COSC 1336 - Chapter 1 Quiz

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

255

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

ASCII

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

Assembly

Which of the following is not a microprocessor manufacturing company?

Dell

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

The CPU is able to quickly access data stored at any random location in ROM.

False

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

False

The following is an example of an instruction written in which computer language? 10110000

Machine language

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

RAM

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

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

True

The smallest storage location in a computer's memory is known as a ________.

bit

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

fetch-decode-execute

The disk drive is a secondary storage device that stores data by ________ encoding it onto a spinning circular disk.

magnetically

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

main memory

Which of these is not a major component of a typical computer system?

operating system

Programs are commonly referred to as ________.

sofeware

A ________ has no moving parts, and operates faster than a traditional disk drive.

solid state drive

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

solid state drive

What is the encoding technique called that is used to store negative numbers in the computer's memory?

two's complement