CSC 120 (Chapter 1)
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
