Programming Logic and Design: 3rd Edition By Tony Gaddis - Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers and Programming Backup
Answer: a. hardware
The physical devices that a computer is made of are referred to as _________. a. hardware b. software c. the operating system d. tools
Answer: a. RAM
This is a volatile type of memory that is used only for temporary storage while a program is running. a. RAM b. secondary storage c. the disk drive d. the USB drive
Answer: b. input device
A component that collects data from people or other devices and sends it to the computer is called ___________. a. an ouput device b. input device c. a secondary storage device d. main memory
Answer: c. secondary storage
A type of memory that can hold data for long periods of time--even when there is no power to the computer--is called _________. a. RAM b. main memory c. secondary storage d. CPU storage
Answer: a. output device
A video display is a(n) ___________. a. output device b. input device c. secondary storage device d. main memory
Answer: b. program
A(n) __________ is a set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task. a. computer b. program c. interpreter d. programming language
Answer: c. main memory
The computer stores a program while the program is running, as well as the data that the program is working with, in __________. a. secondary storage b. the CPU c. main memory d. the microprocessor
Answer: d. the CPU
The part of a computer that runs programs is called __________. a. RAM b. secondary storage c. the operating system d. the CPU
Answer: b. microprocessors
Today, CPUs are small chips known as ___________. a. ENIACs b. microprocessors c. memory chips d. operating systems