Programming Logic and Design: 3rd Edition By Tony Gaddis - Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers and Programming Backup

Answer: a. hardware

The physical devices that a computer is made of are referred to as _________. a. hardware b. software c. the operating system d. tools

Answer: a. RAM

This is a volatile type of memory that is used only for temporary storage while a program is running. a. RAM b. secondary storage c. the disk drive d. the USB drive

Answer: b. input device

A component that collects data from people or other devices and sends it to the computer is called ___________. a. an ouput device b. input device c. a secondary storage device d. main memory

Answer: c. secondary storage

A type of memory that can hold data for long periods of time--even when there is no power to the computer--is called _________. a. RAM b. main memory c. secondary storage d. CPU storage

Answer: a. output device

A video display is a(n) ___________. a. output device b. input device c. secondary storage device d. main memory

Answer: b. program

A(n) __________ is a set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task. a. computer b. program c. interpreter d. programming language

Answer: c. main memory

The computer stores a program while the program is running, as well as the data that the program is working with, in __________. a. secondary storage b. the CPU c. main memory d. the microprocessor

Answer: d. the CPU

The part of a computer that runs programs is called __________. a. RAM b. secondary storage c. the operating system d. the CPU

Answer: b. microprocessors

Today, CPUs are small chips known as ___________. a. ENIACs b. microprocessors c. memory chips d. operating systems