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Question 1

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A(n) __________ is a set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task.
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  • compiler
  • program
  • interpreter
  • programming language

Question 2

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The physical devices that a computer is made of are referred to as __________.
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  • hardware
  • software
  • the operating system
  • tools

Question 3

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The part of a computer that runs programs is called __________.
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  • RAM
  • secondary storage
  • main memory
  • the CPU

Question 4

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Today, CPUs are small chips known as __________.
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  • ENIACs
  • microprocessors
  • memory chips
  • operating systems

Question 5

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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
  • the CPU
  • main memory
  • the microprocessory

Question 6

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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
  • secondary storage
  • the disk drive
  • the USB drive

Question 7

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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
  • main memory
  • secondary storage
  • CPU storage

Question 8

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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
  • an input device
  • a secondary storage device
  • main memory

Question 9

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A video display is a(n) __________ device.
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  • output device
  • input device
  • secondary storage device
  • main memory

Question 10

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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
  • bit
  • switch
  • transisitor

Question 11

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A byte is made up of eight __________.
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  • CPUs
  • instructions
  • variables
  • bits

Question 12

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In the __________ numbering system, all numeric values are written as sequences of 0s and 1s.
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  • hexadecimal
  • binary
  • octal
  • decimal

Question 13

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A bit that is turned off represents the following value: __________.
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  • 1
  • -1
  • 0
  • "no"

Question 14

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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
  • ASCII
  • Unicode
  • ENIAC

Question 15

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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
  • Unicode
  • ASCII
  • ENIAC

Question 16

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Negative numbers are encoded using the __________ technique.
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  • two's complement
  • floating point
  • ASCII
  • Unicode

Question 17

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Real numbers are encoded using the __________ technique.
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  • two's complement
  • floating point
  • ASCII
  • Unicode

Question 18

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The tiny dots of color that digital images are composed of are called __________.
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  • bits
  • bytes
  • color packets
  • pixels

Question 19

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If you were to look at a machine language program, you would see __________.
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  • c# code
  • a stream of binary numbers
  • English words
  • circuits

Question 20

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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
  • decode
  • execute
  • immediately after the instruction is executed

Question 21

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Computers can execute only programs that are written in __________.
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  • C#
  • assembly language
  • machine language
  • Java

Question 22

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The __________ translates an assembly language program to a machine language program.
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  • assembler
  • compiler
  • translator
  • interpreter

Question 23

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The words that make up a high-level programming language are called __________.
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  • binary instructions
  • mnemonics
  • commands
  • keywords

Question 24

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The rules that must be followed when writing a program are called __________.
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  • syntax
  • punctuation
  • keywords
  • operators

Question 25

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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
  • compiler
  • translator
  • utility

Question 26

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A __________ is any hypothetical person using a program and providing input for it.
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  • designer
  • user
  • guinea pig
  • test subject

Question 27

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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
  • hardware
  • logic
  • fatal

Question 28

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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
  • plan of action
  • logic schedule
  • algorith

Question 29

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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
  • pseudocode
  • C#
  • a flowchart

Question 30

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A __________ is a diagram that graphically depicts the steps that take place in a program.
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  • flowchart
  • stepchart
  • code graph
  • program graph

Question 31

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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
  • controls
  • forms
  • windows

Question 32

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A __________ is code that describes a particular type of object.
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  • namespace
  • blueprint
  • schema
  • class

Question 33

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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
  • Standard Template Library
  • GUI framework
  • MSDN Library

Question 34

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The __________ is the part of a computer with which the user interacts.
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  • central processing unit
  • user interface
  • control system
  • interactivity system

Question 35

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Before GUIs became popular, the __________ interface was the most commonly used.
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  • command line
  • remote terminal
  • sensory
  • event-driven

Question 36

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__________ programs are usually event driven.
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  • command line
  • text-based
  • GUI
  • procedural

Question 37

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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

Question 38

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Main memory is also known as RAM.
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  • True
  • False

Question 39

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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

Question 40

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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

Question 41

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Machine language is the only language that a CPU understands.
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  • True
  • False

Question 42

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Assembly language is considered a high-level language.
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  • True
  • False

Question 43

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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

Question 44

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A syntax error does not prevent a program from being compiled and executed.
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  • True
  • False

Question 45

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Windows, Linux, UNIX, and Mac OS are all examples of application software.
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  • True
  • False

Question 46

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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

Question 47

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Programmers must be careful not to make syntax errors when writing pseudocode programs.
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  • True
  • False

Question 48

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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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