MODULE 1 ASSIGN. 1

general-purpose

A CPU is a(n) ________________________ processor capable of performing many different tasks simply by changing the program.

algorithm

A problem-solving procedure that requires executing one or more comparison and branch instructions is called a(n) ____________.

formula

A program that solves a(n) ____________ requires no branching instructions.

program

A set of instructions that's executed to solve a specific problem is called a(n) ____________.

instruction

A(n) ____________ is a command to the CPU to perform one processing function on one or more data inputs.

server

A(n) ____________ is a computer that manages shared resources and allows other computers to access them through a network.

grid

A(n) ____________ is a group of dissimilar computer systems, connected by a high-speed network, that cooperate to provide services or run an application.

cluster

A(n) ____________ is a group of similar or identical computers, connected by a high-speed network, that cooperate to provide services or run a shared application.

register

A(n) ____________ is a storage location implemented in the CPU.

supercomputer

A(n) ____________ typically uses the latest and most expensive technology.

operating systems

A(n) ______________________ is the most common type of system software.

computer network

A(n) _________________________________ consists of hardware and software components that enable multiple users and computers to share information, software, and hardware resources.

volatility

Key characteristics that distinguish primary and secondary storage include cost, capacity, speed and __________________________.

programming language

Most programs are writting using a(n) _____________________________ such as FORTRAN or Java, which is then translated into equivalent CPU instructions.

memory or main memory, RAM

Primary storage can also be called ______ and is generally implemented with ______.

executes

The CPU __________________________________ program instructions one at a time.

control unit, arithmetic logic unit (ALU), registers

The major components of a CPU are the ___________, ______________, and ________________.

secondary storage

The term ____________ describes the collection of storage devices that hold large quantities of data for long periods.

memory or main memory

The term ____________ refers to storage devices, not located in the CPU, that hold instructions and data of currently running programs.

Uniform Resource Locator (URL)

WWW resources are identified and access by a(n) _________________________________________.

virtualization

_______________________________ is a technique that enables a single computer to host multiple virtual resources.

Grosch's Law

_________________________________ says that larger computer classes are more cost-effective than smaller ones - - a statement that doesn't accurately describe modern computing hardware.