Chapter 2

8. A component that collects data from people or other devices and sends it to the computer is called __________. a. an output device b. an input device c. a secondary storage device d. main memory

B

11. A byte is made up of eight __________. a. CPUs b. instructions c. variables d. bits

D

1. The physical devices that a computer is made of are referred to as __________. a. hardware b. software c. the operating system d. tools

c

2. A(n) __________ is a set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task. a. compiler b. program c. interpreter d. programming language

d

5. 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

A

9. A video display is a(n) __________ device. a. output device b. input device c. secondary storage device d. main memory

A

10. A __________ is enough memory to store a letter of the alphabet or a small number. a. byte b. bit c. switch d. transistor

B

4. Today, CPUs are small chips known as __________. a. ENIACs b. microprocessors c. memory chips d. operating systems

B

7. 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

B

3. The part of a computer that runs programs is called __________. a. RAM b. secondary storage c. main memory d. the CPU

D

6. __________ 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

D