CSE 100: Principles of Programming with C++ Midterm Exam 1

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Test sobre CSE 100: Principles of Programming with C++ Midterm Exam 1, creado por Zoe Cayetano el 13/02/2016.
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Pregunta 1

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When a program runs on a computer, the part of the computer that carries out the instructions is called the [blank_start]central processing unit[blank_end].
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  • central processing unit

Pregunta 2

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When a program runs on a computer, it is stored in the [blank_start]main memory[blank_end].
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  • main memory

Pregunta 3

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Monitors, printers, and status lights are all examples of [blank_start]output[blank_end] devices.
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  • output

Pregunta 4

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Mice, trackpads, keyboards, scanners, and joysticks are all examples of [blank_start]input[blank_end] devices.
Respuesta
  • input

Pregunta 5

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When a program is not running, it is stored in a/an [blank_start]secondary storage[blank_end].
Respuesta
  • secondary storage

Pregunta 6

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Flash drives, CDs, and external disks are all examples of [blank_start]secondary[blank_end] storage (memory) devices.
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  • secondary

Pregunta 7

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At each step of its operation, the input to a central processing unit is a/an [blank_start]instruction[blank_end].
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  • instruction

Pregunta 8

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A [blank_start]bit[blank_end] is a binary digit, like 0 or 1.
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  • bit

Pregunta 9

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A byte in memory is identified by a unique number called its [blank_start]address[blank_end].
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  • address

Pregunta 10

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In modern computer systems, a byte consists of [blank_start]8[blank_end] bits.
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  • 8

Pregunta 11

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RAM, random-access memory, is called that because
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  • it is optimized for random number processing.
  • accesses are randomized to prevent clogging the control lines.
  • you can pick any two random locations and it will take the same time to access the data.
  • when power is turned off, its contents are lost and replaced by random bits.
  • none of the above.

Pregunta 12

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When a program is not running, it is stored
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  • on a disk.
  • in a level-2 cache (L2).
  • in main memory.
  • on the ethernet or wifi.

Pregunta 13

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An operating system
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  • is the chief hardware unit in a computer.
  • is loaded into the computer each time it needs to carry out an operation.
  • ensures that programs will not run on the computer at the same time.
  • allocates resources like memory to programs that are running.
  • all of the above.

Pregunta 14

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What best defines a "programming language"?
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  • It allows us to control a computer.
  • It allows us to make a calculation.
  • It allows us to execute a program.
  • It allows us to express an algorithm.

Pregunta 15

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Which of these is not a programming language?
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  • C
  • C++
  • HTML
  • Java

Pregunta 16

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Which of the following is not true?
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  • An algorithm allows ambiguity.
  • An algorithm, when carried out, must eventually stop.
  • An algorithm can be carried out by a human being.
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