Question 1

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

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

Question 2

The statements written by a programmer are called

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A)   syntax.
B)   object code.
C)   source code.
D)   language elements.
E)   none of the above.

Question 3

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

An integrated development environment (IDE)  normally includes

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A)   a text editor.
B)   a compiler.
C)   a debugger.
D)   all of the above.
E)   none of the above.

Question 6

The purpose of a memory address is

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

Question 7

A variable definition always specifies the name of a variable and tells

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A)   what type of data it can hold.
B)   how many times it will be used in the program.
C)   the part of the code where it will be used.
D)   what its starting value is.
E)   all of the above.

Question 8

Memory locations that can hold data are called

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A)   operators.
B)   variables.
C)   syntax.
D)   operands.
E)   none of the above.

Question 9

The CPU includes

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

Question 10

The computer's main memory is commonly known as

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A)   direct-access memory (DAM) .
B)   random-access memory (RAM) .
C)   read only memory (ROM) .
D)   secondary storage.
E)   none of the above.

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

Three primary activities of a typical program are

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

At the heart of a computer is its central processing unit (CPU) . Its job is to

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A)   fetch instructions.
B)   carry out the operations commanded by the instructions.
C)   produce some result.
D)   do all of the above.
E)   do none of the above.

Question 16

A ________ is a complete instruction that causes the computer to perform some action.

Accepted Answer

A)   line
B)   line number
C)   statement
D)   statement number
E)   programming construct

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)   syntax.
B)   op codes.
C)   operators.
D)   program ops.
E)   none of the above.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A storage location in the computer's memory that can hold a piece of data is called

Accepted Answer

A)   a variable.
B)   a number.
C)   a data cell.
D)   a storage box.
E)   RAM.

Question 20

In the C++ statement pay = rate * hours;
The * symbol is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   an operator.
B)   an operand.
C)   a variable separator.
D)   syntax.
E)   none of the above.

Exam 1: Introduction to Computers and Programming

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

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The statements written by a programmer are called

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An integrated development environment (IDE) normally includes

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

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A variable definition always specifies the name of a variable and tells

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Three primary activities of a typical program are

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A ________ is a complete instruction that causes the computer to perform some action.

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

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The CPU includes

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The computer's main memory is commonly known as

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

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

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Memory locations that can hold data are called

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

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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 storage location in the computer's memory that can hold a piece of data is called

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The purpose of a memory address is

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At the heart of a computer is its central processing unit (CPU) . Its job is to

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

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In the C++ statement pay = rate * hours; The * symbol is an example of

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