Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The CPU's control unit retrieves the next instruction in a sequence of program instructions from main memory in the __________ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)   fetch
B)   decode
C)   execute
D)   portabilityE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

A variable definition defines the name of a variable that will be used in a program, as well as:

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A)   the type of data it will be used to hold
B)   the operators that will be used on it
C)   the number of times it will be used in the program
D)   the value it will hold
E)   None of theseF) A) and B)
G) A) and C) A

Question 4

A model often used when creating a program that begins with the overall task and refines it into smaller subtasks is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   flowchart
B)   UML diagram
C)   blueprint
D)   hierarchy chart
E)   None of theseF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 5

The term "bit" stands for binary digit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not a common input device?

Accepted Answer

A)   keyboard
B)   mouse
C)   digital camera
D)   printer
E)   All are common input devicesF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is not one of the major components of a computer system?

Accepted Answer

A)   the preprocessor
B)   the CPU
C)   main memory
D)   input/output devices
E)   secondary storageF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 8

In programming, the terms "line" and "statement" always mean the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The programmer usually enters source code into a computer with

Accepted Answer

A)   a hierarchy chart
B)   a text editor
C)   a compiler
D)   pseudocode
E)   None of theseF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

The first step in writing a program is to

Accepted Answer

A)   type the code
B)   visualize the program running on a computer
C)   visualize logical errors
D)   clearly define what the program is to do
E)   None of theseF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

A computer stores a program while it is running

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A)   in main memory
B)   on a hard disk
C)   on the computer monitor
D)   in the CPU
E)   None of theseF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 12

What does the term hardware refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)   The relative difficulty of writing computer programs
B)   The physical components that make up a computer
C)   The way a computer's storage space is organized
D)   The logical flow of instructions
E)   None of theseF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

The programming process consists of several steps, which include:

Accepted Answer

A)   key words, operator definitions, punctuation
B)   design, creation, testing, debugging
C)   input, processing, output
D)   syntax, logic, error handling
E)   None of theseF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

A named storage location in the computer's memory that holds a piece of information is a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   variable
B)   operator
C)   key word
D)   statement
E)   None of theseF) A) and D)
G) B) and E) A

Question 15

Programs are normally stored in __________ and loaded into main memory as needed.

Accepted Answer

A)   the input device
B)   the output device
C)   secondary storage
D)   the CPU
E)   None of theseF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Characters or symbols that perform operations on one or more operands are:

Accepted Answer

A)   separators
B)   op codes
C)   operators
D)   key words
E)   None of theseF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

A(n)  __________ is a set of instructions that the computer follows to solve a problem.

Accepted Answer

A)   compiler
B)   linker
C)   program
D)   operator
E)   None of theseF) None of the above
G) A) and D) C

Question 18

Words that have a special meaning and may be used only for their intended purpose are known as

Accepted Answer

A)   operators
B)   programmer defined words
C)   key words
D)   syntax
E)   None of theseF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

In the process of translating a source file into an executable file, which of the following is the correct sequence?

Accepted Answer

A)   Source code, preprocessor, modified source code, linker, object code, compiler, executable code
B)   Preprocessor, source code, compiler, executable code, linker, modified source code, object code
C)   Source code, compiler, modified source code, preprocessor, object code, linker, executable code.
D)   Source code, preprocessor, modified source code, compiler, object code, linker, executable code.
E)   Source code, linker, object code, compiler, modified source code, preprocessor, executable code.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 20

Machine language is an example of a high-level language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Introduction to Computers and Programming

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

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The CPU's control unit retrieves the next instruction in a sequence of program instructions from main memory in the __________ stage.

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A variable definition defines the name of a variable that will be used in a program, as well as:

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A model often used when creating a program that begins with the overall task and refines it into smaller subtasks is a(n)

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The term "bit" stands for binary digit.

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Which of the following is not a common input device?

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Which of the following is not one of the major components of a computer system?

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In programming, the terms "line" and "statement" always mean the same thing.

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The programmer usually enters source code into a computer with

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The first step in writing a program is to

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A computer stores a program while it is running

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What does the term hardware refer to?

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The programming process consists of several steps, which include:

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A named storage location in the computer's memory that holds a piece of information is a(n) :

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Programs are normally stored in __________ and loaded into main memory as needed.

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Characters or symbols that perform operations on one or more operands are:

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A(n) __________ is a set of instructions that the computer follows to solve a problem.

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Words that have a special meaning and may be used only for their intended purpose are known as

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In the process of translating a source file into an executable file, which of the following is the correct sequence?

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Machine language is an example of a high-level language.

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