Question 1

The purpose of the compiler is to convert object code into source code.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Executable code is computer code that contains no errors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

C++ is an example of a programming language.

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A)  high- level
B)  mid- level
C)  non- structured
D)  low- level
E)  binary

Question 4

A set of well- defined steps for performing a task or solving a problem is known as

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A)  a flowchart.
B)  an algorithm.
C)  a hierarchy chart.
D)  a solution engine.
E)  software engineering.

Question 5

Once a value has been stored in a variable it cannot be changed.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

IDE stands for

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A)  initial development error.
B)  internal direct execution.
C)  integrated development environment.
D)  internal data engine.
E)  interactive data entry.

Question 7

The CPU includes

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A)  the I/O unit and the control unit.
B)  the arithmetic and logic unit (ALU) and the control unit.
C)  the ALU and the main memory unit.
D)  the ALU and the I/O unit.
E)  all of the above.

Question 8

Mistakes that allow a program to run, but cause it to produce erroneous results are called

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A)  syntax errors.
B)  compiler errors.
C)  linker errors.
D)  logic errors.
E)  none of the above.

Question 9

Before a computer can execute a program written in a high level language, such as C++, it must be translated into object code.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The coordinates the computer's operations by fetching the next instruction and using control signals to regulate the other major computer components.

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A)  instruction manager
B)  traffic controller
C)  operating system
D)  control unit
E)  arithmetic and logic unit (ALU)

Question 11

The purpose of a memory address is

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A)  to locate a program.
B)  to prevent multitasking.
C)  to identify the location of a memory cell.
D)  to allow multitasking.
E)  none of the above.

Question 12

High- level programming languages include

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A)  C++ and Java.
B)  C++ and JavaScript.
C)  C++ and Visual Basic.
D)  all of the above.
E)  A and B, but not C.

Question 13

Internally, the central processing unit (CPU) consists of two parts:

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A)  software and hardware.
B)  the compiler and the linker.
C)  single- task devices and multi- task devices.
D)  input devices and output devices.
E)  the arithmetic and logic unit (ALU) and the control unit.

Question 14

Most of the lines in a program contain something meaningful; however, some of the lines may contain nothing at all.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

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A)  programmer- defined identifiers.
B)  single purpose words..
C)  syntax words.
D)  keywords.
E)  none of the above.

Question 16

If a new value is stored in a variable, it replaces whatever value was previously there.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

is an example of volatile memory, used for temporary storage while a program is running.

Accepted Answer

A)  RAM
B)  A flash drive
C)  A hard disk
D)  The ALU
E)  The CPU

Question 18

List five elements that are common to all programming languages.

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keywords, programmer...

Question 19

A software package that includes a text editor, compiler, debugger, and assorted utilities for creating, testing, and running software is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a high- level programming language.
B)  a software utility package (SUP) .
C)  an operating system.
D)  a low- level programming language.
E)  none of the above.

Question 20

Three primary activities of a typical program are

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A)  creating variables, operators, and keywords.
B)  reading, writing, and arithmetic.
C)  executing lines, statements, and keywords.
D)  compiling, linking, and debugging.
E)  input, processing, and output.

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Mistakes that allow a program to run, but cause it to produce erroneous results are called

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IDE stands for

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If a new value is stored in a variable, it replaces whatever value was previously there.

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Once a value has been stored in a variable it cannot be changed.

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Before a computer can execute a program written in a high level language, such as C++, it must be translated into object code.

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Three primary activities of a typical program are

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Executable code is computer code that contains no errors.

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High- level programming languages include

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

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The purpose of the compiler is to convert object code into source code.

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List five elements that are common to all programming languages.

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C++ is an example of a programming language.

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