
a programming language such as C#, to create programs for the Windows operating
system.
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.NET framework
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Standard Template Library
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GUI framework
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MSDN Library
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The __________ is the part of a computer with which the user interacts.
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central processing unit
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user interface
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control system
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interactivity system
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Before GUIs became popular, the __________ interface was the most commonly
used.
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command line
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remote terminal
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sensory
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event-driven
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__________ programs are usually event driven.
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command line
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text-based
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GUI
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procedural
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Today, CPUs are huge devices made of electrical and mechanical components such
as vacuum tubes and switches.
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- True
- False
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Main memory is also known as RAM.
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- True
- False
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Any piece of data that is stored in a computer’s memory must be stored as a binary
number.
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- True
- False
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Images, such as the ones you make with your digital camera, cannot be stored as
binary numbers.
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- True
- False
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Machine language is the only language that a CPU understands.
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- True
- False
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Assembly language is considered a high-level language.
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- True
- False
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An interpreter is a program that both translates and executes the instructions in a
high-level language program.
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- True
- False
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A syntax error does not prevent a program from being compiled and executed.
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- True
- False
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Windows, Linux, UNIX, and Mac OS are all examples of application software.
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- True
- False
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Word processing programs, spreadsheet programs, e-mail programs, Web browsers,
and games are all examples of utility programs.
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- True
- False
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Programmers must be careful not to make syntax errors when writing pseudocode
programs.
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- True
- False
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C# provides only the basic keywords and operators that you need to construct a
program.
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- True
- False
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