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Quiz by Zoe Cayetano, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Zoe Cayetano
about 8 years ago
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Question 1
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When a program runs on a computer, the part of the computer that carries out the instructions is called the [blank_start]central processing unit[blank_end].
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central processing unit
Question 2
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When a program runs on a computer, it is stored in the [blank_start]main memory[blank_end].
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main memory
Question 3
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Monitors, printers, and status lights are all examples of [blank_start]output[blank_end] devices.
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output
Question 4
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Mice, trackpads, keyboards, scanners, and joysticks are all examples of [blank_start]input[blank_end] devices.
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input
Question 5
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When a program is not running, it is stored in a/an [blank_start]secondary storage[blank_end].
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secondary storage
Question 6
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Flash drives, CDs, and external disks are all examples of [blank_start]secondary[blank_end] storage (memory) devices.
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secondary
Question 7
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At each step of its operation, the input to a central processing unit is a/an [blank_start]instruction[blank_end].
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instruction
Question 8
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A [blank_start]bit[blank_end] is a binary digit, like 0 or 1.
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bit
Question 9
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A byte in memory is identified by a unique number called its [blank_start]address[blank_end].
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address
Question 10
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In modern computer systems, a byte consists of [blank_start]8[blank_end] bits.
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8
Question 11
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RAM, random-access memory, is called that because
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it is optimized for random number processing.
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accesses are randomized to prevent clogging the control lines.
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you can pick any two random locations and it will take the same time to access the data.
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when power is turned off, its contents are lost and replaced by random bits.
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none of the above.
Question 12
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When a program is not running, it is stored
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on a disk.
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in a level-2 cache (L2).
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in main memory.
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on the ethernet or wifi.
Question 13
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An operating system
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is the chief hardware unit in a computer.
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is loaded into the computer each time it needs to carry out an operation.
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ensures that programs will not run on the computer at the same time.
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allocates resources like memory to programs that are running.
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all of the above.
Question 14
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What best defines a "programming language"?
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It allows us to control a computer.
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It allows us to make a calculation.
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It allows us to execute a program.
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It allows us to express an algorithm.
Question 15
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Which of these is not a programming language?
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C
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C++
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HTML
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Java
Question 16
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Which of the following is not true?
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An algorithm allows ambiguity.
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An algorithm, when carried out, must eventually stop.
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An algorithm can be carried out by a human being.
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