CSC 120 (Chapter 1)

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The __________ coding scheme contains a set of 128 numeric codes that are used to represent characters in the computer's memory.

ASCII

A software developer is the person with the training to design, create, and test computer programs.

True

A disk drive stores data by _________ encoding it onto a circular disk.

magnetically

_________ are small central processing unit chips.

microprocessors

In _________ mode, the interpreter reads the contents of a file that contains Python statements and executes each statement.

script

The encoding technique used to store negative numbers in the computer's memory is called

two's complement

What are the 5 major components of a computer system?

(1) CPU , (2) Main Memory , (3) Secondary Storage devices , (4) Input devices , (5) Output devices

What is the decimal value of the following binary number? 10011101

157

What is the largest value that can be stored in one byte?

255

The ________ is the part of the computer that actually runs programs and is the most important component in a computer.

CPU

Which of the following is considered to be the world's first programmable electronic computer?

ENIAC

A bit that is turned off is represented by the value -1.

False

A computer is a single device that performs different types of tasks for its users.

False

All programs are normally stored in ROM and are loaded into RAM as needed for processing.

False

The Python language uses a compiler which is a program that both translates and executes the instructions in a high-level language.

False

What part of the computer collects data from people and from other devices?

Input

Word processing programs, spreadsheet program, email programs, web browsers, and game programs belong to which software?

Operating Systems (software)

What part of the computer formats and presents data for people or other devices?

Output

Main memory is commonly known as _______

RAM

What type of volatile memory is usually used only for temporary storage while running a program?

RAM

A fundamental set of instructions that control the internal operation's of the computer's hardware

Software

Digital Device is any device that works with binary

True

Digital data is stored in binary format

True

IDLE is an alternative method to using a text editor to write, execute, and test a Python program.

True

RAM is a volatile memory used for temporary storage while a program is running.

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 main reason to use secondary storage is to hold data for long periods of time, even when the power supply to the computer is turned off.

True

A program that performs a specialized task, such as a virus scanner, a file compression program, or a data backup program

Utility Programs (software)

Which computer language uses short words known as mnemonics for writing programs?

assembly

A program that translates a high-level language program into a separate machine language program

compiler

The process known as the __________ cycle is used by the CPU to execute instructions in a program.

fetch-decode-execute

USB drives store data using _________ memory.

flash

The term _________ refers to all the physical devices that make up a computer.

hardware

A program that both translates and executes the instructions in a high-level language program The Python ___________ is a program that can read Python programming statements and execute them.

interpreter

Where does a computer store a program and the data that the program is working with while the program is running?

main memory

A(n) ________ is a set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task. Also known as software.

program

_________ is a type of memory that can hold data for long periods of time, even when there is no power to the computer.

secondary storage

Which type of error prevents the program from running?

syntax


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