CS 102 (Chapter 1)
The Python language uses a compiler which is a program that both translates and executes the instructions in a high-level language. Group of answer choices
False
What is the largest value that can be stored in one byte? 8 255 65535 128
255
Which computer language uses short words known as mnemonics for writing programs? Java Pascal Assembly Visual Basic
Assembly
Which language is referred to as a low-level language? assembly language Python Java C++
Assembly language
Which of the following is considered to be the world's first programmable electronic computer? Dell ENIAC Gateway IBM
ENIAC
All programs are normally stored in ROM and are loaded into RAM as needed for processing.
False
What type of volatile memory is usually used only for temporary storage while running a program? Tmm Ram Rom TVM
Ram
Programs are commonly referred to as System software application software software utility programs
Software
Which of the following is not a major component of a typical computer system? The CPU the operating system Main memory Secondary storage devices
The operating system
IDLE is an alternative method to using a text editor to write, execute, and test a Python program.
True
The CPU understands instructions written in a binary machine language.
True
The instruction set for a microprocessor is unique and is typically understood only by the microprocessors of the same brand.
True
The process known as the ________ cycle is used by the CPU to execute instructions in a program. fetch-decode-execute fetch-execute-decode decode-fetch-execute decode-execute-fetch
fetch-decode-execute
The disk drive is a secondary storage device that stores data by ________ encoding it onto a spinning circular disk. digitally electrically optically magnetically
magnetically
Which type of error prevents the program from running? logical grammatical human syntax
syntax