CS111 Quiz 1

Which of the following best describes an operator?

An operator allows you to perform operations on one or more pieces of data.

Three primary activities of a program are:

Input, Processing, and Output

Even when there is no power to the computer, data can be held in:

Secondary storage

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

The type of data it will be used to hold

The programmer usually enters source code into a computer using:

A text editor

What statement best describes a variable and its primary purpose?

A variable is a named storage location in the computer's memory used for holding a piece of information.

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

Program

A(n) ________ is a diagram that shows the logical flow of a program.

flowchart

Which of the following is a common input device?

A. Keyboard B. Mouse C. Scanner D. Microphone E. All of the above (is the correct answer)

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

Algorithm